I want to start off by saying that this was a big first for me and I'm happy to have experienced it with my fiancé and BIG shout out to our helicopter pilot, James for big informative, a pleasure to talk with and most of all make sure we had a great time and flew safe. But all I have to say is this is beautiful and I suggest yall experience it at least once! read more

Rogue Aviation - Orange County - Flight Instruction Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I had the absolute pleasure of experiencing a helicopter ride with Rogue Aviation out of Long Beach as a birthday surprise from my wife, and it was nothing short of phenomenal. From start to finish, the entire experience was surreal and exhilarating. The team at Rogue Aviation was outstandingly professional and friendly, and James, our pilot, made the whole ride both safe and thrilling. He even let me take the controls for a moment, which was an unforgettable experience! Seeing Los Angeles from the sky is a whole new perspective that I'd recommend to anyone--whether you're a pilot enthusiast or just looking for a unique way to enjoy the city. Five stars all the way! read more

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My husband surprised me with a helicopter tour for my birthday! Our pilot was Tyler and he was fantastic! He started our time together with the safety overview and explained our tour plan. We flew out of Orange County and headed south to the San Clement pier and then north along the coastline to Huntington Beach. It was amazing and we look forward doing it again soon! read more

Rogue Aviation - Orange County - Flight Instruction Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I would give it a 10 stars if there's an option. I'd never felt so eager to write a review. It was my birthday wish to have helicopter ride. Alex, the pilot made the dream came true with his kindness, professional skills, gave us a smooth and fun first time helicopter flying experience. I would highly recommend the tour and flying with Alex from Rogue!! (This is not a paid ad!!) Another company cancelled on us, now we are glad they did. Which brought us to Rogue Aviation, for an unforgettable and pleasant experience. read more

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I bought a 45 min ride for my husband's birthday. We were lucky enough to get James as our pilot. We left out of John Wayne and had an amazing time seeing all our favorite parts of South Orange County. The entire experience was so fun, from when he picked us up in the luxury golf cart, to the helicopter and of course the ride itself. I'm a little scared of flying sometimes and there was never a moment during our tour that I was scared. It was beautiful, fun and so worth the investment! If you're looking for a new experience or a fun gift, definitely go with a Rogue Helicopter Tour!! Thank you James! read more

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My son and I had the BEST first time helicopter flight with Rogue Aviation and Lead Pilot James! Their Long Beach Airport facility is top notch! James was very kind and helpful as he did a thorough pre-flight introduction of the aircraft with us. Highly recommend the Long Beach Shoreline/Downtown LA tour! So many incredible sights to see packed into the one hour tour. We will definitely book more tours in the near future including their Orange County location as well. Truly memorable! read more

Rogue Aviation - Orange County - Flight Instruction Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I've wanted to learn how to fly helicopters since I was a little kid (bucket list status) and I couldn't have asked for a more amazing flight school to learn from! My discovery flight was amazing! If you're even a little interested in flying, book a discovery flight and they let you fly on your very first day - talk about catching the bug! From then on, the whole team makes the learning process fun and clear. I never feel pressured by the process, they give positive feedback and correction, its a great learning environment and a great team! Don't be surprised when you don't have your license in the bare minimum 40 hours required by the FAA -- Rogue believes in training SAFE pilots more than getting the job done fast.... they will have you flying as many hours as it take you at your pace to be trained into a SAFE and well rounded pilot. I recommend planning for closer to 60+ hours. James the Chief pilot is also a Robinson Safety course Instructor, so you're truly getting Robinson training from the pros here built into their entire curriculum! It makes me feel super good knowing the level of safety built into my training. Now for the fun part! Most flight schools just drag students through a routine and pattern work.... but yet here at Rogue I've gotten to fly up to Brackett for brunch, out to Chino and all along the coastline - its a blast and they are always up for making training fun! After all that's why flying is so rad, right?! Speaking of safety, I've been really impressed by the school's impeccable maintenance of their aircraft too - one little thing feels off with a ship and they've got a mechanic on it right away! And on top of all that, they are based right at John Wayne Airport so getting the Class C airspace training here in Southern California is getting me ready to fly just about anywhere. I couldn't be more happy with my experience and I'm so close to getting my Private Heli License - all Rogue trained! After that I'm moving on to my commercial! Thanks guys! read more

