First time doing one of these tours. It was fun. The crew here was great. We had to wait a little…read morebit but the waiting room on the second floor was nice. You are able to watch the helicopter take off and land as you wait.

Place was easy to find since it has a small helicopter out front. met with sales lady and discussed…read moreoptions that are available for your trip. Something i didnt know before flight is there is a total weight and per person weight on all flights. just be aware if you have question call. i did the flight of disney parks and old town. It was a nice flight and my wife was a little scared as it was her first time in helicopter but really not bad and you really get a different perspective on things up there. decided to pay for all pictures to be emailed. price was not bad and pictures were taken with good camera. if you have never done this try it you wont be sad. if you have to wait they have a game room with foosball and several other games to keep kids distracted while you wait

Our pilot Jake was amazing. We had such a great time. Absolutely beautiful and thought maybe the…read morebiggest alligator I've ever seen. A great way to explore Florida from a different view but also just do something unique and fun. So glad that we tried it out.

Warning : you should not use this company. I callled and…read morelet them know that I would be arriving in Florida for four days and asked would this be adequate time to complete the five hours of flight training. I was assured by The female at the desk that this would be no problem. I arrived on time each day and prepared for flight training. I received 2.9 hours of training and then I was informed they had pre-booked charters and would not be able to accommodate me the rest of those hours. I spoke with the lady at the front desk about this situation and we agreed that I would be billed only for the hours received. I received a partial refund and then within two hours the refund was taken back out of my account and I received a text message from the company that stated the owner didn't feel comfortable giving me a partial refund. This company was fully aware of my situation and did not honor their word. This company took my money under false pretenses, and payment was made for services NOT RENDERED!!!! I immediately called my credit card company and explain the situation and started a dispute. Anyone looking to get there sea plane ratings I would advise from my experience do not use this company. They are not a reputable company and they lack honesty and integrity. Next day I went to Jack Brown's seaplane base in winter haven Florida I was amazed and I found the staff was amazing and most of all had integrity. After two hours of flight time the Cfi was ready to sign me off, but we could not get a DPE that day and I was flying out the next morning. I found Jack Brown's Sea Plane base to be everything that you could ever ask for in a company for Sea Plane operation. I will be going back to Jack Brown's to fly again in the future highly recommend Jack Brown.

The kids and I celebrated my birthday with a hot air balloon ride with Aerostat. We had a great…read moretime! This was our first experience with ballooning and we didn't know what to expect, but Ellen and Gene were super helpful in walking us through the process, and thoroughly answering all of our (well, mainly me..) questions. The flight was very smooth from take-off to landing! Gene did a great job piloting the balloon and Ellen flawlessly provided ground crew support. Unlike the aerial views from an airplane, where it's difficult to see the details of terrain because of the higher altitude, the aerial views from the hot air balloon were very clear and distinguishable. We flew over the Champion's Gate area and the flight lasted about 50 minutes. I brought my DSLR camera, but an modern mobile phone camera would work just as well. Although, at that height, I wish I had a neck strap for my iPhone.. Couple of other things from memory to share: - Our ride started at 6:15 am, which was really cool because we got to watch the sunrise in the balloon - At the altitude we were flying at (~400 ft), it was not cold in the gondola (balloon basket) as I initially expected. It was actually somewhat hot - because when the pilot triggers the propane burner to heat the air, the hot air radiates in all directions - including heating the air above the basket. - We had very calm winds, so the balloon was moving between 5-10 mph. I didn't initially know what speed to expect, but the slower speed made for a very smooth ride. - Ballooning is a regulated industry, so operators must perform annual inspections on their equipment. I felt safe the entire time. - Gene has over 9 yrs experience as a balloon pilot so he's well-trained. I was thoroughly impressed by how smooth the landing was. - You meet up the Aerostat crew at a predetermined location, and they take you in a van to the launch site and they drive you back. - At the end of the flight, they provide you with champagne, orange juice, and some cookies as a token of appreciation for flying with them. I would definitely fly with Aerostat in the future.

We took a sunrise ride with Glenn and his team this past weekend. The staff went above and beyond…read moreto make our experience memorable. They are extremely well trained and know what they are doing. The ride smooth and the view was amazing-- it was truly a once in a lifetime experience. They even had mimosas and snacks waiting for us when we landed. Would definitely recommend.

What an amazing adventure we had today. These folks are amazing and extremely professional. Toured…read moreabove Disney and around Kissimmee. Well worth trying this adventure

Fantastic place for a ride while visiting the area. Nice helpful staff. Also, if you need a flight…read morereview they can help you out.

This was a graduation gift for my little sister. I couldn't be more pleased with my decision to go…read morewith Air Force Fun. The pricing for the ride is inexpensive and the photo package is at a price so good it's a steal. Every staff member we interacted with was beyond friendly. There wasn't a single moment we felt unaware or unsafe. Tipping isn't required, but with the level of professionalism given it would of felt wrong not to leave a tip. If you're planning on visiting any theme parks while in Orlando I'd recommend taking the helicopter ride sometime after visiting the park or parks you'll be flying over. For us this made seeing Universal Studios from above extra special because we had the lay out of the ground view fresh in our minds.

