http://www.xperiencedays.com/Flying_Lessons.html Xperience Days Online Gift Store – Shop for creative and unique experience gifts including: Dinner Cruises, Helicopter Tours, Spa Treatments, Hot Air Balloon Rides, Racecar Driving, and more. Make every gift an Experience. Sat, 01 Mar 2008 15:51:16 EST Sat, 01 Mar 2008 15:51:16 EST 60 Xperience Days RSS 2.0 en-us Copyright 2008 Xperience Days, Inc. All rights reserved. http://www.xperiencedays.com/Aerobatic_Biplane_Ride_In_Los_Angeles.html http://www.xperiencedays.com/Aerobatic_Biplane_Ride_In_Los_Angeles.html Sat, 01 Mar 2008 12:01:20 EST Experience the Thrill of an Aerobatic Biplane Ride with this Hands-On Biplane Flight In Los Angeles - Experience a piece of history and have the flying adventure of a lifetime. You will take in the wonderful sensation of an open-air 1935 Waco YMF-5 Classic Aerobatic Biplane.Grab your camera, don your flying caps, climb onto the wing of the plane and into the front seat, chocks away and this beautiful trip into a bygone era begins. For approximately 45 minutes you will get to know how the pioneers of flight felt. This nostalgic flying experience is the only way to really appreciate the freedom of the skies in this wonderful classic aircraft. Choose whether you would actually like to pilot the aircraft, hands-on, or if you would like to bring a friend along. Your flight is recorded and then transferred to DVD after your adventure.Every Experience Gift is beautifully presented in our unique Xperience Days Gift Box. http://www.xperiencedays.com/prodimages/ClassicBiplaneFlightLA_150x120.jpg http://www.xperiencedays.com/Extreme_Aerobatic_Biplane_Ride_In_Los_Angeles.html http://www.xperiencedays.com/Extreme_Aerobatic_Biplane_Ride_In_Los_Angeles.html Sat, 01 Mar 2008 11:30:56 EST Experience the Ultimate Aerobatic Thrill Ride in a Pitts S-2C with this Hands-On Biplane Ride In Los Angeles - Flying the Pitts is like driving a Formula I race car...with wings! This is one of the best, most intense, most extreme experiences on earth! This World Aerobatic Champion experience will take you where few humans have been before, deep into the world of the professional aerobatic pilot’s arena. You will be flying an Extreme Stunt Biplane through a real aerobatic sequence, hands-on, with your instructor coaching you every step of the way. Feel the G's and push yourself to fly this complex series of aerobatic maneuvers. You will learn everything you need to know to become a great air show performer on your very first flight. This is not an amusement park ride or an introductory aerobatic flight. This is one of the most incredible adventures a person can experience! Get ready to feel up to 5 times the force of gravity and to see the world actually revolve around you. You will be at the controls for everything but the takeoff and the landing. Your flight is recorded and then transferred to DVD after your adventure. This flight is as mild or wild as you can handle!Every Experience Gift is beautifully presented in our unique Xperience Days Gift Box. http://www.xperiencedays.com/prodimages/ExtremeAerobaticBiplaneRide_150x120.jpg http://www.xperiencedays.com/Hands_On_Aerial_Acrobatics.html http://www.xperiencedays.com/Hands_On_Aerial_Acrobatics.html Wed, 26 Sep 2007 22:09:47 EST Learn to Fly Loops, Rolls, Hammerheads and Spins. - An amazing opportunity to fly a fully acrobatic Citabria, tailwheel, tandem seating, stick control aircraft. This Experience begins with ground instruction on the maneuvers you will perform and small aircraft safety procedures. You will then have a full hour flight sitting alongside a fully certified FAA Flight Instructor, learning to perform loops, rolls, hammerheads, stalls and spins, plus instruction in recovery techniques. This is an Experience for true thrill-seekers...and no prior flying xperience is required. Every Experience Gift is beautifully presented in our unique Xperience Days Gift Box. View all our Flying Lessons nationwide http://www.xperiencedays.com/prodimages/1299-small.jpg http://www.xperiencedays.com/Hands_On_Aerobatic_Adventure.html http://www.xperiencedays.com/Hands_On_Aerobatic_Adventure.html