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Our pilot was a young man named James. I took my two grandsons for this ride and they had a great time and related very well to James. It is both entertaining and enlightening to see the world from a completely different perspective. Everyone should do it at least once. read more

We booked the OC Beaches helicopter flight. Our Captain John was awesome, so sweet and knowledgeable. What an incredible flight, the scenery is beyond amazing and we live locally! It's such a different perspective from the air. We highly recommend Rogue Aviation and Capt John! Super easy to sign up online, we got emails and text reminders. And capt john texted me the morning of with his cell to reach out. We can't wait to do another tour! Thank you!! read more

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First Class all the way!! Bought my hubby a helicopter flight tour of Newport and Huntington Beach coast line with Rogue Aviation for Christmas. We've never done this before so I was a little nervous. Asked for recommendations from social media and after some research and great reviews I decided to go with Rogue Aviation. The owner James communicates well and was very accommodating with our flight date. Our experience was amazing from the minute we pulled into the valet, (included with flight), then we were warmly welcomed by the reception staff offering a nice place to wait with drinks and snacks. Our flight was scheduled for 3:30pm and our pilot Jake was right on time to escort us to the helicopter, (super fun to see John Wayne Airport from a completely different perspective while Jake drove us to helicopter). When we arrived at helicopter, Jake reviewed safety procedures and how to work seat belts, door locks and how to use headphones so we could communicate during our flight. We had no idea what to expect but Jake set our minds at ease and let us know in advance what we would hear and feel in flight. Amazing experience all around and we highly recommend Rogue Aviation!! Thank you James and Jake. read more

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I booked this for my Husbands birthday and we both loved it! Matt Barnes was our Pilot and he was a great guy. He went over the emergency drill and was very professional. We also each got a goodie bag and a T-shirt. I definitely would recommend Rogue! The booking process was a breeze with James as well! He was great to work with and made it very easy! Thank you read more

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very cool experience !!! our pilot John was amazing !! upon our arrival he was already waiting for us , the trip started with a very cool ride around the airport ! the helicopter was bigger than we thought and very confortable ! the pilot was very profesional and the ride was really smooth and beautiful totally worth it !!highly recommended the tour of the beautiful oc coast line!!!! here are some pictures read more

Rogue Aviation - Orange County - Huntington pier - Flight Instruction Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I surprised my date and booked the OC Triangle Tour last weekend, and it was amazing! We had John Alvarado as our pilot and flew over Huntington Beach, Newport, and Irvine in the R44 on Sunday morning. It was a great experience, and my date was super surprised and impressed. He was a little nervous he'd get sick (it was his first time in a helicopter, so he didn't know what to expect), but it was very comfortable. The ride was smooth, and his worries faded immediately. (If you need something to compare the motion, it's a million times better than driving.) He really loved it! Plus, we got some amazing pictures. I definitely recommend it, and I'm planning to take my dad up for his birthday soon, too! Thank you, John and Rogue Aviation, for an incredible Sunday! read more

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Frank and I had an absolutely amazing experience with Rouge Aviation, highly recommend it, our pilot Bryli make me feel very secure and plus we had and amazing flight !!! I'm very excited to fly with them again!!!! read more

Rogue Aviation - Orange County - Flight Instruction Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Nothing but great things to say about this company and their staff. We initially booked a flight tour in December but had to reschedule due to bad weather. Christy was so helpful in rescheduling and our pilot Oleg did a wonderful job in explaining what to expect during our flight. Can't wait to book a discovery flight! read more

Our pilot John made our first helicopter tour be the best experience he was very professional and very helpful !

