Knocked this off the bucket list while in Arizona for business. What an experience!…read more Our Air Balloon Pilot, Scott was very knowledgeable and could provide us with background on the location we were flying over. This is a Sunrise flight so you have to be at the meet spot no later than 4:30am! You then shuttle to the location where you board your balloon for your ride. The views were amazing. The whole experience was so surreal. We wanted to take Earl back with us, he was such a vibe! He made everything full of fun. The booking includes: transportation from Chandler to the Launch Site, your balloon Ride & breakfast once you land. It was worth EVERY penny! I would definitely do this again if in the area. Don't debate. Just do it! Earl & Scott and their crew are amazing!

Knocked off a bucket list item celebrating my birthday by getting on a hot air balloon ride in…read moreArizona!! This was an experience!! Great views! And kinda scary just a tad lol! @arizonaballoonsafaris was a great company to book with. Per person this was $199 which included breakfast and champagne. This is a sunrise flight so you need to be there at 4:30 A.M. No exceptions!!! This was dope though, someone even got proposed too on our ride Would I do it again? Idk! But 10/10 experience

I can't express this enough... this group of people are rad!…read more From the start...professional, friendly and totally accommodating. This company is Veteran approved. Legit. I mean, from the time I got to the airport, everyone made me feel like I was home. It really is a cool vibe. The French Bulldog is a perfect shop/office dog. He is a badass little dog! The tour was incredible. Just like on a magic carpet. Our pilot was professional and I felt completely comfortable flying with him. A good dude. He continued the awesome vibe. I can't express my gratitude enough. Really. Thank you. This place is just rad.

I want to share a disappointment with a company here in town with my amazing small town city…read more... I had made a separate post on another page that was not approved. So I wanted to take it where it could be heard. I didn't include any names just the company - Optic Helicopter.  I thought it was very well stated and explained everything. But apparently someone else thought differently and that's ok....I just want people to be aware. A friend had posted on O&O sharing my story and after reading so many comments and hearing so many different stories that ended just how mine did....I knew I had to share! I booked a surprise Helicopter ride for my fiance birthday about a month ago (October 1st) with Optic Helicopter. I have Email confirmations along with waviers signed. The week pier to our flight I reached out to confirm our appointment due to planning almost 4  weeks ahead of time, but nothing ever came back to reconfirm our appointment flight. Then, the day before our flight (10/28), I got an automated text message confirmation for our 4pm flight...reading this put me at easy. It was a whole day I had planned for my fiance as a surprise scavenger hunt that lead to Hanger 24 for his finally surprise, which was a helicopter ride through Optic Helicopters. When we reached our final destination at the airport at 345 (as we were instructed to due so through the email, arrive 15mins before time). We were let in by an employee. We waited inside the gate with family and friends for over 20mins when another employee of the airport asked if we were there for Optic Helicopter, we said yes. Then we were told by this gentleman that the owner has not been around all weekend. His truck was there, but no helicopter. He told us that there was another group before us that was booked for a morning flight that he did not show up for either. Also stating that he is known to not show up for appointments. This cleary is an on going situation with him. (I've personally only heard good reviews, before I planned this trip) We went back inside Hanger 24 to ask for more info. Employees told us the same exact thing. That the owner just doesn't show up. That they have seen this too many times before. We called, we emailed, we texted...no answer. I have tried to reach out through soical media today but still no answer. I called my bank and a dispute is in progress. Crossing my fingers the bank will handle this. I have made my post on my personal page public so everyone could see the surprise scavenger hunt I had all planned out, until we were left there in total disappointment. Your welcome to check it out.... I understand that life happens. There's always 2 sides sometimes 3 sides to every story. I understand that many of people have had great times and so many have been left empty handed with no questions. But as to my knowledge he does have employees. If there was honestly a HUGE emergency, his team or employees would have reached out too clients on his books for this weekend. There are so many questions I have, just like you...and still no answers. (I am a Hairstylist and when I have an emergency or sick as hell, I have to inform anyone on my books to reschedule, I know how a business works) Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and I would never tell someone not to book with him but I will tell my story and I will tell people to be prepared for a possible disappointment, an expensive one too. I hoping that this pilot sees how many people he has disappointed and to possibly change the way he runs his business, because it is a very cool one, but not when you constantly let clients down and leave them with no answers. *** To only find out 10/30 evening that he was in GLAMIS! Saw on a friend's story. I left a review on his Facebook page and it was deleted.

We booked a brand new helicopter tour they were advertising. There were a couple of growing pains…read moreto the tour, but we LOVED flying through the Grand Canyon! The Grand Canyon views were incredible. We never would have been able to see the Grand Canyon from that perspective otherwise. Spirit Mountain was okay. We felt safe flying with Rick.

I would highly recommend doing a tour with them! Views of…read morethe Grand Canyon were spectacular. Eric our pilot made sure that we felt safe the entire time. He also was very knowledgeable about the terrain that we were flying over.

I called looking for a quote for a party bus for my son's birthday party. Unfortunately, they…read moredidn't have a vehicle large enough to accommodate our group, so we weren't able to book. That said, I still wanted to leave a review because the person who answered the phone was incredibly kind, patient, and helpful. Even though they couldn't provide what we needed, they took the time to answer my questions and were genuinely pleasant to speak with. Great customer service goes a long way, and their kindness left a lasting impression. I wouldn't hesitate to call them again in the future for transportation needs. Thank you for the wonderful customer service!