A great and unique way to see the Disney Parks A 2017 report…read moreindicated that eight helicopter tour operators were authorized to fly above Orlando's tourist corridor. This particular company has two locations operating in Orlando. I stopped by the northern location with a plan to take the Disney parks tour that I had seen online. I found that the pricing structure was designed based on flight time. This means that, since those parks are close to the southern location, it is cheaper to drive to that location and fly out of there, the southern location. I did just that and drove to the southern location. The store is located near the intersection of Vineland and Regency Center Drive. The office was immaculate and nice. You sign a waiver and they explain the safety briefing. You need at least 2 people or you have to wait for another person unless you want to pay for both seats. As I said I took the Disney package tour which gives you a great view of all the Disney parks from there. This location is the best place to take this tour for the decreased price. If you want to see the northern sights I would suggest going to the northern location as you will get more for your flight time. The pilot was very friendly, knowledgeable, and competent. The flight was about 15 minutes. It was excellent and along the route, the pilot did a great job of pointing out the various sights and answering my questions. The view is wonderful and the flight was fun. I would recommend this experience to anyone who wants a unique once-in-a-lifetime event.

These people are so disorganized. They say they'll call you back, but never do, and when you call…read morethem, they act like it's the first time they've heard of you. This happened 3 times in one day, and 3 more times in a week. We'd schedule, and they were supposed to call to confirm, and then they didn't. When I called, they'd reschedule. When we went for a flight, they didn't even know if their helicopter had been fueled, and kept us waiting for a half hour trying to find out if it had fuel! The pilots made me walk down to the runway - and then they drove themselves in a cart!! So rude. They didn't have a seat belt extender, and couldn't find one and told me they didn't want to buy one - so if you're plus-sized, don't even bother.

Highly recommend. The staff is extremely organized and every experience I've had with HQ has been…read morefantastic. Definitely a "must do" if you're in Orlando. Would give it 10 stars if I could!

Contrary to reviews here, we had a great experience with the pilot. The young pilot was highly…read moreenthusiastic and in fact was pointing to different landmarks, sea world creatures, and parks. He was very friendly with our kids. The waiting room is decent and the front desk was very cordial. The only issue I feel is the price for digital photos. It can be more logical as you are not providing any hard copies! We enjoyed it and we will recommend this again.

A completely fun experience! Today, we visited here for something new on our anniversary. It was…read moregreat. It's not the cheapest package, but it's so worth it! In the air for around 30 minutes, we flew over all the attractions. It's amazing how small everything looked up high and just how much is packed in this Orlando area! The staff here? Totally professional, walked us through every option and step. Nice lobby waiting area. Our pilot? Top notch, voice guiding us throughout our flight. Any tourist or local should try this once! They take your photos throughout and offer a package to air drop photos to your device for around 38 dollars. Highly recommend, just fun. I also want to get my helicopter license!

This was a very cool experience. I had family in for the weekend and thought my little cousin would…read moreenjoy seeing the parks from above...I think I enjoyed it more than he did. Its a 4-seater plane that takes off from Kissimmee airport and you just walk right onto the runway and on the plane. We flew over all the parks, I-4, the lakes, and even Tiger Wood's house, well, X-house. It was cool to listen to the air traffic controllers and pilots chat and our pilot was great - we asked a million questions. The landing was the best, so smooth and the runway is right there seemingly inches in front of you.

Talk about a thrill ride. I actually got to fly the plane, scary I know...but it was amazing! We…read moreflew over so many amazing places that I didn't even know exist. I will do this again with my friends. They also have a night flight which is on my "must do" list. Perfect for kids and groups. The pilot was so cool and explained the instruments. Wait until you see Harry Potter castle from above. I'm still amazed.

Amazing experience, literally floating in the air. The team at Sky Pirates always provided a great…read morecustomer experience, and it made the trip with my wife one of a kind.

Fantastic flight and crew! Explained the process, history lessons and goofy Dad Jokes to boot!…read more We have flown with Capt. Matt and Nicole twice. They are phenomenal! Highly recommend! Skypiratesballooning.com

Purchased a pilot training package for my father, Carson was my fathers instructor for the…read moretraining flight. He started w the simulator training which is Microsoft program that gives one the feel of the controls. Carson was detailed on every aspect of the simulator explaining controls indeptly & patiently. Prior to takeoff, he detailed what he was checking & why, I felt my father was in good hands w him when they jumped into a the Diamond Eclipse plane.The training is 45 minutes, they have comfortable leather chairs, dvd player,kitchen & other amenities (blazing Wifi) if your waiting for flight to land. At the conclusion of the flight he emailed a video of his flight tour.

From the owner: Florida Flight Training provides flight instruction services to members of the Orlando Aviators…read moreFlying Club