National Helicopter Solutions

4.8 (22 reviews)

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Dexter B.

Our Pliot name was Kenny Rogers and he was very interactive as we went to the galleria area

John D.

We flew around the downtown area for a while and then landed on the Perry's Steakhouse lawn! Six year anniversary! We were both extremely pleased with the service! Such a unique and exciting experience! I think I nailed it this year!!!!!?

Jasmine C.

One word WOW!!! I surprised my bf for his birthday and he was shocked and happy. It was such a pleasant and fun ride. Something out the ordinary and it was great for the price. We did a 10-12min ride for about $145 combined but they had much longer rides to choose from but 12 min was long enough for two riders that are Afraid of heights. The weather was nice and we also took pics of the private jets that were in the warehouse as well. Also, the gentleman that was instructing us took plenty of pics and sent me a link. So professionally done, nice and kind ppl let's not forget about the pilot was very entertaining and made us feel comfortable and relaxed. Great place and great overall experience.

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What an incredible experience!! The facility and the staff were incredibly nice and knowledgeable, my fiancé and I had such a great time on their sunset helicopter tour. The views were amazing, absolutely beautiful! I would highly recommend taking a ride with them and be sure to request Kenny for your next tour, he was such a great pilot and we really enjoyed his convo. -- If you're looking to make a special moment even more spectacular I would 1000% recommend National Helicopter Solutions. read more

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We had a blast wife and I had never been in a helicopter. We celebrated our 15 year anniversary on 3/15. Thaddeus was very nice and knowledgeable. Our pilots name was Kenny Rodgers, he was a great tour guide and very funny. We will doing it again read more

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If you're looking for an experience you will never forget, this is the place! Birthdays, anniversaries, whatever your occasion, the people at National Helicopter Solutions will give you a wonderful experience that you're sure to remember! I'm afraid of heights and my husband hates planes but somehow helicopters don't bother him and I surprised him with a helicopter tour of Houston. The owner made me feel super relaxed and showed us a safety video that clearly described all the necessary info. He was super nice and made us both feel comfortable and he chatted with us while we waited for the helicopter to land. Once the helicopter landed, they even took photos for us on my phone which was really nice because I never would have asked. The whole flight was incredible! The pilot was wonderful too; he talked to us the whole time, pointed out where landmarks were, made jokes, and all the while flew the helicopter so smoothly I wasn't even nervous. Overall I would definitely recommend this company for anyone looking to book a helicopter flight! read more

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Southernempire L.

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Hands down best views and experience in Houston especially at night . You won't regret it book it now

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Dexter B.

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Our Pliot name was Kenny Rogers and he was very interactive as we went to the galleria area read more

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We flew around the downtown area for a while and then landed on the Perry's Steakhouse lawn! Six year anniversary! We were both extremely pleased with the service! Such a unique and exciting experience! I think I nailed it this year!!!!!? read more

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Jasmine C.

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One word WOW!!! I surprised my bf for his birthday and he was shocked and happy. It was such a pleasant and fun ride. Something out the ordinary and it was great for the price. We did a 10-12min ride for about $145 combined but they had much longer rides to choose from but 12 min was long enough for two riders that are Afraid of heights. The weather was nice and we also took pics of the private jets that were in the warehouse as well. Also, the gentleman that was instructing us took plenty of pics and sent me a link. So professionally done, nice and kind ppl let's not forget about the pilot was very entertaining and made us feel comfortable and relaxed. Great place and great overall experience. read more

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Kenneth P.

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I would give National Helicopter Solutions a 4.9 (can't give a 5 b/c Ashley is a Dallas Cowboys Fan‍). Everything about this experience was AWESOME. We surprised my mom on her 60th birthday with a private sunset tour. Ashley and Kenny were very welcoming, easy to talk too. Kenny is very good with kids. I think he talked to them the entire flight (and trust me, they can talk). We will most defiantly be booking another flight and suggest anyone else who is even thinking about it to do it. read more

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Anoosha A.