From booking to final drop off everything was amazing!! Mason accommodated my party in every way he…read morecould!! Truly made our birthday celebration a night for the books!! Very fair and reasonable pricing! Bus was super clean, cool, and ready for any party! Will definitely keep FunTastic Rides as my go to rental spot!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND :)

We attended a 60th birthday party wine tour. Eddie was our host/driver! He was pleasant, helpful…read moreand welcomed us to have a great time. The van was fully decorated, and champagne served and music on. Our first stop Maurice Carie, Tasted wines, enjoyed a great live band, charcuterie, and a fabulous pastry,baked Brie. Eddie showed us the Barrel Room and shared some information about the barrels. Our next step was Lorimar winery, we enjoyed wine, live music, the outdoor patio was packed with people having a great time. The air was chilly, but they had heaters for comfort. They served a buffet meal which was quite delicious and generous! Our server at Lorimar made herself available for anything we needed. Eddie, our driver even fetched our sweaters when we needed them. This was event first class, fun, and no hassle. We all had a great time! The only challenge, which is typical at public events, long bathroom line for the women at Lorimar. This place was rockin' and with music and dancing!

Did this tour yesterday and when I tell you a time was HAD! Ray and his team were EVERYTHING!…read moreThe bus was decorated super cute. He had welcome champagne. Ray was Awesome. He made sure that we were taken care of at every stop. He took pictures and just made us feel special. I can't say enough about this tour. A must do and I will definitely be booking it again. Thank you Ray! You guys Rock!

I did my homework looking around form a flight school that was a good fit for me…read more Chris, the owner, rolled out the red carpet and showed me around. I got to meet many of his instructors. All were great guys, great to talk to, all very experienced, competent and patient. I continued to look at other schools, as I wanted to make the best choice for me. So, I booked a lesson, Mark is my assigned instructor. The guy was awesome! I've flown quite a bit previously, this was an aircraft I was not familiar with. Mark gave me a great run down of the plane, and had me do the pre-flight myself, but supervising to make sure I didn't miss anything, which was perfect, I learn best by doing things myself, Mark zeroed in on that, and let me do my thing, and alerted me to anything that I missed and explained it. That was perfect. Mark had me taxi, I was unfamiliar with this aircraft, and a little nervous about it, but Mark zeroed in on that and encouraged me to taxi, and get familiar with the rudder controls, and get the feeling for it. Mark was super patent the entire time and kept giving me information, and also had me using the radio, holding me to performing as PIC, he didn't let me allow my nervousness to hold me back, he comfortably encouraged me to push forward. Which again is how I learn the best. Chris was there, overseeing operations and checking in with me as to how it was going. Again, what a great guy. Both of these men had a great sense of humor, were encouraging. I'm used to flying a very old C172, and these aircraft are very new with very modern avionics that I am not familiar with, but eased me into finding everything. What this did was give me just enough to want to jump back into lessons feet first. What a great day. I'm anxious to have my next lesson with my instructor, and fly as many planes as they offer so I can have experience flying several aircraft They make becoming a pilot lots of fun. Yeah, I got very nervous being in an unfamiliar aircraft, and the modern avionics intimidated me, but Mark kept me busy and hands on, and didn't let me talk myself out of adapting to the modern avionics. A little on the aircraft, it was a very new airplane, very sensitive and responsive to the controls, I'm using to a very old 172 that is like pushing draft horse around, these aircraft respond to a light touch, this is teaching me to fly a modern plane that flies like it is supposed to that didn't make me have to wrestle with the controls like I am accustomed to, which made that plane a pleasure to operate. My only complaint is that it is not my day to fly today! And I want to fly more. I have to pay as I go, so, I'm flying on a budget, yet Chris and Mark are good with that, and have a plan to keep me flying often, and keep on learning. This is exactly the kind of learning environment that I need. I am impressed. I can't speak highly enough about the school or the quality of instruction. This is exactly what I need, as in my not so distant future, I am acquiring my own airplane, and am going to tour 48 states by air. I'll be traveling alone, and these guys are giving me thorough instruction to help me grow into a competent and confident pilot so I can accomplish my dreams. So, if you're looking for a great flight school, with great instructors that are other yet will push you to learn hands on, and flying NEWER aircraft, you'd be hard pressed to find a better school. The school is a very veteran friendly place, treating this old Jar Head like a VIP. SEMPER FI.

From the owner: Flight Ventures Aviation Academy is a full-service flight school providing both Rotor and…read morefixed-wing training for private pilot, commercial, and instrument up to CFII, MEI, and ATP/CTP, including sports pilot licenses and twin engine ratings. Come and train at our state-of-the-art facility in our all-glass cockpit, New TAA aircraft, & Advanced Simulators. Call to schedule a Discovery Flight Today. We also offer Helicopter Wine Tours, Helicopter Beach Tours, Proposals, Special Occasions, and gender reveals. Treat yourself to a private helicopter tour in Temecula Valley Wine Country. Enjoy spectacular views of California while flying over the coast, where beaches stretch for miles, and the Pacific Ocean teems with marine life. Then, head inland to Temecula Valley and land at an award-winning winery for a gourmet lunch and wine tasting. Custom Tours and Lengths are Available. Start your Aviation Career Today! Job Placement Available, Call Now!