SkyThrills!

My boyfriend took me here for my birthday and it was the most adventurous experience I’ve ever had! Mike was our pilot and was super knowledgable and sweet. He’s just an awesome guy who knows his info. He’s been flying since he was 8 and his dad was into planes too, so he must just have it in his blood. My boyfriend and I both rode on the biplane in the front as Mike steered us in his own single seat behind us. I would highly recommend this to anyone who is up for some fun and excitement! I mean, how many people do you know have TOUCHED clouds with their own bare hands? I HAVE!

Fantastic!.. a life long dream come true. Pilot Mike turned the controls over to me once we were in the air. Took a beautiful cruise over Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Disney Land, etc. I felt excited but very safe sitting behind the steady roar of the 7 cylinder radial engine… Pulling a 180 over the ocean was the best!. The WACO biplane is in perfect condition and quite a beauty.
The ground crew, Veronica and Zach were super nice, informative, and helpful.
For $ 25 I bought a video of the whole experience. It was a birthday gift that will live with me forever. Thank you Christine!

My better half arranged a mission on the Pitts aircraft as a birthday present and all I can say is that this was the best birthday gift I have ever experienced! Sky Thrills is an awesome adventure and there is nothing else like it!
Michael (aka Rocket) is a great instructor (and a helluva nice guy) with an incredible amount of experience. He’s logged over 17 years as a pilot of 737 aircraft and has been flying since he was a kid with his dad. His knowledge of aviation is clearly evident but it’s his passion and kindness that sets him apart. You can tell he loves the science, art, and discipline it takes to fly. He espouses this throughout the experience and it’s no wonder he’s been so successful.
I received a comprehensive briefing on safety, what to expect during the flight, and instructions on how to perform each stunt. At first, I was concerned I would quickly forget all of this important information, but was reassured throughout the entire mission as Michael guided me step by step. I was amazed at how straightforward the Pitts aircraft responds and how it feels to experience 4G’s. My only complaint was that I couldn’t spend all day up there, above the clouds.
Let me be clear — not only would I recommend the Sky Thrills experience, I recommend coming back for more, and more, and more. Thank you Michael for an exhilarating day and thank you for sharing your passion of flying. Best day ever!

I did the 30 min acrobatic flight on the bi-​plane today. EPIC. Mike is an awesome guy and an awesome operation. Was very cool taking the controls the entire time. A word of advice — take it easy on the negative Gs. Thanks Mike!

Not enough stars to rate this experience! Out of body experience. The best!!! Mike was awesome, professional, and loves what he does.

Had an amazing experience yesterday! My husband surprised me for Valentine’s with a bi-​plane ride on the yellow Waco they have. Mike was amazing, very knowledgable, makes you totally comfortable, and tells you what to expect the whole time (since mine was a surprise I didn’t know much about what I was getting into!). I would definitely recommend this to anyone and I can’t wait to go up again and try out another plane!

Got my husband a Bi-​Plane ride for his birthday, he’s STILL talking about it, he absolutely loved it. He says its the very best present he’s ever had, and NEXT time, I HAVE to go up too. And I will I was a bit nervous, I’m afraid of heights but seeing how excited and happy he was made me excited to go up one day. And Mike the pilot, such a wonderful nice friendly man, can’t say enough good things about him and the whole experience, HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT

Mike was amazing all the time. I booked mine online and did not have a problem at all. When I called the day before, he ask if I can move mine into 8 am since my appointment was at 10:30 am. I said no, and he said that’s okay. When I got there, he immediately assisted me with what to do (briefing). I got the Ultimate Thrill Ride Basic for 35 Minutes and in my calculation we took off at 1118 and landed 1158.
I did fly 90% of the time and did all the maneuvers as promised, and more.
Maneuvers I’ve done:
Rolls
Double Rolls
Loops
Hammerheads
Spins
Inverted Flying
Mike did:
Take off
Forward Somersault
Landing
Best Experience: +6 and –2 G’s.
1118 Start Engine
1158 End Engine
The only down side of this trip is the ‘admin’ upstairs who I asked for help regarding the dvd of my flight. The lady did help me but no good customer service was there with them or her. Still, thanks for the help while saying not good things.

This is the best bday gift ever…**smiLe**
Thank you my lovely wife Zz… Love U
This was an awesome flight. Nothing to compare with my regular flight training. Mike (the instructor) was excellent and well trained. Just simply followed his instructions, so easy to perform all these tricks and turns.
Will definitely fly again with Mike…

Even with a TFR that affected inbound/​outbound traffic, Mike was professional and eager to get us flying.
Had a blast in the Pitts.
Can’t say enough good things about Mike. He’s very good at making you feel comfortable regardless of your skill level. Mike loves to fly and it shows.
Thank you Mike and Sky Thrills for an awesome hour of flying!