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My parents 25th anniversary, Father's Day and Dad's birthday all fell on the exact same day this year so I decided I needed to do something big. This helicopter tour was PERFECT. The owner was in contact with me through out the day keeping me updated, and directed me to the exact hanger location. He explained the safety measure, the helicopter he would be flying and what parts of town they would be looking at before going up. The best part is you can pick from a variety of packages that vary by viewing spots and length of time which is great when you're trying be money conscious. Most other places had a minimum 1hr time that drives cost up. I was able to do a half tour and get the best of both worlds. He even let my dad walk around and admire the jets. Overall awesome experience here! I originally messaged the business through Yelp and the response time was very quick with many times open, definitely check these guys out! read more

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Angelica C.

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I took my boyfriend and little sister here for their birthday surprise! It was their first time on a helicopter ride and they definitely explained everything to them clearly and addressed any questions that they had! The ride was awesome and definitely worth it. The staff was very friendly, definitely recommend for people to fly with them! read more

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Anthony W.

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Had a great time on this tour. The views of downtown were incredible. The experience is definitely worth the price

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Sabrina V.

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This was my first time riding in a helicopter and it was way easier than what I expected. It was nothing like riding in an airplane. Ashley greeted me and she was so sweet, knowledgeable and kind. She definitely eased my nerves and we had a great conversation. When it was time to get on the helicopter we were greeted by the pilot, Kenny, and he was the best! He was knowledgeable and came highly rated, he knew a lot about the Houston and showed us the best spots in the town. He made great conversation and allowed us to have a safe trip. read more

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German M.

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The owner and pilot were friendly and professional and we really enjoyed the experience. Definitely recommend it, was a great time!

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Val D.

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Absolutely loved my experience with NHS! Planned the fast 15-20 minute tour for my boyfriend's birthday surprise and it was the best way to celebrate. Booking this was easy and the instructions for the day of were pretty clear. Upon arriving near hobby airport, we were escorted into a small lobby while we waited for the ride. Then we were taken to the hangar where one of the employees took pre-ride pictures of us. The tour itself was pretty cool and you got to see a different perspective of houston. The guide pointed out all of the major landmarks and played top 40 music in between. Definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a fun surprise or birthday activity. read more

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Cami S.

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Great experience my friend and I enjoyed it. Our pilot Kenny did an amazing job, and Thaddeus took really good pictures of us. 10/10 recommend!!!! read more

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Visited Houston this weekend for our anniversary. We scheduled a ride. Thaddeus answered every question I had, each time I called. We had our baby with us and they were super accommodating. I would recommend this for anyone who is on the bubble. Great service, great experience! read more

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Kristina V.

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Was scheduled for a helicopter ride on Feb4. Helicopter ride got cancelled, so i rescheduled for the next day. It got cancelled again, so i rescheduled once more. THEN it got cancelled again, so i asked for a refund. The owner told me that i would receive it in 3-5 days. After 5 days, i called back and he said that he would handle it and that sometimes it takes longer. He did not ask for my name or confirmation number, so i don't know how he was planning on refunding me. I called today Feb19 after still NOT receiving a refund, and his response was "he must have missed it". I am giving him 3 more days and disputing with my bank! Very unprofessional and he seemed to be irritated that i wanted my money back for a service that was not rendered. read more

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Taylor R.

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Loved the tour, was an awesome birthday/graduation gift as I had been wanting to ride in a helicopter and I finally got the chance! I grew up in Houston but this gave me an entirely different perspective on the city. The ground crew and pilot were friendly and professional and we really enjoyed the experience. Definitely recommend it, was a great time! read more

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Daniel J.

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I had a blast! The staff at National Helicopter Solutions was nothing less than great. Very friendly people and the pilot Kenny was hilarious! Also, they made me feel very comfortable and welcomed as a first-time flyer. Highly recommend! read more

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Yesenia L.

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My boyfriend surprised me for our 7th year anniversary to a helicopter ride!!! As nervous as I was Ashely and Kenny made this experience AMAZING!!!! Definitely will be coming back and doing the sunset tour!!!! read more

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Rafael G.

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National Helicopter Solutions more than met my expectations, Thaddeus and the whole crew went far beyond their efforts in order to make this experience special and unforgettable for my now fiance and me. This place will always be special for us, and no doubt we are coming back on another special occasion. More than recommended, thanks guys!!! :) read more

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Matthew S.

