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Los Angeles Discovery Flight

TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10

AverageTop 49% in Los Angeles

1 review · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Los Angeles
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Take the controls with a certified flight instructor and enjoy remarkable views of Los Angeles on a hands-on discovery flight.

About this tour

Take the controls of a real airplane and see Los Angeles from a pilot’s perspective. Departing from Van Nuys Airport, this Los Angeles Discovery Flight pairs hands-on flying with remarkable views of the city.

Fly alongside a certified flight instructor who introduces you to the basics of flight and guides you through the experience. As the landscape opens up below, you’ll get a fresh look at Los Angeles from above while discovering what it feels like to pilot an aircraft. Bottled water and a locker are provided.

Your meeting point is at Van Nuys Airport, where you’ll be met in front of the door by a black Volvo SUV displaying an Accelerated Flight Academy sign for a ride inside the airport. Choose this Los Angeles Discovery Flight for an engaging introduction to flying and a memorable aerial view of the city.

Highlights

  • Take the controls of a real airplane with a certified flight instructor
  • Admire sweeping views of Los Angeles from the air
  • Learn the basics of flight during your experience

What's included

Included

  • Locker
  • Bottled water

Ratings on each provider

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Important information

  • Meet at Van Nuys Airport in front of the door for pickup in a black Volvo SUV with an Accelerated Flight Academy sign
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals are allowed
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  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 1 review. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Los Angeles
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.1. Top 49% in Los Angeles means it ranks in the top 49% of tours in Los Angeles by this score.

Provider rating distribution in Los Angeles

How many tours in Los Angeles have a provider rating at or below each value. The dashed line is this tour.

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