It was thrilling and easy and I can’t wait to go again!
My awesome brother bought me the «Intro Thrill Ride» for my 40^th birthday. Because of a busy schedule, I finally got to taking it nearly 9 months later. When I called SkyThrills to schedule, my delay in booking wasn’t a problem. I was pleasantly surprised to have the owner and pilot, Michael Blackstone, personally work on getting me scheduled.
The facility and hangar are nice. They have it setup with tables and chairs to be comfortable for guests as they fill out paperwork and wait for their turn to fly. The gear and safety briefing rooms are also themed and comfortable. After putting on a jumpsuit, I was led into the safety briefing room and my family was allowed to join me. The safety briefing is necessary and helpful.
Michael and his crew did a great job of making sure I was comfortable, understood instructions, and had fun. Michael was especially good at giving clear and encouraging instructions while flying. I liked that he gauged my level of comfort and ability and gave me more control doing the acrobatics. It sounds like he loves his job (and why wouldn’t he?).
I had a great time and look forward to returning for more acrobatics and the vintage plane dog fights!

I did the 35min stunt ride in the Pitts. The whole experience was awesome and I even got to do the maneuvers myself (with pilot on dual controls also helping so its really safe)! You go up with the owner, Mike, who is the friendliest guy, has lots of experience, and is super passionate about flying. Mike explained everything we were going to do, and then made sure I had fun! We did barrel rolls, flips, hammerhead, flying upside down — it was so cool! I pulled 5Gs!
He adds a lot of nice special touches, like a free DVD video recording of your flight, and making sure you get lots of cool pictures with the plane. We flew in from San Francisco just for this and it was totally worth it!

I had booked the barnstorming biplane special as a surprise for my boyfriend, and it turned out to be an absolutely AMAZING experience! Mike and his staff was awesome and they made us feel very comfortable, relaxed, and safe. He showed us around the city and pointed places out while he gave interesting facts for us to know. My most favorite part of the plane ride was when he let us experience zero gravity! I would definitely come back in the future to actually fly the plane myself someday. HIGHLY recommend anyone to try this and experience the awesomeness yourself if you’ve never done anything like this before! You won’t regret it!

Had a flight today with Mike! Introductory flight and it was way more than I ever expected. Mike and crew were awesome. Got real hands on flying experience and it was truly a blast. If you are looking for a thrill and love aviation, these guys are top notch. I will for sure be back.

WOW… WOW…WOW…WOW. This was AMAZING. We did the barnstorming special and it does not disappoint. Erika and Dad absolutely loved it. Mike is very kool and will definitely come back. Bi-​planes rule.

Did the 30 minute acrobatic flight that my gf got me for my birthday. It was AMAZING. I was able to pull 5Gs in the red/​white Pitts plane but vomited afterwards once I got out of the plane. It’s pretty taxing on your body. I don’t recommend having a large breakfast/​brunch before your flight, it’s likely to come out…
Mike was simply the nicest and best pilot you could be in the air with. He’s relaxed, talks you through all the maneuvers and genuinely cares about your safety and welfare. He’s had tremendous amount of experience and is just really fun to work with. On top of being a great pilot, he’s also a great guy; ¹⁰⁄₁₀ would beer with.
All in all, expect to be there at the facility for about 1.5−2 hours and if Mike’s your pilot, consider yourself lucky! Would definitely do this again.

Extremely exciting and well worth it! I had an absolute blast with Mike! This is defiantly an experience I plan on doing again and something I highly recommend. Take my word for it, call now, make an appointment and go asap!

Unforgettable experience!
I took to the skies on my birthday and it was INCREDIBLE! I learned how to fly a plane with Rocket and he was extremely supportive, very much hands off, and patient. Flying a plane in 3D space is unique because you can maneuver your way up/​down and side-​to-​side. I wasn’t accustomed to the seating arrangement initially since I sat in the back and my instructor sat up front. Also, I didn’t steer with a wheel, but with a stick lever to maneuver the small plane. You just look out the window off to your sides and steer away. We flew over the ocean and saw Knott’s Berry Farm at a distance. I had the tendency to want to point the nose of the plane downward because I wasn’t accustomed to it being above eye level, but once you get the hang of it, it’s amazing.
Rocket made my birthday experience a memorable one. We did dips and I was lifted off my seat a couple times. Try this if you dare! Since it was my first time flying, I didn’t partake in the flips and turns, but will look into it for future birthdays!

Mike is awesome! Never met anyone so passionate about their work like him! I had a great experience flying w/​Mike on the open cockpit WACO on my bday. I bought the ultimate thrill deluxe package. It was an anazing experience. However, I recommend to go with the adventure ride for those who are flying for the first time & is most likely to get motion sickness.

Biplane with Mike was the best!
Surprised my girlfriend with the sunset ride over Malibu and the Hollywood sign. Was better than both of us ever expected!
Plane ride was amazingly smooth. Mike takes you over all the awesome LA sites. You can even open google maps and see what you’re flying over! If you’re up for it he’ll even do a few maneuvers!
Sky Thrills office is beautiful and is right on the flight line. You can walk around the other planes and see take offs and landings.
***Make sure to bring cameras!!! The plane ride is so smooth that you can snap amazing shots over LA!