Came for my 30th birthday, left with one less irrational fear…read more I'm terrified of heights, but Nakela was so calm, funny, and reassuring that I somehow ended up actually enjoying myself. He made the whole experience feel safe and unforgettable. If you're on the fence (or white-knuckling it like I was), book with Nakela. He'll have you conquering fears and grinning the whole way. Thanks for making my 30th one I'll never forget!!! You rule!!

What a phenomenal experience! I surprised my husband with a Fly with Friends experience. No flights…read moreexperience needed, a pilot goes up there with you. Alexis took care of the takeoff and landing, and did an excellent job coaching my husband during the flight. I recommend this for anyone that wants to try flying and/or see the Bay Area from through new eyes'

Malik was very helpful with all my questions. We went on the…read moreinterview for half hour and he explain all my questions . Thanks malik

My wife and I went on a flight tour around the bay. It was an awesome experience, we felt very safe…read morewith our pilot Sebastian who was friendly and entertaining. 10/10 recommend.

I had some family come in from out of town for the holidays and wanted to treat them to a scenic…read morehelicopter tour of the city. Booking online was a piece of cake, and the flight experience was delightful. Our pilot, Stephanie, was friendly and accommodating, but more importantly, an exceptionally talented pilot. Over my many decades on this world, I've probably spent 100+ hours as a passenger in helicopters, and I can attest that Stephanie was among the smoothest of all. Next up, I'm planning introductory lessons for my girlfriend and a friend. Should be a blast.

I booked the 60 minute Golden Gate Tour around the Bay Area and it was beautiful! You really get to…read moresee the Bay from a different perspective. Tickets were $265 per person. There was parking out front and the check in process was a breeze. We were led right to our helicopter where the pilot (I totally forgot his name ) gave us all the information we needed to know in case of an emergency. And then we took off! I would definitely book again! I would love to see everything again during golden hour!

We did the Bay tour with pilot Dave. It was a beautiful! Dave gave us incredible customer service…read moreensuring our trip was an absolutely memorable experience. From booking to landing, this company was a breeze. I recommend for anyone who is looking to give a gift for a special occasion. The day bay trip tour was amazing. Thanks Dave and team!

Amazing ride! The pilot was very friendly, and the ride was truly breathtaking. We first went down…read morethe coast near half moon bay, and then flew over the golden gate bridge, alcatraz, and the city downtown. For each of those last three spots, he did two spins around, giving you plenty of time for great pictures and appreciating the amazing view

Here is the rundown:…read more They do not confirm your seats until 3 days prior but they take payment. Don't you find this bizarre? I don't understand why they cannot confirm at the time of booking. You are picked up at a designated hotel (not your hotel) and then two additional stops at two other hotels to pickup additional passengers. Then the shuttle drives you to the airport. You watch a very outdated video on safety. Then 6 of you are jammed into a helicopter plus the pilot. If you are bigger you will be uncomfortable and if you are smaller you will be uncomfortable because of the bigger people. The pilot does a 15-20 minute tour that goes over the bay, golden gate bridge and Alcatraz and then you land in Sausalito where the shuttle meets you to take you back. I could not understand the pilot AT ALL. I had no idea what he was saying during the entire tour. In total it takes about 2 hours and is $215 per person. Is it worth it? Yes if you book with a different helicopter touring company. This was a bottom budget tour.

What a fantastic trip. I took my dad for his 80th and it did…read morenot disappoint he loved it, he even got to sit in the front which made his day. All the staff are helpful and professional with a full running commentary whilst in the air. There is plenty of room the helicopter seats 6 and it is comfy and feels super safe. It's a tad expensive but worth every dollar.

Three reasons why I absolutely love this operation:…read more 1) Safe: -exceptional quality equipment (Agusta's) perfectly maintained by a team that has been doing it for decades without a hitch 2) Passionate for their craft: -Mike and team love what they do, and they radiate that at every step of the journey, making you feel the joy of flying as they do 3) Genuinely great people: -no arrogance, or haughtiness fancy suits with false pretense...the kind of pilots you'd want to get a beer with (when not flying!), a rare thing in the industry

By far the most polished, and professional helicopter service I've ever experienced. Mike does an…read moreoutstanding job from putting his passengers at ease to flying the helicopter as smoothly as possible. If you're in need an efficient, quick, professional AND most of all incredible helicopter experience, give South Bay a call.... Mike and his crew will most definitely take care of you.!

