LONG BEACH AIR ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Hands‑On Dual Demo: Cabri Helicopter and Cessna Lessons Over Long Beach
A roughly two‑hour, instructor‑led program pairing a 15‑minute FAA‑approved simulator introduction with 30‑minute Cabri and 30‑minute Cessna flight lessons—ideal for beginners who want logged flight time toward a pilot license.
Hands‑On Dual Demo: Cabri Helicopter and Cessna Lessons Over Long Beach.
At Anthelion Helicopters’ Long Beach facility you begin with a short FAA SFAR awareness briefing and a 15‑minute, instructor‑guided session in an FAA‑approved flight simulator, then move on to two half‑hour, hands‑on flight lessons—one in a Guimbal Cabri and one in a Cessna—returning to the base to receive a signed certificate and logbook credit that can count toward a helicopter pilot license.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Guimbal Cabri G2 — a next‑generation trainer
Made in France, the Guimbal Cabri G2 is presented as a next‑generation pilot trainer featuring a hybrid fully‑articulated main rotor system and a Fenestron tail rotor, positioned as a highly capable alternative to conventional trainers.
Touch the controls in both rotocraft and fixed wing
The demo pairs a simulator introduction with a 30‑minute Cabri lesson and a 30‑minute Cessna lesson so novices and aspiring pilots can get hands‑on time at the controls and sample both sides of aviation.
Simulator training plus logged flight time
A brief, guided simulator session precedes the airborne portion; flight time logged during the lesson can be recorded and used toward a helicopter license if you choose to pursue one.
What the day feels like
What the experience feels like
The program follows a measured sequence: arrive early for check‑in and ID verification, receive a short FAA SFAR awareness briefing, spend 15 minutes in the flight simulator with an instructor, complete a safety briefing, fly a 30‑minute Cabri lesson around Long Beach, return to base and then fly a 30‑minute Cessna lesson, and finish with a signed certificate and logged flight time.
Suitability
Who it's for
Suitability notes and limits for prospective participants.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Total experience time is approximately 2 hours: 15‑minute simulator session, 30‑minute Cabri flight lesson, and 30‑minute Cessna flight lesson (plus check‑in and briefings).
Bring a government ID that matches the reservation name and wear closed‑toed shoes. Sun protection such as a hat and sunglasses is recommended.
Meet at Anthelion’s helicopter pad at Long Beach Airport; the facility address is 3213 Airflite Way Long Beach, CA 90807. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your reservation time for check‑in.
Anthelion enforces a drug‑ and alcohol‑free policy and the aircraft weight limit of 250 lbs.; staff may verify weight on arrival and refuse boarding for safety reasons.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Where do we meet?
All departures and returns are to Anthelion’s helicopter pad at Long Beach Airport. The office address is 3213 Airflite Way Long Beach, CA 90807; the operator is not located at the main airport terminal.
Is there a dress code?
Wear closed‑toed shoes for the flight lesson; sun protection like a hat and sunglasses is recommended.
Can I tip my pilot?
Tips are not included in the reservation total; tipping the pilot is discretionary and can be given directly to the pilot if you wish.
Is it safe?
Safety is the operator’s stated priority; Anthelion reports a 100% safety record and will reschedule flights at no extra charge if adverse weather impacts safety. Pilots continually monitor conditions and will notify you of changes when possible.
Will the flight time count toward a pilot license?
Flight time logged during your demo lesson can be recorded and used toward a helicopter pilot license if you choose to pursue certification.
How early should I arrive?
Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled start time to complete check‑in, show ID, and sign the liability waiver.