Fri, 20 Jul 2007 14:09:47 EST Exerience the Thrill of Taking the Controls of an Aerobatic Aircraft During This 45 Minute Hands-On Flight - After a full briefing you and your instructor will step to the aircraft to get strapped in for an electrifying 45-minute aerobatic flight. The mission profile begins with advanced handling and warm-ups, then progresses through aerobatic maneuvers from basic to the most advanced. Your expert instructor will demonstrate how to fly each maneuver before giving you the controls to try the maneuver yourself! Keep it mild or push yourself to the ultimate in extreme aerobatics – you choose how far you want to go. The profile culminates in an exciting high-speed low-altitude pass down the runway to “wow” family and friends watching from our observation deck. During your debriefing, the instructor will give an overview of your accomplishments, play the in-flight video for all to view, and conclude by presenting you with a much deserved “Hero” photo. Every Experience Gift comes beautifully presented in our unique Xperience Days Gift Box. Looking for another location? View all our Airplane Rides nationwide. http://www.xperiencedays.com/prodimages/1762-small.jpg http://www.xperiencedays.com/Hands_On_Aerobatic_Thrill_Ride.html http://www.xperiencedays.com/Hands_On_Aerobatic_Thrill_Ride.html Fri, 20 Jul 2007 22:09:47 EST Exerience the Thrill of Taking the Controls of an Aerobatic Aircraft During This 20 Minute Hands-On Flight - After a full briefing you and your instructor will step to the aircraft to get strapped in for an electrifying 20-minute aerobatic flight. The mission profile begins with advanced handling and warm-ups, then progresses through aerobatic maneuvers from basic to the most advanced. Your expert instructor will demonstrate how to fly each maneuver before giving you the controls to try the maneuver yourself! Keep it mild or push yourself to the ultimate in extreme aerobatics – you choose how far you want to go. The profile culminates in an exciting high-speed low-altitude pass down the runway to “wow” family and friends watching from our observation deck. During your debriefing, the instructor will give an overview of your accomplishments, play the in-flight video for all to view, and conclude by presenting you with a much deserved “Hero” photo. Every Experience Gift comes beautifully presented in our unique Xperience Days Gift Box. View all our Flying Lessons nationwide http://www.xperiencedays.com/prodimages/1757-small.jpg http://www.xperiencedays.com/Hands_On_Helicopter_Flight_In_Los_Angeles.html http://www.xperiencedays.com/Hands_On_Helicopter_Flight_In_Los_Angeles.html Mon, 12 Nov 2007 06:09:47 EST Take the Controls of a Robinson R22 with this Hands-On Helicopter Flight Over Los Angeles - Experience the thrill of flying as you take the Controls of a Robinson R22. Your experience begins with 30 minutes of ground school conducted at the helicopter explaining how the helicopter flies, what each control does, how to read the gauges, what to look for in conducting the pre-flight inspection and making sure the helicopter is safe to fly. After ground instruction is complete, you will take to the air on a 30 minute flight lesson, during which you will take the controls with the help of your flight instructor to see what it is like to pilot the helicopter. This flight is usually conducted at Long Beach Airport and over the local coast line. Students get the chance to experience most flight conditions, including straight and level flight, climbs, turns and descents, plus the most memorable, hovering. With the ground school and flight combined, you will have a basic understanding of how to fly the helicopter. Every Experience Gift comes beautifully presented in our unique Xperience Days Gift Box. Looking for another location? View our Helicopter Tours nationwide. http://www.xperiencedays.com/prodimages/HandsOnHelicopterla_150x120.jpg http://www.xperiencedays.com/Hands_On_Helicopter_Flight_In_Los_Angeles_For_Two.html http://www.xperiencedays.com/Hands_On_Helicopter_Flight_In_Los_Angeles_For_Two.html Mon, 24 Dec 2007 22:09:47 EST Take the Controls