Rotor Aviation

This company is a fraud. Do not book a ride, lesson, etc with Rotor Aviation. I paid in full over a year ago (via Groupon) for a private lesson and these guys have given every reason in the book to avoid redeeming it. From total no shoes for a scheduled appointment to not returning calls, to outright lies about their equipment. At this point I wouldn’t accept anyway considering I’d be putting my life in the hands of these clowns. Total dissatisfaction, lies about having a helicopter, told to call in a month because theirs was broken. It went in and on for over a year. I’ve finally given up and asked Groupon for my refund. This Kevin guy who owns the company is worthless. There are other companies who offer similar service and actually come through. This company is into false claims and deception.

There are four+ reviews similar to mine… Please heed this. They, or at least Kevin, do not care to follow through on their commitments.
I purchased a voucher for two «Beginner’s Private Lessons», 3 months ago. I called the number listed to schedule the lessons several times and didn’t get a response. When I did, it was a phone tag, until I finally was able to schedule the flights. I booked two flights. The day before my first lesson, I hadn’t received any confirmation so I contacted the number I have. Them reaching out to me, all I got was «So sorry, no. Need to cancel.» Nothing about rescheduling, nothing about refunds, just that.
Based on the photos and positive results, you may have a better experience if you are a woman or a child.

Ladies this is for you too! I have had this on my «Bucket List» for a very long time. Finally I got to cross this one off of flying a helicopter. Rotor Aviation accommodated me with the help of Tobias my instructor. He was very patient and thorough in his instructions. What a thrill! Exciting, breath taking and just a great time. Have fun book yourself to a lesson. You deserve it!

This was a great opportunity and I did have fun. This was something i have been wanting to experience for a long time. The place where I met the instructor was in a professional office building. Very nice and clean. They treated me with professionalism and respect. They even had free coffee and cookies in the lobby. My instructor was Tobias. He was very friendly and informative. Really nice guy. He showed me the basics before the flight. The only downside to this whole thing was that it’s way too short. Wished it was a two hour flight because times does go by very fast. Overall it was an excellent experience and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to take a short flight or anyone interested in wanting to learn to fly. I am only giving it four stars because of the short time you get to spend in the air. I understand perhaps it might not be cost effective for the company but it would be nice if you could spend more time in the air.

My wife purchased a groupon for my birthday for the introduction helicopter flight. I contacted Kevin on a Tuesday to set up a time for Saturday at 10:00. I showed up at the location at 9:45 and waited until 10:10 and still no word so I decided to wait until 10:30 and he still didn’t show up. I contacted groupon on Monday for a full refund.

I got my boyfriend a flight lesson today for his birthday and he loved it! He had an absolutely amazing experience! Great unique gift for someone who had been saying he wants to fly forever! They were really nice and knowledgable! I got an affordable deal on TravelZoo and was very satisfied! Try them out :)

Great experience! This was my first time flying and the instructor was very helpful. I would certainly recommend going here if you never have flown a helicopter and you would like to give it a try.

I received an introductory helicopter lesson with Rotor as a birthday present. I do hold a fixed wing license but the helicopter experience was entirely different. I was impressed by all aspects of the experience and would recommend it to anyone. You will be flying the aircraft before you know it. Be warned though, you may get addicted to flying…

I bought an groupon for my boyfriend Scheduled for a 45 minute helicopter lesson at 3:30 and been waiting for a whole hour and the guy never showed up I tried calling him and no answer the attendants at airflite aviation tried calling him and also no on answered. This was really a waste of my time since I’m coming out from Palmdale and I didn’t even get any call back or response.

