FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

$35.00 Flights? Are you for real?

A: YES! We want to make sure everyone is able to experience the freedom of flight. Please keep in mind that the shorter flights are rides and not tours. For tour packages and longer flight time contact us or book online! PRICES ARE PER PERSON.

What do I need to fly? 

A: Guests must be of 18 years of age with valid I.D. in order to fly. Guests under 18 are welcome to fly with accompanied adult supervision. Comfortable clothing for the weather is highly suggested for the duration of your flight.

How Many people can fly?

A: We can fly up to three passengers each flight (weight restrictions apply, and customers are weighed before each flight). Larger groups will fly multiple flights back to back with 2 or 3 passengers on each flight.

What are the weight restrictions?

A: No passenger may weigh more than 300 lbs. and the entire group for each flight cannot exceed 575 lbs. combined weight. Passengers are weighed before each flight to ensure proper weight and balance of the aircraft.

Can Children Fly?

A: Yes! All ages are welcome on our rides/flights. We love to share the experience of aviation with everyone. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. If your child is under two years of age, they will have to be safely placed on their guardian’s lap for flight duration. Children two years old and above are required to purchase a seat for the flight.

How long are the tours?

A: In a helicopter, miles are approximately equal to minutes. Remember, you are moving at over a hundred miles an hour on your rides/flights. Flight duration can vary but the minutes you are in the air will tend to be equal to the number of miles you fly.

Where do your tours depart from?

A: All tours depart from the Wedell Hangar on Sikorsky Drive, New Orleans, LA 70126 at Lakefront Airport. We offer free onsite parking. You can plan your trip with directions to our facility from your home/hotel by clicking here: Directions to Heli Co.

Can we depart or land at the Superdome for these flights?

A: No, unfortunately the Superdome Helipad officially closed for all flights on October 16, 2019.

What happens if the weather is bad?

A: If we are unable to fly due to inclement weather, we will offer to reschedule your flight for another time or give you a full refund.

What is your CANCELLATION policy?

A: Reservations cancelled at least 24 hours in advance will receive a full refund. Within 24 hours of flight the reservation is non-refundable. Heli-Co reserves the right to cancel any flight due to weather or safety of flight reasons. If Heli-Co cancels the flight due to weather or safety of flight you will be offered to reschedule or given a full refund.

What Type of Helicopters do you fly?

Answer: Our fleet at HELI CO. consists of Robinson R-44 Helicopters. 

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