of a Robinson R44 with this Hands-On Helicopter Flight Over Los Angeles - Experience the thrill of flying as you take the Controls of a Robinson R44. Your experience begins with 30 minutes of ground school conducted at the helicopter explaining how the helicopter flies, what each control does, how to read the gauges, what to look for in conducting the pre-flight inspection and making sure the helicopter is safe to fly. After ground instruction is complete, you will take to the air on a 30 minute flight lesson, during which you will take the controls with the help of your flight instructor to see what it is like to pilot the helicopter. This flight is usually conducted at Long Beach Airport and over the local coast line. Students get the chance to experience most flight conditions, including straight and level flight, climbs, turns and descents, plus the most memorable, hovering. With the ground school and flight combined, you will have a basic understanding of how to fly the helicopter. Every Experience Gift comes beautifully presented in our unique Xperience Days Gift Box. Looking for another location? View our Helicopter Flights nationwide http://www.xperiencedays.com/prodimages/HandsOnHelicopterla_150x120.jpg http://www.xperiencedays.com/Hands_On_Helicopter_Flight_In_Nashua.html http://www.xperiencedays.com/Hands_On_Helicopter_Flight_In_Nashua.html Tue, 29 Jan 2008 14:09:47 EST Take the Controls of a Robinson R22 with this Hands-On Helicopter Flight Over New Hampshire - Experience the thrill of flying as you take the Controls of a Robinson R22. Your experience begins with ground school conducted at the helicopter explaining how the helicopter flies, what each control does, how to read the gauges, what to look for in conducting the pre-flight inspection and making sure the helicopter is safe to fly. After ground instruction is complete, you will take to the air on a 30 minute flight lesson, during which you will take the controls with the help of your flight instructor to see what it is like to pilot the helicopter. Students get the chance to experience most flight conditions, including straight and level flight, climbs, turns and descents, plus the most memorable, hovering. With the ground school and flight combined, you will have a basic understanding of how to fly the helicopter. Every Experience Gift comes beautifully presented in our unique Xperience Days Gift Box. Looking for another location? View our Helicopter Tours nationwide http://www.xperiencedays.com/prodimages/Hands-OnHelicopterFlightInNashua_150x120.jpg http://www.xperiencedays.com/Hands_On_Helicopter_Flight_In_Nashua_For_Two.html http://www.xperiencedays.com/Hands_On_Helicopter_Flight_In_Nashua_For_Two.html Tue, 29 Jan 2008 22:09:47 EST Take the Controls of a Robinson R44 with this Hands-On Helicopter Flight Over New Hampshire For Two - Experience the thrill of flying as you take the Controls of a Robinson R44. Your experience begins with ground school conducted at the helicopter explaining how the helicopter flies, what each control does, how to read the gauges, what to look for in conducting the pre-flight inspection and making sure the helicopter is safe to fly. After ground instruction is complete, you will take to the air on this flight lesson, during which you will take the controls with the help of your flight instructor to see what it is like to pilot the helicopter. Students get the chance to experience most flight conditions, including straight and level flight, climbs, turns and descents, plus the most memorable, hovering. With the ground school and flight combined, you will have a basic understanding of how to fly the helicopter. Every Experience Gift comes beautifully presented in our unique Xperience Days Gift Box. Looking for another location? View our Helicopter Flights nationwide http://www.xperiencedays.com/prodimages/Hands-OnHelicopterFlightInNashuaForTwo_150x120.jpg http://www.xperiencedays.com/Hands_On_Helicopter_Flight_In_Newport.html http://www.xperiencedays.com/Hands_On_Helicopter_Flight_In_Newport.html Mon, 31 Dec 2007 06:09:47 EST Take the Controls of a Robinson R44 with this Hands-On