Miami Flightseeing Air Tours

Ich hatte einen Sunset-​Flug über getyourguide gebucht, was wohl etwas zu spontan war, weil der Flug so erst nach dem eigentlichen Termin bestätigt wurde. Als ich dort daraufhin anrief, war es aber kein Problem, einen Termin für den nächsten Abend auszumachen.
Flightseeing ist am Flughafen ganz gut ausgeschildert, also kein Problem das zu finden. Der Flughafen liegt etwas außerhalb, aber von Miami Beach ist er in einer halben Stunde Autofahrt zu erreichen.
Es gab eine freundliche Begrüßung, Kakao und Apfelkuchen und ein bisschen Flugschul-​Atmosphäre. Ich fand die Leute sehr nett und die Atmosphäre ziemlich spannend. Dass es aber auch ein bisschen Abfertigung ist, ließ sich aber nicht ganz verheimlichen.
Sunset wurde es dann nicht, weil ich dafür deutlich zu früh da war. Mir wurde dann noch etwas von zu erwartendem ungünstigem Wetter erzählt und zum Beweis eine aktuelle Wetterkarte online präsentiert, die etwas mehr Wind in Fort Lauderdale (also deutlich nördlicher) von West nach Ost zeigte. Dass man deswegen lieber gleich fliegen sollte und nicht erst zum Sonnenuntergang. Wir sind dann geflogen, ich wollte nicht zu lange warten und der Sonnenuntergang war mir auch nicht so entscheidend wichtig. Natürlich, als ich abends wieder auf der Erde am North Beach saß, wurde die ganze Zeit weiter geflogen.
Der Fluglehrer und Pilot war freundlich und sehr erfahren, die Maschine offensichtlich auch. Die Checkliste bestand aus dem losbinden der Cessna und der Inspektion beider Tragflächentanks. Dann ging es schon ans Einsteigen.
Eigentlich war es ein bisschen wie Autofahren. Losrollen, wie an einer Ampel kurz halten, mit dem Tower sprechen, abheben, eine Stunde fliegen, landen, parken, fertig. Kaum wacklig und ich habe mich die ganze Zeit über sehr sicher gefühlt. Ich durfte einmal kurz steuern, spannendes Gefühl, wie so ein Flieger reagiert (ein bisschen träger als ich vermutet hätte, aber man kann sich dran gewöhnen).
Die Ausblicke bei einem Rundflug über Miami und Miami Beach sind wirklich sehenswert, deswegen kann ich diese Tour auch sehr weiterempfehlen. Natürlich hängt es auch ein bisschen vom Piloten ab, was der draus macht. «Mein» Pilot hat mich einfach gucken, fotografieren und staunen lassen und nur gelegentlich ein paar Hinweise gegeben, auf Fragen dann gern geantwortet (ich hatte wenige). Für mich genau richtig.
Es gab übrigens weder Champagner (hätte ich für mich überflüssig gefunden) noch die Bitte nach Trinkgeld.

The location is at North Perry Airport and relatively easy to find. We experienced a warm welcome and were offered drinks and even cake — everyone was really friendly. :)
Our pilot (I think his name was Greg?) took us out to the small prop plane (2 seats in the front, a row for 2 – 3 ppl in the back) — no one else was flying with us (as it is often done in helicopter tours) and the pilot even gave us two bottles of champagne, so it was perfect for us as a couple.
The flight itself left me speechless, we flew over Miami, all along south beach, key biscayne, fisher island, etc. The pilot pointed out the important sights, also stadiums, celeb. houses, etc. He even did a low flight at south beach and a 360 round over the aquarium so we could take great pictures.
We really enjoyed the flight and the landing was surprisingly smooth, I wasn’t scared at all!

Just went on a tour of Miami and it was awesome! I was a little apprehensive of the propeller plane at first, but got over it when I saw how calm our pilot, Arnaud, was during the turbulence. I highly recommend this as an unusual date.
Also, I forgot to bring cash to tip our pilot. I don’t know what the protocol is for that, but I’m pretty sure it’s the norm. I feel terrible! Hopefully this review will make up for it a little…

We bought this deal on groupon during our visit to Miami and booked flight for late afternoon.
Location is little away from the south beach area. which is ok considering it’s a flight tour and is expected to be away from the city area. We reached there and the office is little hard to locate. We finally saw someone at their office and we paid extra $ 39 for taxes. We got introduced to our pilot. I think his name was Hugo and he immediately started talking to us about tips. We got into our plane and it is two-​sitter. and very ugly cheap interiors. they gave us champagne bottles and no openers. so when flight ends they can take it back I guess. Flight itself was not bad but gosh our pilot kept making his poor jokes and we could not enjoy a bit. Only if he had just shut up I would have given this 3 stars. Flight experience itself is ok not great ! I would rather spend on money on something else while in Miami.
Once the flight was over. our pilot just got out of control. and nagged us for tips. I was going to tip him anyways but it annoyed us. and once we were out of plane he asked for tips again. (which he would have gotten anyways)… He took our champagne bottles and asked why we did not drink.
I guess these guys have absolutely zero experience in hospitality. They are just a flying school that has decided to do flying tours. I would not recommend.

we book the grand miami tour and had a great time with a friendly pilot.

I booked the South Beach Tour on ⁵⁄₂₇ early afternoon.
The lady who took my order in April seemed like she had a lot of problems at that time. The prices on the web are FALSE. (Until they update the website) It is more expensive when you book and don’t ask about online coupons because it is outdated and you are really paying more than what is indicated. But then she was very personable and confirmed everything to my confidence. She answered all my questions patiently and thoroughly. For an extra price she hooked me up with a ride there from my hotel and back. No it is not limo.
I must say the pilots are very… accommodating. And good looking. Ladies be careful if you are single they might try to steal a kiss. Their European accent will steal your heart. Extra star!

It was HOT that afternoon. The planes are not air conditioned I think there is a valve where it blew air but that was it. Throughout the entire tour we were dripping drops in buckets of sweat. We didn’t talk much being we had to communicate through the headphones and the mic picked up every other sound other than our voices and if the windows were down then there was a lot of air interference.
For the price it is not a luxury tour, but it did allow me to see parts of Miami in a whole different perspective. Oh it was beautiful, and I know that if I did not get so sick in the middle of the tour, they would have no problem with flying over where ever I wanted. I would have given 5 stars but I felt oh so icky and sweaty and the planes are older so it had that older material smell and I am a girl trying to be cute in Miami on the holiday so you see the reason for the lower star rating.
This is a flight school also fyi. The pilots all have a wonderful cheesy sense of humor and we would be all day talking if we had nothing else planned.
TIPS: If you want to fly with someone, the flight will be easier if you are light. If you are heavy you may just want to fly with someone light or by yourself.
No luxury stuff here. Just down and dirty flying yes you will see everything you want to see for the time you are up there, but if it is hot hold your questions so we can leave the window down and feel the air blow the sweat off.
Overall my experience is not bad. I think I was used to a luxury air conditioned leather seat flight before so it kind of had a bad influence on this review. I don’t mind recommending this place just make sure you understand the flight does not have anemities. If you are a pretty girl, maybe the guys will make up for it, but if you are a guy, just expect a nice view ask them to fly over the nude beach one time!