{"product_id":"discovery-flight-for-two-downtown-los-angeles","title":"Discovery Flight For Two Over Downtown Los Angeles (60 Minutes)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome experiences are better with a witness.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of you flies a real airplane over the Hollywood Sign and the downtown skyline; the other rides along with a headset on, hearing every word, taking the photos and seeing Los Angeles the way pilots do. This is the flight people book for birthdays, anniversaries and the friend who has always said they'd love to fly a plane, and it's the one most often given as a gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFree rescheduling up to 24 hours before · if the weather says no, you do not pay · questions? Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+18183301318\"\u003e(818) 330-1318\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Downtown LA route\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTakeoff from Van Nuys, a climb over the Sepulveda Basin, then east along the Mulholland ridge with the Valley on one side and the city on the other. The Hollywood Sign comes up close on the left, then Griffith Observatory, the Los Angeles River, Dodger Stadium and the downtown towers at 2,500 to 3,500 feet. Depending on traffic and weather your instructor may route back past Universal Studios and Burbank, or over the Sepulveda Pass with a glimpse of the Getty and Santa Monica Bay. The exact route is agreed in the briefing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho flies\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou decide in the briefing. The pilot-for-the-day sits in the left seat with the instructor beside them; the second person sits in the back seat with a headset, which is where the weight-and-balance math puts them. You can't swap seats in flight, so if you both want to fly, book two flights back to back and we'll keep the same instructor and airplane.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMinute by minute\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck-in and briefing (about 25 minutes)\u003c\/strong\u003e for both of you: how the controls work, what you'll see, what the instructor will say.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWalk-around (10 minutes).\u003c\/strong\u003e Both of you can help inspect the airplane.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaxi and takeoff.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your instructor flies the takeoff and narrates it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 minutes of flight\u003c\/strong\u003e with the pilot-for-the-day on the controls for most of it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanding, debrief and a signed logbook entry.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plan on about two hours at the airport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAircraft, fuel and FAA-certificated instructor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBriefing and walk-around for two\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60 minutes of flight time, one person at the controls, one riding along\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo headsets, so the passenger hears everything\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA signed logbook entry for the person who flew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRequirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo experience, license or medical required for either of you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo minimum age; children ride or fly with a parent's blessing and the instructor's judgment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e a combined weight limit of 360 lb applies to this aircraft. Close to it, or not sure? Call us on \u003ca href=\"tel:+18183301318\"\u003e(818) 330-1318\u003c\/a\u003e before you book and we will talk you through the options, including the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/luxury-cirrus-discovery-flight-for-two\"\u003eCirrus SR22 flight\u003c\/a\u003e (200 lb per person, 400 lb combined).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGovernment photo ID for the person flying; closed-toe shoes; non-polarized sunglasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWeather and rescheduling\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf the weather isn't right we call you before you leave home and move you at no charge, or you can fly the simulator instead. Free rescheduling up to 24 hours before your flight; \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/weather-and-cancellation-policy\"\u003efull policy here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions couples ask\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan we propose in the airplane?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople do, and it works: the passenger seat has a clear view of the left seat, the instructor can be in on the plan, and the Hollywood Sign makes a good backdrop. Tell us when you book and see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/groups-and-events\"\u003egroups and events\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it a tour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo: it's a first flying lesson with a passenger. The person in the left seat flies most of the flight; the instructor handles radios, takeoff and landing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I buy this as a gift and let them pick the date?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Buy a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gift-card\"\u003egift card\u003c\/a\u003e for the value of this flight and they book whenever suits them; gift cards have no blackout dates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat about sunset?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLate afternoon in winter is the flight to book if you're choosing purely on how it looks; ask for the last slot of the day. In summer, mornings are smoother and clearer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrefer the ocean? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/discovery-flight-for-two-malibu-coast\"\u003e90-minute Malibu coast flight for two\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"You Fly LA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44161886126154,"sku":"YFLA-DF-60-2","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/6351\/4698\/files\/discovery-flight-for-two-cockpit-los-angeles_83c2f65f-ae5e-4a3c-adb1-040fe58d125e.jpg?v=1788667365","url":"https:\/\/encoreflight.com\/products\/discovery-flight-for-two-downtown-los-angeles","provider":"You Fly LA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}