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    Key West Guided Helicopter Discovery Flight

    Take the controls with a Certified Flight Instructor over the Keys

    4.9 stars• 273 reviews

    Duration

    30–60 minutes

    Includes

    Briefing, instructor, flight

    Highlights

    Take the controls of a helicopter during a discovery flight over the Keys. Learn the basics of piloting with a Certified Flight Instructor at your side.

    • Explore helicopter controls and their use before takeoff
    • Inspect the aircraft as part of your pre-flight preparation
    • Practice the skills needed to safely control the helicopter
    • Fly around the Keys before returning to Key West Airport
    • Try hovering the helicopter if time permits

    What's Included

    • Pre-flight briefing
    • Certified Flight Instructor guidance
    • Aircraft walkaround

    Important details

    • Arrive 20–30 minutes before your scheduled flight for check-in and a pre-flight briefing
    • Pilots must be at least 12 years old; accompanying guests of all ages are welcome
    • Bring government-issued photo ID if you are 18 or older; travelers under 18 need a parent or guardian with valid ID
    • Wear relaxed, comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes suitable for operating aircraft controls
    • Weight limit: 275 lbs per seat; group limit is 600 lbs for flights up to 30 minutes and 525 lbs for flights up to 60 minutes
    • Keep all phones, cameras, body parts, and safety equipment inside the aircraft at all times
    • Expect flight plans to change or be cancelled due to weather, air traffic control, operational needs, or pilot discretion
    • Charges apply for any loss or damage to the aircraft, equipment, or environment

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel at least 48 hours before your flight for a refund minus booking charges. Cancellations within 48 hours, late arrivals, and no-shows are non-refundable. A $50 non-refundable rebooking fee applies. Receive a full refund if weather prevents your flight and it cannot be rescheduled.

    Product ID: M9RWM7

    FAQs

    Allow 20–30 minutes before your scheduled flight for check-in and the pre-flight briefing, plus up to 60 additional minutes beyond your scheduled flight time.

    Meeting details

    Temporary Building lobby, 3471 S Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040

    Experience provided by Fly-KeyWest

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    Pilot for 30 minutes

    $1,058.94

    Minimum of 12 years old

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    Guest

    $157.94

    All ages

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    Review summary

    4.9
    Excellent
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    Damian (also spelled Damien in some reviews) is clearly the heart of this operation, and he comes up again and again as the reason people love their experience. Guests describe him as friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely attentive, pointing out wildlife like sharks, turtles, stingrays, and dolphins mid-flight. One aerial photographer even praised his ability to nail specific angles and flight patterns for professional reef photography, which speaks to a level of skill that goes well beyond the typical tour pilot. The rides themselves get consistent praise for being smooth and scenic, with the Florida Keys providing a backdrop that reviewers say simply cannot be appreciated from the ground. One guest has now flown four times over six years, which says a lot. A practical tip from the reviews: ask about removing the doors for completely unobstructed views if that appeals to you. There is one isolated complaint about difficulty reaching someone by phone for a booking inquiry, so if you have trouble getting through, it may be worth trying a different contact method rather than giving up entirely. That aside, the overwhelming pattern here is of a well-run, memorable experience led by a pilot who genuinely cares about showing guests the best of the Keys.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Amazing addition to the trip. Highly recommend as kids loved the helo, the views are amazing, and you really get a feel for the ecosystem with all the islands, and inlets. Do it early as it helps you understand the island and all the others activities being offered. Fly Key West Helos team was great, and even refunded us for unused flights.

    Photo of Jeremey Thomas

    Jeremey Thomas

    July 2, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Amazing addition to the trip. Highly recommend as kids loved the helo, the views are amazing, and you really get a feel for the ecosystem with all the islands, and inlets. Do it early as it helps you understand the island and all the others activities being offered. Fly Key West Helos team was great, and even refunded us for unused flights.

    Photo of Jeremey Thomas

    Jeremey Thomas

    July 2, 2026

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