I was thoroughly impressed. Enough so that I am going to go forth and get my license. Teaubis was an excellent instructor. Catered to my needs and helped me understand exact what I needed to do, my intentions are to have him teach me to fly so I can get my pilots license. I recommend and rotor aviation to anyone who who wants to really learn. As I do

An absolutely amazing experience.
As a private pilot of single-​engine airplanes Helicopters have always interested me but intimidated me; these guys had me at ease and confident about the flight right off the bat
I took what I guess would be called a discovery flight
A very good way to get a ‘taste-​test’ of helicopter flight. Was thoroughly impressed with how much flight/​landings/​take-​offs we managed to fit in the allotted time.
Starting with a basic briefing on the flight controls and then we were flying.
Couldn’t have nicer guys
Teaubias is super even-​keeled, very relaxed and very good at guiding you through some of the basics
Really wish I could give these guys 6 stars
Great experience

If you are looking for an authentic experience, for yourself or for your child who is interested, book some time. One hour here is way better than a day at Disney Land.
We decided to give my son an experience instead of a birthday party this year. An introductory lesson to flying a helicopter was a bigger hit than we anticipated.
We were cautious at first because our son was so young (he can’t reach the pedals of the car, let alone those of a helicopter), but Teaubias inspired our confidence and put both our nerves and our son at ease.
Teaubias made the day a lasting memory for our son, beyond just the opportunity to fly a helicopter. He tailored the lesson for our son’s age and interest, provided opportunities for pictures for us, and was very accommodating. He treated my boy as important, and the boost in his confidence as a result– to have the undivided attention of a «real helicopter pilot» and to be treated like a «co-​pilot» — has been long lasting and real.
Our son has now done something no other child his age has, and that experience has done something for him that even our support and encouragement cannot.
Thanks, Teaubias!

FANTASTIC Experience!!!
Teaubias, the instructor, greeted me with a warm smile and made me feel immediately at ease. We chatted for a short time to determine what I wanted to get out of the experience (bucket list, tour flight, etc). I told him that I love to fly and wanted to learn.
We proceeded out to a small helicopter that was equiped with dual controls. He explained what each control was and how it effected the movement of the helicopter. We ran over the pre-​check list together and then headed for a pad in the middle of the airfield.
Once there, he demonstrated a movement or command and then let me repeat it. Gently lifting off the ground, gently landing. check. Foot pedals to rotate left and right… check. Now, up we go! It took me a bit more to get used to the joy stick part of it (because it’s a t-​bar) but I was very comfortable knowing Teaubias was there to keep us in check. He was very patient, encouraging, and confident in my ability to get a feel for it. I was so comfortable with him that, the two times where I did get nervous (making a banking left turn… WOW) but I immediately overcame the fear and embraced the experience!
I had such a wonderful time, I’ve set myself up for three more lessons.
Thanks a million Teaubias! I will see you SOON! :-)

My wife purchased a beginners private helicopter lesson for me thru «Amazon Local», from Rotor Aviation in Long Beach, CA, for my birthday. This lesson was something I had wanted to do for a very long time. I had a OUTSTANDING experience made even better by instructor Teaubias Boesch. Prior to going out to the helicopter he took the time to explain the necessary information from the FAA, and MOST IMPORTANTLY, the sensitivity of the controls for flying the helicopter. During the flight he continually ensured I understood the use of the controls, yet in a manner that instilled confidence in my ability to learn to maneuver the helicopter. Teaubias called to remind me of our appointment and after the lesson followed up again to ensure I had a great experience. I would highly recommend this adventure for anyone who ever thought about wanting to fly a «chopper». It is actually worth a 6 star rating.

I HIGHLY recommend Rotor Aviation. The instructor, Teaubias, was patient, clear and made the entire experience more than I had expected. If you want to learn to fly Helicopters, look no further. I will be booking more lessons very soon!

Having had a pilot’s license and flown gliders a few times, I was intrigued by the opportunity to try flying a helicopter. Finding this offer from Rotor Aviation on Amazon Local seemed perfect — and it was!
My instructor, Teaubias, was amazing. He really knew his stuff and did a fine job of putting me at ease. He took me step by step through everything and took me up in the air gradually enough that I was able to grasp pretty well what I was doing. When trying something new, I really appreciate an instructor like Teaubias who will take the time to find out how I tick and what works best for me.
I would definitely recommend Rotor Aviation and this instructor, Teaubias, for anyone who’s interested in learning to fly helicopters.