Amazing supportive CFI and staff, very well organized syllabus and always opportunity to fly.read more

Read the red flags and don't ignore them…read more First and foremost the Instructors are professionals and really do care about the quality of training HOWEVER, as soon as they reach their 1500 hour milestone expect them to leave This happened to me 3 times and I don't blame them they want to reach their goals as much as you want to. Red flag 1 Student to instructor ratio It was challenging for me to keep a consistent training schedule when an instructor has more students than they can handle although they try their best to manage but from the student's perspective it can be infuriating when you want to keep a constant schedule and the instructor isn't unavailable due to his many students I tried to manage but it couldn't work out. Red flag 2 "You're still not ready" (69.2 hours later) This may sound biased but when 4 pilots say you are ready to solo based on performance and knowledge you would think you are ready. Now I have no quarrel with any instructor because in the end they are being told what to do and how to do it. I come from a background with Aviation Safety; currently employed by an airline at SFO and I work closely with well seasoned pilots so I can understand if there are a few corrections needed to be made in order to solo but if its been little over a year of some-what consistent training and almost no progression and with lesson rates increasing more than once due miscellaneous reasons, this could cause frustration. Beige Flag Summer Upwind Program Summertime here in the SF Bay Area provides a phenomenal weather for flight training. You would think there would be a wide selection of free time to train. Unfortunately that wasn't always the case due to the Summer Upwind Program for High School students to obtain their Private Pilot's License during the summer. Now, before I continue this is all observed from my perspective. I am all for youth to excel in their young careers but should that be prioritized? While they are occupied for the summer and have attention from CFI's what about the students who are paying? Personally, there should be a mutual balance. I support this program but it felt congested with the amount of students struggling to reach the same goal especially to those who are paying. Final Thoughts I do not blame the CFI's or the Chief CFI because in the end of the day someone else is telling them what to do, but I do feel there should be some accountability to the owner. Based from former CFI's and colleagues who are now airline pilots, it used to be about a passion to provide quality training to aspiring pilots, but it became more about money. Apparently this owner is also fairly new according to said airline pilots. It is a shame it took me almost 2 years to catch on to this. Could it have been a different experience? Perhaps However, the fundamentals from the instructors were phenomenal and business aside they were passionate about their craft and are truly proud on creating the next generation of aviators. I wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors but I do wish the school shifts its focus to how they once were. My new advice to individuals seeking guidance "As soon as the school starts asking for more money, time to find a new school" Airline Captains agree when it starts to become about money, the passion is gone be better

Overall a wonderful experience and moment shared with my boyfriend for our anniversary. The pilot…read morewas very welcoming and funny as well as informative of the bay area from the sky which was great. Only downfalls are tied with communication and navigation. Finding the correct area to check in to could cause someone to be late, so make sure to ask for thorough directions. Getting in contact with someone is all dependent on business of the station and pilot so make sure all things are confirmed to the best of your ability.

Staff super friendly, booked us 2 days before trip, no issue and was able to use online discount…read more We ran into traffic and pilot super nice. He waited a little more for us to arrive. Drive near hanger 5 and after you pass it, you will see gate with call box. Speak into call box and let them know you are withSF Airs. We had a fantastic time seeing the view from up above! If you are driving from San Francisco give yourself an extra hour to cross bridge. You can take camera and snap photos. Best seat in the house is copilot. With a little luck you might be able to get the spot. Plenty of parking. We selected the day tour and the skies were extremely clear, not a fog in the sky.

This balloon ride was such an amazing experience! The entire ride was incredibly smooth, and Bob…read morehas so much personality. He keeps you laughing and engaged while also being very informative and making sure you feel prepared for everything, including the landing which was super smooth! We were fortunate to fly on what Bob described as a nearly perfect day. Our one-hour ride covered about 12 miles, and the views were absolutely incredible. He explained that it can sometimes be too cloudy to see very far, but we could see all the way to the San Francisco Bay. The ride does start very early, so I would suggest grabbing a quick energy drink or going ahead and having your first mimosa so you can really enjoy the experience! You also receive a glass of wine afterward, and that wine was so lit! For anyone who feels anxious about taking a balloon ride, Bob's welcoming personality and calm, knowledgeable approach make him the perfect person to fly with. I felt comfortable throughout the entire experience and would absolutely recommend him.

This is truly a once in a lifetime experience. I've experienced a hot air balloon tour before, but…read morenot like this. The company has a great system for checking in, onboarding and off boarding. The pilot is very talented, informative and skilled. The views are incomparable. The mountains, valley, sunrise and cloud cannot be explained. The ride ended with a trip to a wine tasting at a local vineyard.

I've been using PCJ for almost two decades, and I've also used other Charter services and Jet…read moreCards. My experience is that they are just as well-priced, and with equal or better equipment and crew, so it is my first choice to do business with PCJ. I've used their light jets, but my favorite is their Citation Sovereign. It's a great plane - quiet, fast, and long range. They have a nice choice of excellent aircraft. Their crews are absolutely top-notch. Their prices are as good or better than other services. Also, their communication skills are really outstanding. They're quick and they're thorough. So in summary, I've been very pleased every time, and I look forward to booking them again. Highly recommended.

I've flown with Pacific Coast Jet several times, and they're always great. The customer service…read moreteam is friendly and makes the whole process smooth and easy. The pilots are professional and friendly. The planes are clean, and I've always felt safe and comfortable flying with them.