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Did a helicopter ride at an airshow with National Helicopter Solutions. It was a great experience! The ground crew helped us load and unload safely - there was a staff person by each door to help kids out and make sure they moved the right direction away from the helicopter. They fly nice Robinson helicopters. Our pilot Tim was really nice and very professional. I would definitely do this again! read more

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More info about National Helicopter Solutions

20803 Stuebner Airline Rd Gill Aviation Main Entrance
Main Terminal Building
Spring, TX 77379
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(713) 999-8687
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Hours

What time does National Helicopter Solutions open?

National Helicopter Solutions opens at 9:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does National Helicopter Solutions close?

National Helicopter Solutions closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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Does National Helicopter Solutions have free WiFi?

Yes, National Helicopter Solutions has free WiFi.

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Specialties

National Helicopter Solutions performs more helicopter tours than any other operator in this part of Texas. And with the FAA's highest certification and our perfect safety record - our professional pilots are poised and ready to take you the skies!

History

Established in 2013.

National Helicopter Solutions (NHS) - was created in September of 2013. A veteran of ten years, former US Army Sergeant - Thaddeus (Joe) Walz, along with his best friend and cousin, (James) Walz - incorporated their company and began flight operations in December of that same year. NHS set up their base of operations in the Houston area (Sugar Land Regional Airport). We moved our operations to Hobby Airport and performed our tours from there until September of 2018. Today - we now fly out of our base operation at West Houston (Lakeside) Airport - which is the only private airport in the Houston Region.

Meet the Business Owner: Thaddeus W.

Native Houstonian; former sergeant (United States Army) three tours of combat - with appx. 2000 helicopter hours in the skies over Iraq. Used G.I.Bill to obtain commercial helicopter license. Loves to fly!!

Review Highlights - National Helicopter Solutions

“When it was time to get on the helicopter we were greeted by the pilot, Kenny, and he was the best!”

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Leading Edge Helicopters - Houston

4.3(6 reviews)

19.0 mi

Surprised my wife with a helicopter tour for her birthday. The location was easy to get to at West…read moreHouston Airport and the pre-flight preparation process is simple (which I really just watching a 5-minute information video). The helicopter is small (it can only fit two passengers in the back in addition to the two front seats for the pilot(s), so you will definitely feel all the wind vibrations/turbulence. However, the noise isn't that loud (even without the ear protection). There is also no air conditioning, so it can get hot in the summer time, although there is still air flowing through from the spaces in between the windows/doors and the flights are no more than 20 minutes no matter which route you book, making it more than manageable. All that being said it was a great first time experience for us, even though we were unable to do the downtown tour that we had originally booked because of the flight restriction due to the Astros game (don't book downtown tours during any Astros/Rockets/Dynamo game because they won't be able to fly there). We amended to a "Galleria" tour instead, which was still nice for us because we flew over the watwrwall park where we got engaged. The pilot was nice and answered all our questions. They also took plenty of pictures of us (which you did have to pay for if you wanted) and we were able to take our own pictures as well. The biggest negative I noticed was that they didn't clean/disinfect the seats or headset in between tours which I feel is a must especially during the summer when people get sweaty. Otherwise I recommend it for first timers who want the helicopter experience. It's not cheap for the short duration it is, but the memory is well worth it.

**UPDATE** We rescheduled for the following Friday (original appt.was Sunday). We received all of…read morethe confirmation texts as well as the reminder texts, up to the morning of. Mind you, it's an hour drive to get there so we were well on our way to our appointment when the call came in letting us know they were still waiting for parts for the helicopter and all appointments would be delayed to that evening, at best. (Sigh...) Disappointed, to say the least. We're gonna let the option to try again marinate before we decide. ______________ Took my son for his birthday. We were all set and ready but unfortunately there was a last minute mechanical uncertainty so they felt it best not to take flight. I appreciated it as it's definitely better safe than sorry. They immediately issued a full refund and gifted us with complimentary pics. The communication and professionalism was/is top tier. We've rescheduled!! To be continued...

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Apex Helicopters

5.0(4 reviews)

39.3 mi

I'm a photographer in the Houston area and have used Apex Helicopter twice in the past for aerial…read morephoto flights of the region. Both times, Brett was my pilot. The company was reasonably priced, professional, and the pilot was very responsive to my needs as a photographer. In fact, I am in the process of scheduling my third photo flight with them for hopefully next week. If you need helicopter transportation, a tour of the Houston region, or a photo flight of the area, I would recommend Apex Helicopter .