Great staff! Super friendly and a great tour, definitely worth the money and would do again! read more

Rogue Aviation - Orange County - Flight Instruction Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I did a discovery flight yesterday and it was fantastic. Michelle was my flight instructor and she made me feel very comfortable and allowed me to take controls to actually fly. To my surprise I actually did well. The beach and coastal views were amazing and the thrill was fantastic. Can't wait to take it to the next step. Highly recommend Rogue and Michelle for any helicopter needs read more

Rogue Aviation - Orange County - Me about to take my first helicopter flight - Flight Instruction Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

WARNING! Do not take your flight lessons here!!! The entire team is at the beginning super nice and suck you in the program. With the time you can see that you are getting more and more slowed down with no reason to get more time and money out of you. If you approach the Owner James, he is getting super fast defensive and talks unprofessional down to you. There is only one way and it is his way. He can't explain why things are how they are. His statement is "Because I say so" He always talks bad about other helicopter companies how bad they would be, but at the end start raising his voice against customers. If he asks for feedback, I do recommend to don't answer. He can't take it and will use it at a later point against you. "Why are you telling me how to run my program" I went through the program to get the private pilot license. During and after, he gave me so many restrictions and limitations to continue flying. Again he could not say any reason. Super frustrating and disappointing overall. Go somewhere where they appreciate you as a customer and want to fly with them. John my CFI is amazing. Professional, friendly and he listens to your concerns. Unfortunately he is with the wrong company. Cheers read more

Flew an hour demo flight with Pilot Instructor Kevin Major. Awesome experience and would recommend it to anyone who'd like to understand more about industry and becoming a pilot. Also a great photo opportunity if you are looking to capture photos of the coast or Orange County. I will be looking to schedule more flight time with Rogue as the service was catered to my specific needs. read more

Rogue Aviation - Orange County - Approaching Dana Point - Flight Instruction Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I had a really great experience with a Helicopter Instructor at Rogue Aviation named Mike (Michael) - he is a really friendly guy and a great representative of the company. While I do not take lessons at Rogue Aviation, I was really impressed with Mike (I met him over the weekend). I wanted to write this review so that anyone considering a flight school knows that Rogue has very friendly and personal employees. It seems to me like this would be a great place to learn to fly! read more

Highly recommend! Wanted to do a special treat for my hubby's birthday and this experience did not disappoint. Would do it again in a heartbeat. Our pilot Oleg was the consummate professional. We've already told all our friends and family about how much fun this airborne tour of OC was. Thank you, Oleg and thank you, Rogue Aviation! read more

Signed up for a photo flight for my wife's birthday as a surprise. She absolutely loved it and Matt Barnes was an awesome pilot and host. Took us over down town Los Angeles during sunset which was beautiful. Loved meeting the pilot and was an awesome experience overall and highly recommend for a unique experience. read more

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I did a 3 hour photo flight of LA and Ventura counties with James. It was a smooth ride all the way. Very nice guy. I highly recommend him. read more

Rogue Aviation - Orange County - Ventura. - Flight Instruction Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I took the OC Triangle Tour and it was my first time in a helicopter and it was so much fun! Bryli gave a great tour and was such a help with booking. Great customer service and very friendly! Thank you Rogue for making this once-in-a-lifetime experience perfect! Highly recommend Rogue for anyone thinking of doing a helicopter tour! read more

Top notch people here, no question. James (CFI) has always been thorough, pragmatic, and kind. He helped me earn my license and has consistently reinforced good habits and procedures. Safety first!! Looking forward to seeing this team grow! Whether you're just starting or keeping current, I highly recommend them! read more

John our pilot was amazing! Definitely recommend and I will be coming back. This is truly a unique experience

I went on a photo flight with James Baker - it was so much fun. He was professional yet personable. My husband and I had a blast. The pictures we took are AMAZING! I highly recommend Rogue Aviation! read more

