About this experience

Experience Los Angeles like never before with breathtaking, sky-high views that only a real flight lesson can offer. As you take the controls and fly over the city, you’ll enjoy sweeping panoramas of LA’s most iconic landmarks—sparkling coastlines, rolling hills, and the endless cityscape stretching beneath you.

This hands-on discovery flight gives you the rare chance to see Los Angeles from a pilot’s perspective, creating unforgettable memories and photo-worthy moments at every turn. Guided by an expert FAA-certified instructor, you’ll feel the thrill of flying while taking in the amazing views of Los Angeles that most travelers never get to experience.

Whether it’s your first time in a small aircraft or you’re checking “fly over LA” off your bucket list, this is the perfect adventure for anyone wanting a unique and awe-inspiring way to explore the city.

Book now and see Los Angeles from its most spectacular angle—the sky!

At a glance

Duration: 2 hr
Private experience

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Los Angeles 2-Hour Discovery Flight Lesson

Plan your experience

Time on the tour2 hr

Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)

Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 2 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Local guides to help you plan

Downtown Los Angeles on Foot: From Union Station to the Market

Read downtown as a sequence of station halls, civic rooms, historic façades, market aisles, and working streets.

Reading the Los Angeles River as Infrastructure and Landscape

Approach the Los Angeles River by exact segment, current access, and the relationships among channel, bridges, rail, habitat, and neighborhoods.

Los Angeles in Scene Changes: A Practical Guide to Building a Coherent Day

Plan Los Angeles around one anchor, one meaningful contrast, and the real distances between basin, hills, coast, river, and harbor.

What is included

Experienced Pilot as a Guide,two-hour lesson that includes one full hour in the aircraft

Not included

Gratitude (Optional)

Itinerary and highlights

Your first flight appointment is a two-hour lesson that includes one full hour in the aircraft.

This discovery flight is a real, hands-on flying lesson, and the time you spend in the aircraft can be legally logged in the complimentary pilot logbook we provide.

You’ll take the controls yourself—yes, you actually get to fly the airplane—under the guidance of an experienced FAA-certificated flight instructor.

You may bring one passenger along; please note that weight restrictions apply.

All flights depart from Van Nuys Airport in California.

Your flight certificate will be emailed to you within 24 hours of purchase.

Meeting and pickup information

Please meet us at 16425 Hart Street, Van Nuys, CA. Our representative will be waiting for you there. Be sure to have your booking confirmation voucher (printed or on your phone) and a valid ID to verify your reservation.

Languages and tickets

English — Guide
Mobile Only

Tour operator

Worldwide Tourism Inc - Highly Recommended Travel Company

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Preferred Date and time is not guaranteed . We will confirm availability upon received booking.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?

The supplier lists a duration of 2 hr.

Which guide languages are listed?

English (live guide).

What ticket format is listed?

Mobile ticket.

What ticket age bands are listed?

Adult tickets: age 3+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.

What is the cancellation policy?