Maha and Gus are awesome! We had an amazing time and would definitely recommend this unique…read moreexperience to anyone! We hope to do it again!

From the owner: Fly Carlsbad Air Tours and enjoy aerial views of San Diego County. Customize your experience by…read moreselecting your flight path such as the coastline, Palomar Mountain or charming towns such as Temecula or Rancho Santa Fe. Go solo or share the adventure with someone special. Carlsbad Air Tours offers: * Two-pilot flight crew * Luxurious cabin with air conditioning * Leather seats and immaculate interior All flights depart from Atlantic Aviation at McClellan-Palomar Airport (KCRQ) in beautiful Carlsbad, California.

Art was terrific. We went sightseeing over the lakes, area surrounding the airport and wine…read morecountry. Can't believe how beautiful the surrounding area is. The plane is magnificent. Such a wonderful flight and experience. Highly recommend to all that are considering.

Art is a fantastic pilot with several decades of experience as recreational, commercial and…read moremilitary pilot backgrounds, you feel very safe in his company. Not only is his skill set and equipment superior, his knowledge, craftsmanship, great energy makes flying with him an amazing and safe experience. I'm a returning customer of Arts for a very good reason, I've flown with pilots all over and around the world, I've done well over 2 Million miles in aircraft's. And every outing with Art is safe, calculated and educational. And it's as fun as you want to make it. Art has a flying experience for everyone, from beginner's to advance aerobatics. The Art of Flight is one of the best flying experiences you can have.

Highly recommend! We've done a lot of helicopter tours around the world and Zephyr Helicopters was…read moreon the top of the list. Absolutely beautiful views and we felt so safe the entire time from start up to shut down. Their brand new helicopter is amazing! Thank you for the experience

Incredible experience from start to finish! I booked a helicopter tour with Zephyr Helicopters as a…read morebirthday gift, and it was a first time flying in a helicopter for both of us. Jacob made everything seamless, from flexible weather planning to thoughtful touches like reaching out ahead letting us know what to bring, checking in day of, and offering to take photos pre and post flight. He made us feel totally at ease with a clear, friendly safety briefing, and the views were stunning the entire flight. When a marine layer rolled in, Jacob adjusted the route so we flew above the clouds for an unreal view! Can't recommend this experience enough. 10/10!

BOOK & FLY HIGH with PILOT CANDISE, she's the Daughter of a Legend!…read more CIVIC HELICOPTERS, Carlsbad, CA! My Husband Books frequently with Civic Helicopters for Business. I had the pleasure this past weekend to tag along. The view from their Helicopter is an indescribable experience. Pilot Wes, was very professional and friendly and flew us all along the breathtaking SoCal Coastline and above Downtown San Diego! I felt Very Safe and had a very Memorable experience. Hopefully next time I will get the chance to fly with Candise, my Husband says she is a Remarkable Experienced Pilot and her Father, Chin Tu is a Legend. They have a Highly Regarded Flight Training Program and many come from Around the Globe to Learn from the Best! Whether you are Booking for Business, Flight Training, and or Pleasure, we Highly Recommend Civic Helicopters!

I have no words to express the wonderful time my husband my child and I had. Fortunately we had an…read moreexcellent and extremely friendly driver, with a lot of philosophy, kindness . MIKE MADE us feel very very confident. the trip was 30mnts for $ 307 very good price. You decide where you want to go. They listen to you . The next time I will not hesitate to contact them for my next tour. Mike ! u rock! Thanks soooo much!!

Ian is an awesome pilot! We arrived at noon. There was a little mix up finding where we needed to…read moremeet up but I was able to call him and we found each other at the cafe at Brownfield. I was nervous prior to going on our Bay2bay adventure but he explained the dynamics of the flight. He made me feel comfortable the entire time. He was kind and knowledgeable about the city we live in (San Diego). He even recommended a couple places for my bf and I to go eat after our little adventure. He made us laugh and we enjoyed our time up in the sky. Both my bf and I recommend his services without a doubt. You will have a great time!!