The team at Rogue Aviation are SO kind and helpful! The booking process was so very easy on the website and they helped me book a surprise Discovery Flight for my husband's birthday. He was SO STOKED to actually get to fly! Our pilot, James, flew us on a tour down the coast to Dana Point and back giving my husband the controls periodically along the way. If you've ever wanted to see what it's like to fly a helicopter don't hesitate to book a discovery flight!! Rogue's rates are very fair (for tours too!) and the pilots are all so friendly. You will have a wonderful time and make a lasting memory!! (My husband has since been a part of their flight school and has enjoyed every minute of it.) read more

I am fortunate enough to have had James, the current Chief Pilot of Rogue Aviation as my instructor. I credit a large portion of my success to his knowledge and diligence for safety and success through every step of the training process. I have my Private Pilots License (PPL), Instrument Rating, and currently working toward my Commercial, James is thorough and knows how to have a good time in the air. If you have any interest in helicopters; sight seeing, training, or just getting up in the air, Rogue is definitely a great choice. read more

This was the best money I think I have ever spent. I did a discovery flight with James and he was very knowledgeable and allowed me to look around the helicopter to get a better understanding of how the controls affected each part of the aircraft. Once we were up in the air he started teaching me each of the controls and allowed me to get a feel for each one before taking control of the whole aircraft. After about 30-45 min we headed back to John Wayne to go hover on the practice pad. This is where things got interesting. Again we went through the steps of having me try one control at a time ending with me trying to hover with all the controls. Over all it was a great experience and will be going back for more. read more

I've been taking flight lessons for the past 2 years to pursue a private pilot's license. I recently switched to Rogue Aviation from another local Orange County flight school and Rogue has an attention to detail with their students that I really appreciate. For example, in addition to the amazing instruction I receive from my primary instructor John, I also fly with James for a second opinion on my habits and things I need to work on. The results have been nothing short of spectacular in that I've noticed improvements in my skills at a faster rate in that I'm closer to ever now in getting my private pilot's license! I truly recommend signing up with Rogue if you want a very personalized instruction. read more

We had a great experience with Rogue Aviation. We had Matt and Michael as our pilots and they were fantastic! Very nice people and It was a very smooth ride! I would recommend this place if you are looking to see Orange County from a different view! read more

Amazing service and people! John is phenomenal and has so much knowledge! He knows what he is talking about and will make you feel excited to start this journey. If you want to be a helicopter pilot don't go anywhere else! read more

Loved the views of Orange County and the coast! Our pilot James was super friendly and made us feel very safe before and during the flight. Really interested in getting certified to fly some day! read more

As a full time flight instructor at John Wayne Airport (KSNA) I get the opportunity to fly with many students, pilots, and flight instructors. I've been a fixed-wing pilot for 32 years and a helicopter pilot for the last 3 years. During my helicopter training, my primary helicopter CFI (CFI-H) would need to send me for stage checks to a senior CFI which is where I met James. He was always professional, punctual, and safety conscious. He periodically conducts my helicopter proficiency checks and I've always learned something useful from James. If you are considering earning a pilot certificate give serious consideration to training with James. You will be assured to learn in a safe and structured environment that gets results. read more

Simple and easy to book a helicopter tour for my daughter's birthday. They were extremely flexible with a custom tour request. They were able to fly us over our house and still had time to do a coast line tour. Highly recommend booking a tour , you will not be disappointed. read more

I was expecting this flight to be cool, but I never thought it will be so much cool! Amazing experience, definitely recommend it. We had a tour for a group of 4 exploring OC beaches and it was 100% worth it. Thank you James and Bryli for putting everything together. We had some weather problems for the initial scheduled date and everything got rescheduled easily without any additional charges. We will come back :) read more

We have used James for our golf ball drop fundraiser for several years. He is always reliable and communicates before, during and after the event to ensure a successful event. read more

Amazing staff and complete confidence in Instruction in learning how to fly helicopters. James you are the best and thank you for helping out with getting to the goal. read more