I bought an amazon local deal.
I called the number provided and Teaubias answered. We set a day and time without much back and forth.
On the day of my lesson, he was waiting for me in the lobby. he greeted me and we went into a conference room to discuss my expectations for that day’s lesson. «Is I this a bucket list type thing or is this a career you might want to pursue?’ I think he was trying to gauge my interest in the technical. If this was just something I wanted to do to say I did it, then he wouldn’t waste my time explaining everything in extreme detail.
We spent the next ~20 minutes going over what each control did and how the helicopter would react when you moved them.
We got in the helicopter and he explained his checklist. He flew us to a pad in a different part of the airport and he shows me the basics. Up and down, rotations, etc. Then he let me try with him spotting me.
If your interested in learning to fly, I would recommend this school/​pilot. He is very informative and patient.

Last year I had done an Amazon introductory lesson with another group, not realizing it was over an hour plus drive. When I saw the Rotor Aviation promotion, went for it. Two pluses were that it was 20 minute drive and the flight was 40 minutes.
Making the appointment was easy and met with Teaubias at the appointed time. After checking my log book, we did the mandatory briefings, talked about what I was looking for, then headed out to the helicopter. Teaubias suggested that we work on the pad, since that would give me the most experience for my time.
Had an excellent session doing lift offs and landings, then doing squares around the pad, before finishing with a circuit of the field.
Teaubias did a great job explaining when I mis-​controlled and how to correct it. At no time did his demeanor change, calm and professional at all times. For me, it was a lot more intense being only a few feet off the ground, compared to my earlier 20 minute flight at 1200 feet. Did a short debrief back at the landing pad.
I’m currently working on scheduling more time at Rotor Aviation. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone who wants to learn more about helicopter flight or just enjoy a tour of the local area.

I purchased an Amazonlocal deal and scheduled a 40 minute helicopter tour with Teaubias. Amazonlocal contacted me saying the deal was cancelled because the company went out of business. I was so confused and disappointed because I had made the reservation for a special event!
First, when I called Rotor Aviation they were in fact IN BUSINESS– so I blame Amazon local for lying to me. However, a breath of fresh air came when I spoke with Teaubias and he was understanding of my reservation and celebration. He worked out an adjusted deal (since the Amazonlocal deal had fallen through) and we had it scheduled for this past Saturday.
WHAT AN EXPERIENCE!!! It was a spectacular time and I felt very safe with Teaubias! We went from Long Beach Airport to the Queen Mary cruise ship and up the coast. It was an incredible perspective and we got amazing photos and saw the parts of the coast that you do not see from any plane ride or car drive. We got all the way up to Santa Monica Pier before the mist started rolling in and Teabias made sure we turned around and took a different route back so that we could be «safe», which I really appreciated.
Overall, I had an experience of a lifetime and would suggest this to anyone.
Lauren

In 2012 I earned a helicopter private pilot certificate in Los Angeles County.
In this region I’ve only found two heli operators that continuously have an insured aircraft available. Very serious because these machines cost up to $ 250,000 and if damaged who is going to pay for it?
Rotor Aviation in Long Beach had insurance for their heli, so I paid to be added to their policy and began flying with them and working towards the commercial pilot certificate.
Brad Sample was the instructor that released me on flights, and after a reasonable check out he signed me off for Pilot in Command solo.
A few times I had scheduled a flight and Brad wasn’t there, and when we spoke he said there had been a misunderstanding. Then he started disappearing for weeks at a time, he didn’t reply to his cell phone or e-​mail, and no one answered the Rotor Aviation office telephone. I think Kevin is the owner and I tried to contact him by phone and e-​mail and never heard from him either.
My training towards a commercial license having been totally interrupted, I had to go to another operator.
Daniel Lee