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    5.0 (6 reviews)
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    Over the mountains on the way to Palm Springs

    Just took my second trip with Dave of Icon Helicopters. This time we chartered a flight to Palm Springs for the evening. What a great experience! Dave, as usual was so attentive to all the details for us. He was responsive to emails and phone calls back and forth so that I could plan everything for my girlfriend's birthday. He made great suggestions and was so easy to deal with through all my changes and plans. We left Carlsbad at 4:30 and flew to Palm Springs for a tram ride and then dinner at a restaurant downtown. Dave was so helpful with all the arrangements from the moment we arrived at the airport. Everything was right on time and ran so smoothly. He even gave us a ride to the tram and then to dinner. I couldn't have asked for a better person to help me make everything run so smoothly. Dave waited for us patiently for hours while we had dinner. Flying back at night was amazing and I highly recommend this along with a sunset flight. Totally different perspective each flight. This is an experience that neither of us will ever forget! I also gave my girlfriend a gift certificate for an introduction flight lesson from Dave. I gave it to her at dinner that night and she could barely contain herself. She is super excited to learn from Dave and gave him a huge hug when she saw him at the airport that night before takeoff back here to San Diego. If you want to give someone a great gift for an anniversary, birthday, or any occasion, do yourself a favor and book a flight with Icon. You will earn major points with that special someone and have a great experience for yourself! Worth every single penny.

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    Hi, can you provide me the cheapest price quote for the helicopter ride for about 2-4 people? Are there any offers going on?

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    Civic Helicopters - CIVIC HELICOPTERS, Carlsbad, CA!

    Civic Helicopters

    4.7(15 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    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!!

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    Civic Helicopters - CIVIC HELICOPTERS, Carlsbad, CA! Hubby's Always SAFE w/Chief Pilot Candise Tu! She learned from the Best, her Father, Chin Tu, is a Legend

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    CIVIC HELICOPTERS, Carlsbad, CA! Hubby's Always SAFE w/Chief Pilot Candise Tu! She learned from the Best, her Father, Chin Tu, is a Legend

    Flight Ventures Aviation Academy - OUR SENECA 2 TWIN

    Flight Ventures Aviation Academy

    5.0(1 review)
    32.4 mi

    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!

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    Oceanside Adventures - Mom & Baby Gray Whale taken by our drone photographer Mark Newman

    Oceanside Adventures

    4.7(478 reviews)
    8.4 mi

    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!

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    Pacific white sided dolphin

    Oceanside Adventures - Oceanside Harbor photo credit Alan Crosthwaite Photography

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    Oceanside Harbor photo credit Alan Crosthwaite Photography

    Icon Helicopters - aerialtours - Updated May 2026

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