I went on a discovery flight a few months ago, and it was AMAZING. I'll admit, I was a little…read morenervous, having never been in a helicopter before, but after 10 minutes I couldn't have been more relaxed. I even got to fly the helicopter! After that, I decided to sign up for lessons. Less than 2 months later I had my private license, and I am currently working on my commercial rating. Highly recommend Apex to anyone who's interested, and maybe a little nervous about going in a helicopter.

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Scallywag Air

5.0(4 reviews)

69.4 mi

What a blast! To start, Nathan was very polite and friendly, explained everything about the plane,…read moreand happily answered every question I had, and I was very inquisitive. The ride itself was about 45 minutes long, the weather was beautiful, and we circled over many of the tourist and historical spots. Yes, a headset would have been nice but he also had explained our route and the landmarks before we took off. And, I could see where a headset would be distracting if someone talked nonstop, I would prefer him to pay attention to what is going on rather than entertain me. I thoroughly enjoyed my ride and would not hesitate to do it again. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

If you can't define 'memorable fun', you can count on these folks to do that for you. Being in the…read moreair over Galveston Island in a cool plane is a fabulous way to enjoy your time in the area. The pilots are smart, friendly and competent... you sit in the front row and experience the open-air biplane excitement that should be on your bucket list... take a friend, a child you need to entertain, a lovely lady/gentleman for Valentine's Day or any special day (or even for a mental health day for yourself) . Mardi Gras is coming up and you might just have some time leftover from the excitement of that to enjoy the vision of Galveston from the air. My best friend and I took the ride and won't ever forget it! As an aside, I would also recommend cruise ship passengers who scheduled too much time to set up an appointment for this. It will be worth it.

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City Drone

5.0(1 review)

28.0 mi

Sam is very professional and gave me a great price. I definitely recommend City Drone!…read moreThanks Sam

From the owner: We provide professional high-quality real estate photography in the Katy and Houston area. We…read morespecialize in real estate photography and aerial photography and videography for residential and commercial properties.

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Alexa W.

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I recently took a helicopter tour with National Helicopter Solutions and it was an experience of a lifetime! The views were breathtaking, and it was so cool to see the city from above. It was such a smooth ride and I felt comfortable and safe the entire time. Our pilot, Holly, was amazing! She was very knowledgeable of the city and provided interesting commentary throughout the flight. Overall, I highly recommend National Helicopter Solutions to anyone looking for an unforgettable experience. The combination of professionalism, comfort, and incredible views make it a must to activity for anyone visiting the Houston area. I can't wait to book another tour! read more

Betsy W.

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This was a Birthday gift for my husband and boy was it great! First of all, the company was started by an army veteran, a gunner in a military chopper and his charming dad, Thaddeus. Our pilot Kenny, also an army vet and chopper mechanic was outstanding! He was funny, calm, confident and extremely knowledgeable about the city and his aircraft. We felt safe from the moment we arrived and I was just so impressed with the story of the company and its crew. I am not exaggerating when I say, it was one of our favorite adventures. We're going again next month, at sunset! read more

Nidia V.

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I like to celebrate my B-Day doing something different, and this year I decided to go on a helicopter flight. Since the moment I contacted National Helicopter solutions by email. I always received prompt response from Mr. Walz, and it was real nice the way he handled everything to make possible my flight. I took the 15 minutes tour to Houston Downtown. It was very interesting see the city where I live from another perspective. I am so happy I did this trip. The pilot make feel secure all the time. I recommend the services of this company. i read more

Kalee B.

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My family and I had never been on a helicopter and some had never been on a plane either. Kenny our pilot was amazing! Very knowledgeable and made us feel very comfortable being in the air. We enjoyed every second of it! They had snacks and drinks as well which was a nice touch for the kiddos. We would definitely come back in a heartbeat and seeing the kids faces when they got off the ride was priceless! THANK YOU SO MUCH! read more

Juan S.

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2 years ago

Just want to say that NHS went above and beyond in order to get us in the sky safely. They waited and allowed the bad weather to pass us by and still did not cancel on us. It was a surprise for my wives birthday and also our anniversary so it was a very special moment. thank you Thad and Abby* our Pilot for making this a truly unforgettable moment. Thank you all again. Juan and Rosanna. read more

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