My husband and I went yesterday for Valentine's and it was the best Valentine's day we have ever…read morehad!!! I highly recommend this tour. Even though it was a slightly hazy day we were able to see downtown SD and a lot of other cool landmarks that were all pointed out to us by Ian. I was really grateful that Ian showed us all the safety checks that he does prior to a fight that was very reassuring.

I did my homework looking around form a flight school that was a good fit for me…read more Chris, the owner, rolled out the red carpet and showed me around. I got to meet many of his instructors. All were great guys, great to talk to, all very experienced, competent and patient. I continued to look at other schools, as I wanted to make the best choice for me. So, I booked a lesson, Mark is my assigned instructor. The guy was awesome! I've flown quite a bit previously, this was an aircraft I was not familiar with. Mark gave me a great run down of the plane, and had me do the pre-flight myself, but supervising to make sure I didn't miss anything, which was perfect, I learn best by doing things myself, Mark zeroed in on that, and let me do my thing, and alerted me to anything that I missed and explained it. That was perfect. Mark had me taxi, I was unfamiliar with this aircraft, and a little nervous about it, but Mark zeroed in on that and encouraged me to taxi, and get familiar with the rudder controls, and get the feeling for it. Mark was super patent the entire time and kept giving me information, and also had me using the radio, holding me to performing as PIC, he didn't let me allow my nervousness to hold me back, he comfortably encouraged me to push forward. Which again is how I learn the best. Chris was there, overseeing operations and checking in with me as to how it was going. Again, what a great guy. Both of these men had a great sense of humor, were encouraging. I'm used to flying a very old C172, and these aircraft are very new with very modern avionics that I am not familiar with, but eased me into finding everything. What this did was give me just enough to want to jump back into lessons feet first. What a great day. I'm anxious to have my next lesson with my instructor, and fly as many planes as they offer so I can have experience flying several aircraft They make becoming a pilot lots of fun. Yeah, I got very nervous being in an unfamiliar aircraft, and the modern avionics intimidated me, but Mark kept me busy and hands on, and didn't let me talk myself out of adapting to the modern avionics. A little on the aircraft, it was a very new airplane, very sensitive and responsive to the controls, I'm using to a very old 172 that is like pushing draft horse around, these aircraft respond to a light touch, this is teaching me to fly a modern plane that flies like it is supposed to that didn't make me have to wrestle with the controls like I am accustomed to, which made that plane a pleasure to operate. My only complaint is that it is not my day to fly today! And I want to fly more. I have to pay as I go, so, I'm flying on a budget, yet Chris and Mark are good with that, and have a plan to keep me flying often, and keep on learning. This is exactly the kind of learning environment that I need. I am impressed. I can't speak highly enough about the school or the quality of instruction. This is exactly what I need, as in my not so distant future, I am acquiring my own airplane, and am going to tour 48 states by air. I'll be traveling alone, and these guys are giving me thorough instruction to help me grow into a competent and confident pilot so I can accomplish my dreams. So, if you're looking for a great flight school, with great instructors that are other yet will push you to learn hands on, and flying NEWER aircraft, you'd be hard pressed to find a better school. The school is a very veteran friendly place, treating this old Jar Head like a VIP. SEMPER FI.

From the owner: Flight Ventures Aviation Academy is a full-service flight school providing both Rotor and…read morefixed-wing training for private pilot, commercial, and instrument up to CFII, MEI, and ATP/CTP, including sports pilot licenses and twin engine ratings. Come and train at our state-of-the-art facility in our all-glass cockpit, New TAA aircraft, & Advanced Simulators. Call to schedule a Discovery Flight Today. We also offer Helicopter Wine Tours, Helicopter Beach Tours, Proposals, Special Occasions, and gender reveals. Treat yourself to a private helicopter tour in Temecula Valley Wine Country. Enjoy spectacular views of California while flying over the coast, where beaches stretch for miles, and the Pacific Ocean teems with marine life. Then, head inland to Temecula Valley and land at an award-winning winery for a gourmet lunch and wine tasting. Custom Tours and Lengths are Available. Start your Aviation Career Today! Job Placement Available, Call Now!

