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Junior Pilot
Ages 7-12
$ 694.43
Clear Sky Adventures: One-Day Aviation Camp at Anthelion Helicopters
Take the Controls, Log Real Flight Time, and Launch Your Journey Into the Skies! Discover what it takes to become a pilot in just one action-packed afternoon at Anthelion Helicopters. Based at the historic Long Beach Airport (LGB), our intensive Aviation Day Camp offers students a hands-on introduction to the thrilling world of flight. Guided by our certified flight instructors, campers transition from aviation fans to active student pilots—building foundational skills in the hangar, the classroom, and the cockpit.
Choose Your Path: Fixed-Wing or Split-Fleet Add-On
Want to experience the unique dynamics of vertical flight? You can upgrade your child’s day with our 30-Minute Helicopter Instructional Experience. If selected, this live helicopter training flight takes place during the afternoon flight blocks, giving them hands-on experience with both fixed-wing and rotary aircraft in a single afternoon!
What’s included
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Our core day camp is centered around the world’s premier training aircraft, the Cessna 172 Skyhawk
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Official Junior Pilot Airplane Wings to commemorate their achievement.
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A Personalized Graduation Certificate documenting their training.
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Includes 1 full hour of legally loggable flight time that can be credited toward a future Private Pilot Certificate!
Itinerary
The Daily Schedule (12:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
Our day camp is meticulously structured to maximize hands-on learning and cockpit time. Here is what your camper’s afternoon will look like:
- 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | Arrival & Check-In
Drop-off window and parent paperwork completion. - 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM | VIP Hangar Tour
Get up close with our fleet! Campers will tour our facility, sit in our various helicopters and the Cessna, and take unforgettable photos inside the cockpits. - 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Ground School Fundamentals
Interactive classroom learning covering the Core Four of aerodynamics (Thrust, Lift, Drag, Weight), the “6-Pack” of essential cockpit instruments, and primary and secondary aircraft control surfaces. - 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Group Preflight Inspection
Hands-on tarmac safety! Campers learn exactly how pilots inspect a Cessna 172 before taking off. - 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM | The Flight Blocks (Flights #1 & #2)
In the Air: Your camper takes the controls during a live instructional flight lesson!
On the Ground: While one camper flies, the other takes command of our advanced helicopter flight simulator. - 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Paper Airplane Contest & Graduation
A fun, engineering-focused paper airplane making contest, followed by parent pick-up and our graduation ceremony.
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Registration Deadline:
To ensure proper scheduling, flight instructor pairing, and roster management, registration closes exactly 24 hours before the scheduled camp session start time. Late or same-day sign-ups cannot be accommodated.
Cancellation & Refund Policy:
Cancellations made more than 72 hours before the scheduled session start time are eligible for a refund, subject to a 10% processing fee. Cancellations made within 72 hours of the scheduled start time are strictly non-refundable. No-shows will be charged the full tuition amount.
Maintenance and Weather Disclaimer:
Flight activities are subject to weather conditions, aircraft maintenance, and airport operational requirements. If a flight is delayed or cannot be completed for these safety or operational reasons, it will be rescheduled to a later date based on availability. No refunds will be issued due to weather, operations, or maintenance-related schedule changes.