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CANCELLATION OR DATE/TIME CHANGE POLICY:

  •    Weather, ATC, FAA or other unexpected delays or cancellations from our end are not subject to cancellation fees. If you arrive willing and able and we just can't fly, there will be no charges to you and you will receive a full refund back to your credit card or a credit on account as you request. Giants games do require a slightly varied path and flights can be conducted with an exceptional experience. 

  •     All cancellations or changes require you to talk with a live person, the use of email is not satisfactory. If you must use email, be sure to allow at least 1 day for us to respond. If you do not get a response, please call. (831) 763-2244
  •    All bookings are required to be paid in full at the time of booking.
  •    Any cancellation is charged a 10% booking fee at the time of refund
  •    All wine flights incur a non-refundable charge of $500 in addition to the 10% refund fee.
  •    Less than 3 days’ notice - Customer cancellations or changes with less than 72 hours notice from time of departure receive a refund less a 25% cancellation fee.
  •     24 hour cancellations or NO-SHOW - No refund for cancellations within 24 hours, no-show, or late arrivals past 10 minutes from the time of departure. Clients who arrive over the 300lbs individual weight limit or total weight limit will be considered within the 24 hour cancellation. 

My ID does not match the Credit Card details on file” – You can use another card or cash. Cancellation charges will apply to the person's card used to purchase the flight if we cannot obtain verification details such as a photo ID and both sides of the credit card presented together.

CHANGE YOUR FLIGHT DATE/TIME

After booking your reservation, changes to your flight date or time must be requested and are subject to many factors, so please give us 5 days or more notice if possible. We will do our best to accommodate your situation.

Passenger Weight Restrictions:

Due to the nature of aircraft, weight can be a limiting factor. If you entered your weights accurately there should not be any problem.

  • You will be weighted at the time of check-in to verify your stated weights during the booking process and if there is a weight issue, your options will be discussed at that time with our staff.
  • The maximum per-passenger seat rating is 240 lbs for the smaller R22 Helicopters. This max can vary with what pilot is assigned to the flight. Hip width can limit movement of controls and therefore prevent flight You will be weighed on a scale with all your carry-on, gear, clothing etc.
  • We are not able to carry any passenger over 300 lbs. due to FAA regulations in any of our aircraft.
  • Please keep in mind that during booking we collect your stated weights and if this weight is different than when you check-in, your flight could be cancelled if over the limits. The longer the flight, the less passenger weight the aircraft can carry, so, please call us if any passenger is over 200 lbs. or if the group is over 500 lbs..

Weather and Operational Cancellation policy:

  • Weather, ATC, FAA or other unexpected delays or cancellations are not subject to cancellation fees. If you arrive willing and able and we just cannot fly, there will be no charges.
  • Giants games do effect our flights and require a slightly varied path.

Weather and flight time:

  • Please feel free to re-confirm your reservation within 72 hours of your flight, we will advise you on the expected weather and other pertinent information to the flight
  • Fog, rain, stormy conditions and other weather conditions can create a less than spectacular experience. If the pilot decides to cancel the flight due to weather you have the option to reschedule the flight or a full refund.
  • Flight times and routes may vary depending on flight safety, weather, and ATC control.

Our minimum weather conditions are as follows:

  • HELICOPTER TOURS - Cloud bottoms at 1000 and visibility at least 5 miles.

Appropriate Clothing:

  • Please dress comfortably. Aircraft are like small cars with fresh air vents. Please wear closed toed shoes. 

Gift Purchases:

  • Gift are for the cash value at the time of the purchase, if prices rise, the difference will need to be paid before the flight can be conducted.
  • If purchased as a gift, please contact us at 831-763-2244 to book your flight.

Arrival / Check-in:

  • Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to departure
  • We will verify your identification, weight and payment
  • THE ORIGINAL CARD USED TO PURCHASE AND PHOTO ID MUST MATCH AND BE SHOWN AT CHECK-IN

“My ID does not match the Credit Card details on file” – You can use another card or cash. Cancellation charges will apply to the person's card used to purchase the flight if we cannot obtain verification details such as a photo ID and both sides of the credit card presented together.