This was an unexpected birthday present from my son…read more Although I was an aircrew member in the Air Force Reserve, I was a little anxious about flying in an open cockpit, but I knew I was in good hands when my pilot Marine Major Josh said he flew the F-35. I especially enjoyed flying along the coast and climbing into the clouds. Not only an outstanding flight, but I also enjoyed talking to Josh as we went. Your pilots obviously love their jobs and what a treat for me. I'm so happy that my son thought to do this for me and I highly recommend you guys! Thanks for your service.

W O W!! Just Wow! This was def an Awesome experience, what a way to feel so Alive! The Pilots Scott…read more(aka Jake) and Josh (aka Shakespeare) were the absolute best. Thank you guys!! What a thrill of a ride flying up and down the coast of San Diego! I highly recommend to everyone to just Book now. You won't regret it!

this is a update. fly san diego flight school is still suspended by the ftb and the secretary of…read morestate says they are suspended with them as well they just haven't updated their website. i will leave a current screenshot taken right before this review. jamie will also not provide you with insurance covering her suspended business. if you fly with her, you are putting yourself in danger.

Booked an intro flight for my hubs and Jamie was more than accommodating about timing. We live in…read moreOC and drove to SD so we were able to book an afternoon flight. You can find Fly San Diego at the Montgomery Gibbs Executive Airport under the Casa Machado Restaurant in the terminal building. Hudson was the flight instructor and he explained everything in great detail. Hubs was able to pick between a tour or more hands on time. In the end, we did a bit of both. I would highly recommend them.

This was a Mother's Day surprise from my husband which I had no idea about until we arrived which…read moremade it even more special. It was an amazing experience. I would definitely recommend this experience. Bruce is amazing. He was very knowledgeable and was more than willing to answer all my questions.

Wesley facilitated an amazing flight experience for us! I was a little nervous to fly in such a…read moresmall plane, but Wesley was calm and reassuring the entire flight. It was so neat to see all of Orange County from the air. Truly magnificent. Love Joy Air! I would go again in a heartbeat!

I've lived here my entire life and have never been whale watching but have always wanted to,…read morehowever it's just not an experience I'd typically consider splashing out on for myself (**spoiler alert - my visit was less than two weeks ago and immediately after disembarking I told my husband I wanted to get on another tour stat!) For Christmas, my husband's aunt gifted tickets to our entire extended family to enjoy a whale watching tour together so we finally landed on a date and it was an awesome experience from start to finish. We arrived about 15 minutes early for our 9:30am boarding time, checked in at the kiosk and were given paper tickets to be handed over to the crew as we came aboard. Once onboard, we were introduced over the speaker to the captain and crew and given a quick rundown of the itinerary and safety procedures. We navigated through the harbor where we spotted our local sea lion neighbors basking in the sun which especially delighted the kids and the out-of-town/state passengers, sailed out of the harbor and into the open sea. It was a pleasantly calm morning with hardly any wind and very smooth sailing. The only slight downside was that it was a particularly gray morning, so there was little distinction between the color of the ocean versus the sky but it was very clear and we could see for a long distance. We got probably close to halfway through our two-hour tour without any sightings but once we were about 5 miles off the coast, we started hearing transmissions between the crew over their walkies so we knew to start keeping our eyes peeled. The next half hour or so was spent watching three beautiful fin whales take turns coming up for air, swimming under the boat, rolling playfully and showing their light-colored bellies. It was so fun to be able to move about the boat freely to try to get the best view, some photos and videos, while being filled in by the crew on interesting marine facts. Finally the whales took their deep dives, at which point we were informed they wouldn't be coming back up for air for a while and it was about time to head back. The cruise back was equally smooth as the adventure out, and we got in right on time and prepared to disembark but not before getting coupons for a future expedition and adorable fin whale stickers to commemorate our tour. I can't WAIT to go on another whale watching tour with Oceanside Adventures - it was the best time!! I would 100000% recommend.

What a great day for whale watching!…read more The crew is amazing! Ivy, Tekon, Saxon, Chris. Hope I got all the spelling right! I've been on this boat and it's not always a guarantee as nature is nature but today was perfect. Calm seas, thousands...yes thousands of dolphin and a dozen whales. Mostly humpback but we saw two finback as well. So rad. Can't wait until next time!