Helicopter Flight Over Newport - Experience the thrill of flying as you take the Controls of a Robinson R44. Your experience begins with ground school conducted at the helicopter explaining how the helicopter flies, what each control does, how to read the gauges, what to look for in conducting the pre-flight inspection and making sure the helicopter is safe to fly. After ground instruction is complete, you will take to the air on a 25 minute flight lesson, during which you will take the controls with the help of your flight instructor to see what it is like to pilot the helicopter. Students get the chance to experience most flight conditions, including straight and level flight, climbs, turns and descents, plus the most memorable, hovering. With the ground school and flight combined, you will have a basic understanding of how to fly the helicopter. Every Experience Gift comes beautifully presented in our unique Xperience Days Gift Box. Looking for another location? View all our Airplane Rides nationwide. http://www.xperiencedays.com/prodimages/Hands-OnHelicopterFlightInNewport_150x120.jpg http://www.xperiencedays.com/Hands_On_Introductory_Flight_Lesson__San_Diego.html http://www.xperiencedays.com/Hands_On_Introductory_Flight_Lesson__San_Diego.html Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:09:47 EST Learn to Fly Over Stunning Southern California - Admire the Stunning Coastal Vistas while Learning to Operate the Controls of a Light Aircraft. Strap into the pilot's seat of a Cessna 172 and fly the plane from San Diego down the coast, learning how to fly while taking in the beautiful scenery all the way to the Mexican border and back. And if that were not enough, share the learning experience with a friend while taking in the breathtaking view from the back seat. Begin with a ground lesson on the use of the flight controls. Once aloft, the instructor will direct you on the use of the controls for approximately one hour. You will be handling the controls following your instructor's guidance for most of the flight. Every Experience Gift is beautifully presented in our unique Xperience Days Gift Box. View all our Flying Lessons nationwide http://www.xperiencedays.com/prodimages/1425-small.jpg http://www.xperiencedays.com/Hands_On_Scenic_Flight__Cessna_172.html http://www.xperiencedays.com/Hands_On_Scenic_Flight__Cessna_172.html Wed, 17 Oct 2007 22:09:47 EST Fly a Light Aircraft and see the Bay Area Sites - This is an incredible opportunity to view some of the stunning scenes of the Bay Area while taking the controls of a light aircraft. Your experience will begin with a briefing on the techniques and safety aspects of light aircraft flying. You will then be taken up in a Cessna 172 and will be able to choose your scenic tour area head up the Bay and down the Pacific Coast...you may even have the chance to fly over your own home. You will have the opportunity to fly the aircraft from the left seat and handle the controls throughout, with assistance from the instructor for takeoff and landing. This amazing experience combines the dream of flying with a chance to see some of the world's most stunning views from the sky. Every Experience Gift is beautifully presented in our unique Xperience Days Gift Box. View all our Flying Lessons nationwide http://www.xperiencedays.com/prodimages/1193-small.jpg http://www.xperiencedays.com/Hands_On_Scenic_Flight__Full_Bay_Tour.html http://www.xperiencedays.com/Hands_On_Scenic_Flight__Full_Bay_Tour.html Wed, 03 Oct 2007 22:09:47 EST Enjoy Views of the Stunning San Francisco Bay as You Take the Controls of a Cessna 172 - This flight allows you to take the controls and experience flying a light aircraft, but also take in some of the stunning San Francisco Bay views. You will take off from the South Bay and, depending on conditions and air traffic control, fly either up the Pacific Coast from Half Moon Bay or over Highway One. Your tour will then take you around San Francisco with stunning views of the Transamerica Pyramid, Coit Tower, Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge. You will have the opportunity to take over the controls of the