Dual R44 Helicopter and Cessna Demo Flight Over Long Beach — 120-Minute Intro Lesson

Rotocraft & Fixed Wing Dual Demo Flight • 120 Minute Flight Lesson (R44/CESSNA) is a hands-on aviation experience based at 3213 Airflite Way in Long Beach, California. In roughly three hours you'll move from a 15‑minute FAA‑approved simulator introduction to a 60‑minute R44 helicopter lesson and finish with a 60‑minute Cessna 172n fixed‑wing flight over the Long Beach coastline and harbor. This dual-format demo is aimed at beginners and aspiring pilots who want to log instructive flight time and earn an SFAR 73 Awareness Training endorsement signed by a Certified Flight Instructor. The trip begins in a compact classroom and simulator bay where an instructor walks you through basic instrument and control responses; the simulator is designed to build confidence so you can safely handle the controls in the following airborne lessons. After a safety briefing at the helicopter pad, you’ll fly in the R44—an agile, light‑piston helicopter—hovering along the shoreline and above airport approach corridors that reveal sweeping views of Long Beach's harbor, runways, and coastal shelf. The second hour switches to the Cessna 172n, a stable trainer aircraft where you’ll practice climbs, turns, and navigation while the Pacific and downtown Long Beach slide beneath you. What makes this experience stand out is the side‑by‑side look at two very different flight disciplines: rotary‑wing handling and fixed‑wing patterns, linked by simulator prep and FAA‑recognized endorsement. Flight time from this demo can be logged toward a private pilot certificate, making it more than a thrill—it's practical training. Anthelion Helicopters’ Long Beach location operates under FAA guidelines and emphasizes safety: pilots sign your SFAR 73 certification and instructors keep lessons within the aircraft’s weight and performance limits. Practical details: arrive 15 minutes early to 3213 Airflite Way, bring a government ID and any required citizenship documents, and wear closed‑toe shoes. The operator maintains a strict drug‑and alcohol‑free policy and may reschedule flights for adverse weather or Temporary Flight Restrictions. Because of aircraft weight limits, passengers above 300 lbs. may be restricted. On clear days the altitude and slow‑flight maneuvers offer bright views of the Pacific surface, shipping lanes, and runways at Long Beach Airport; instructors will point out navigation fixes and explain how airspace around the coast is managed. Flights are recorded in your logbook and the certificate you receive provides tangible evidence of dual instruction. Bookings require U.S. citizenship verification for repeat demos; contact [email protected] for longer training programs and TSA enrollment details.