1. Psych yourself up for a fab flight. First-time fliers commonly feel vulnerable and a positive outcome of the situation is feeling a special kind of closeness between you and your partner that is unattainable in routine daily life. First-time experiences in general uncover intimate, secret saucy sides to your partner--and to yourself--allow and enjoy it!
2. What should we wear?
Whatever makes you comfortable. Popular Key West sporty attire: t-shirt, shorts and sandals.
3. Do you have weight restrictions?
Yes. The maximum weight per seat or per person is 300 lbs. The maximum passenger weight per the entire flight is 600 lbs. A 10% fee will be charged on tours canceled due to exceeding the maximum weight limit.
4. Do you have baggage restrictions?
Yes. Since loose articles in the cockpit can pose a safety hazard, the no-bag policy ensures passenger safety. Only small purses, backpacks and small medically necessary bags are allowed. For added convenience, storage bins on the ground are available for passengers to store their personal belongings, including their camera bags.
5. Speaking of camera bags, even though the tour package includes photos, can we bring our own camera to shoot one-of-a-kind aerial photography?
Absolutely! We recommend wide-angle lenses. But, really, your focus is on your honey. Leave the rest of the “baggage” at home. Let us take care of the rest.
6. What kind of aircraft does Air Adventures fly?
A Robinson R-44, a four-seat light helicopter produced by the Robinson Helicopter Company in California, USA. It is considered to be one of the safest helicopters in the industry, and, with its outstanding safety record, is the number one choice used for sightseeing operations around the world.
7. Are the pilots certified?
You betcha! Pilots are FAA commercially rated and have passed rigorous FAA certifications, company testing, and recurrent training to be tour pilots. The minimum requirement to be an Air Adventures pilot is 500 flight hours, which is more than double the hours of many other tour helicopter operators. A full-time Air Adventures pilot typically has 800 - 1,000 hours of experience.
8. What is Air Adventures’ safety record?
A customer’s safety has always been the highest priority. Look the company up on the NSTB and FAA websites (legal name: Air Adventures, LLC). BTW, Air Adventures has a 100% perfect safety record, and always take all possible precautions to ensure that it stays that way!
9. This sounds like a dumb question, but how do you enter a helicopter?
The only dumb questions are those smart people don’t ask. Glad you are smart and asked! Getting into the helicopter is like getting into a Big pickup truck, it’s really not that Big of a deal!
10. Will my heart jump out of my chest during the ride?
Hopefully only when you gaze into your partner’s eyes. Air Adventures expert pilots gently take passengers into a scenic journey. Every turn is slow, smooth and subtle. The thrill is in your partner NOT the ride! In other words, motion sickness is extremely rare.
11. What does take-off feel like?
Exciting! Rotor blades are noisy, but a headset takes care of that! You will hear air traffic control guiding the pilot for take off and be part of the excitement every step of the way. Within minutes, you will flyaway!
Here’s a Key West secret that you probably knew but never thought about. The key to the Keys are unobstructed views. Whether you’re a helicopter newbie or veteran flyer, helicopters boast great visibility all around through the looking-glass cockpit. Every view is a superior view! Inquire about Air Adventures exciting off-the-door ride option!
12. How far up in the air are we?
400-500 feet.
13. Can you help me stage a picture-perfect marriage proposal?
Of course! Drop us a line, and we will assist to make it an extraordinary day trip to remember for a lifetime.
14. Can you help me stage a picture-perfect marriage proposal?
Of course! Drop us a line, and we will assist to make it an extraordinary day trip to remember for a lifetime.