Cessna 172 and learn some of the basics of flying a light aircraft, managing complex airspace and aerial landmark recognition. Your tour can be customized according to your wishes, so bring a camera - you may even get to fly over your home! There is also room to bring along two friends, so don't forget to share the experience. Every Experience Gift Boxes beautifully presented in our unique Xperience Days Gift Box. Looking for another location? View all our Airplane Rides nationwide. http://www.xperiencedays.com/prodimages/1295-small.jpg http://www.xperiencedays.com/Hands_On_Scenic_Flight__Los_Angeles.html http://www.xperiencedays.com/Hands_On_Scenic_Flight__Los_Angeles.html Sun, 16 Sep 2007 22:09:47 EST Enjoy a Hands On Scenic Flight Over the City of Angels - Take in all the amazing sites that Los Angeles has to offer, from the Hollywood Hills to the San Fernando Valley, the downtown skyline to the Beaches of Malibu - while actually flying a light aircraft. Your experience will begin with a briefing on the techniques and safety aspects of light aircraft flying. Then you're in the pilot's seat with a certified flight instructor guiding you every step of the way, from takeoff to landing. Bring along a friend to enjoy the sites as you tour the stunning Los Angeles coastline and city views from this incredible vantage point. You'll soar over world-famous landmarks and see scenic diversity that's simply unmatched anywhere. The flight time is FAA-logable (with valid US passport or birth certificate) and after the experience you will be presented with a logbook, certificate and souvenir photo. Every Experience Gift is beautifully presented in our unique Xperience Days Gift Box. View all our Flying Lessons nationwide http://www.xperiencedays.com/prodimages/1361-small.jpg http://www.xperiencedays.com/Hands_On_Sedona_Biplane_Ride.html http://www.xperiencedays.com/Hands_On_Sedona_Biplane_Ride.html Sat, 01 Mar 2008 15:51:16 EST Take a Trip Back in Time & Experience the Thrill of Flight with this Hands-On Biplane Ride Over Beautiful Sedona - Experience a piece of history and have the flying adventure of a lifetime. You will take in the wonderful sensation of an open-air vintage biplane over beautiful Sedona. You will fly past Bell Rock, The Chapel of the Holy Cross, Lee Mountain & Wilson Mountain. After soaring through Mund's Canyon you'll see what's cooking at Devil's Kitchen, storm by Thunder Mountain and the Red Canyon sights.Don your flying caps, climb onto the wing of the plane and into the front seat, chocks away and this beautiful trip into a bygone era begins. For approximately 60 minutes you will get to know how the pioneers of flight felt as you take over the controls. This nostalgic flying experience is the only way to really appreciate the freedom of the skies in this wonderful classic aircraft. Every Experience Gift is beautifully presented in our unique Xperience Days Gift Box. http://www.xperiencedays.com/prodimages/Hands-OnSedonaBiplaneRide_150x120.jpg http://www.xperiencedays.com/San_Diego_Cadet_Flight.html http://www.xperiencedays.com/San_Diego_Cadet_Flight.html Thu, 03 Jan 2008 22:09:47 EST Take a Trip Back in Time and Enjoy a Hands-On Cadet Flight Over the Beautiful Southern California Coast - For all those who have ever dreamed of flying, or wanted to give someone else the opportunity, you've found the perfect gift. Introduce yourself or someone special to the art and science of flying. After a preflight briefing (learning the basics of what makes an airplane fly), you'll climb aboard a Varga VG-21s. A brief cockpit orientation follows, and then you take to the skies. No pilot's license or previous experience is necessary. Your assigned pilot will be in the front cockpit, and you will be in the back cockpit. Once in the air learn how to maneuver the aircraft through turns, climbs, glides and more. You then fly the aircraft back to the airport for a landing. Every Experience Gift is beautifully presented in our unique Xperience Days Gift Box. Looking for another location? View all our Airplane Rides nationwide. http://www.xperiencedays.com/prodimages/SanDiegoCadetFlight_150x120.jpg