Locations:

WATSONVILLE AIRPORT (Monterey Bay Flights)
150 Aviation Way
Watsonville, CA 95076

  • Check traffic conditions, it is your responsibility to arrive on-time (late arrivals create delays for other customers and are grounds for cancellation fees)
  • In the event, you know you will arrive late, please contact us to let us know, we may require you to fly later, reschedule or pay a cancellation fee based on the circumstances and surrounding flights that are affected.
  • Please bring a photo ID for check-in validation, children do not require ID
  • All flights begin and end at the Watsonville, Hayward, or Monterey airport independently. As an example, if you are scheduled to depart from the Watsonville airport you will return to the Watsonville airport.
  • Prices may be stated as per passenger, per flight, or per group. Some price structures are billed in tenths (1/10th) of an hour if using the “Power by the Hour” Scheme.
  • Due to the complicated and constantly changing nature of airport, state and federal charges, fees and taxes, our agents may be required to update or change prices from time to time during the quoting process.
  • We update our prices each calendar quarter

Hazardous Materials:

The FAA and TSA require that we check all carry-on luggage in accordance with Federal regulations. Please be aware of these limitations to what you can and can not carry on our aircraft. Any items found to be in violation will need to be removed from your person and luggage prior to boarding.

For a complete and current list of items that you can and can not carry please visit these two websites -
https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/
TSA - https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all

Passenger Search/TSA/illegal items:

All passengers and carry-on items are required by the FAA and TSA to be searched and inspected for Hazardous materials, illegal weapons and drugs. This will be a non-intrusive question and general inspection of your carry-on.

  • If you have any private items, please leave them in your car. Remember that both state and Federal laws apply to aviation, and it is illegal to carry any amount of illegal drugs on board our aircraft or within the facility.
  • All passengers are subject to FAA regulations pertaining to searching persons and carry-on baggage for illegal items such as guns, explosive materials, drugs or anything else deemed dangerous or illegal by the pilot.
  • Carry-on items are limited by size. Anything that can lay on your lap is fine as long as it is not heavy or can cause problems to other passengers
  • The FAA requires that all adult passengers bring a government-issued photo ID in order to board the aircraft.
  • Remember that all aviation is controlled by the federal government and all federal laws will apply. We are bound by those laws, do not assume that because something is not illegal in this state or county that the same applies to the federal jurisdiction of the airport.

Change in Routes/ATC control:

Due to Giants and other stadium Games, ATC, presidential Temporary flight restrictions and other FAA restrictions and controls, your flight route may vary, encounter delays, involve shorter or longer flight times, might be discontinued, re-routed, re-scheduled, canceled or have other limitations outside our control. We appreciate your understanding and will work to resolve any conflict that may arise. In no event shall a full refund be issued after departure for any reason. Our flights are based on typical flight times and any associated refund will be offered based on the remaining flight time you did not experience in the event your flight is shortened by more than 6 minutes.

WVI-R22 Helicopter Intro Lesson

From $ 199

DEPARTURE AIRPORT | WATSONVILLE

Robinson R22 Helicopter introductory lesson includes 30 minute ground lesson and 30 minute flight lesson.

Weight limit of 240 pound passenger maximum. Hip width must not exceed 19 inches while seated.

 

*A photo ID that matches the card used and the original card used must be presented before the flight can be conducted. If purchased as a gift, please contact us at 831-763-2244 for further instruction.  DIGITAL CARDS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. 

 

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Within 24 hours prior, please call +1 (831) 763-2244 for availability.

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Times listed are standard departure times. We can customize any flight. Please call +1 (831) 763-2244 if your desired time is not shown.

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*   I agree that my reported weight is accurate and not over the limits.
*   My photo ID matches the card used and both will be presented to Specialized Aviation.
*   I agree to all the following Cancellation Policies: Weather, ATC, FAA or other unexpected delays or cancellations from our end are not subject to cancellation fees. If you arrive willing and able and we just can't fly, there will be no charges to you and you will receive a full refund back to your credit card or a credit on account as you request. Giants games do require a slightly varied path and flights can be conducted with an exceptional experience. All cancellations or changes require you to talk with a live person, the use of email is not satisfactory. If you must use email, be sure to allow at least 1 day for us to respond. If you do not get a response, please call. (831) 763-2244 All bookings are required to be paid in full at the time of booking. Any cancellation is charged a 10% booking fee at the time of refund All wine flights incur a non-refundable charge of $500 in addition to the 10% refund fee. Less than 3 days’ notice - Customer cancellations or changes with less than 72 hours notice from time of departure receive a refund less a 25% cancellation fee. 24 hour cancellations or NO-SHOW - No refund for cancellations within 24 hours, no-show, or late arrivals past 10 minutes from the time of departure. Clients who arrive over the 300lbs individual weight limit or total weight limit will be considered within the 24 hour cancellation. My ID does not match the Credit Card details on file” – You can use another card or cash. Cancellation charges will apply to the person's card used to purchase the flight if we cannot obtain verification details such as a photo ID and both sides of the credit card presented together.

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