Monterey Photo Flight
Choose your route and experience the thrill of our doors off photo flight. Get that dream shot with this fully customizable flight. Slow down, pick the sites, or just trust our pilots to provide the best experience. Our photo pilots will help you get those viral instagram shots without the glare from a window.
Please see our Disclaimers / Rules Page for more information. The aerial photo and general information page has restrictions, disclaimers, and policies that affect this flight. If you have questions, feel free to call anytime to talk with a booking agent or pilot.
WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS:
The booking system will notify you if the max passenger weight is exceeded based on the weights you enter for all passengers. Max single passenger weight is up to 300 lbs. or a combined seating of all passengers from 500-560 pounds depending on the aircraft.
Please note: The required passenger information you enter here will be verified during check-in prior to the flight. At least 1 passenger for each group must be over 18 years old and bring a valid form of ID that matches the information you provide. We can only accept Government-issued ID's (Passport, Drivers license, State ID card, etc.). for a complete list of valid ID's, please contact our office.
All loose items must be secured, no loose shoes or sandals, purses, backpacks, long hair should be tied back, no hats (beanies are a great option).
Cell phones and cameras require lanyards (we have rentals available if needed).
At the time of check-in, you will be weighed, checked physically for loose items and offered any loose item options available depending on circumstances.
All passengers get their own seat and open door position, any person can choose to have a door put back on for their seat prior to departure if they change their mind at the time of check-in.
In the event you choose not to fly, are unable to fly due to loose items or any other personal issue or concern, become uncomfortable with doors off flight (after the briefing, some people change their mind), no refund is available.
FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS: The FAA and our fly neighborly policy have limitations to our flight path and altitudes. We are unable to loiter for more than 2 loops at any location or fly lower than 600' over any building, structure, or populated areas. Our photo experiences give you the best of what a helicopter can legally and safely offer. If you have questions or require a unique flight, just call or message, and one of our pilots will go over details and answer any questions.
CANCELLATION OR DATE/TIME CHANGE POLICY:
Weather, ATC, FAA or other unexpected delays or cancellations from our end are not subject to cancellation fees. If you arrive willing and able and we just can't fly, there will be no charges to you and you will receive a full refund back to your credit card or a credit on account as you request. Giants games do require a slightly varied path and flights can be conducted with an exceptional experience.
All cancellations or changes require you to talk with a live person, the use of email is not satisfactory. If you must use email, be sure to allow at least 1 day for us to respond. If you do not get a response, please call. (831) 763-2244
All bookings are required to be paid in full at the time of booking.
Any cancellation is charged a 10% booking fee at the time of refund
All wine flights incur a non-refundable charge of $500 in addition to the 10% refund fee.
Less than 3 days’ notice - Customer cancellations or changes with less than 72 hours notice from time of departure receive a refund less a 25% cancellation fee.
24 hour cancellations or NO-SHOW - No refund for cancellations within 24 hours, no-show, or late arrivals past 10 minutes from the time of departure. Clients who arrive over the 300lbs individual weight limit or total weight limit will be considered within the 24 hour cancellation.
My ID does not match the Credit Card details on file” – You can use another card or cash. Cancellation charges will apply to the person's card used to purchase the flight if we cannot obtain verification details such as a photo ID and both sides of the credit card presented together.
CHANGE YOUR FLIGHT DATE/TIME
After booking your reservation, changes to your flight date or time must be requested and are subject to many factors, so please give us 5 days or more notice if possible. We will do our best to accommodate your situation.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS:
The FAA and TSA require that we check all carry-on luggage in accordance with Federal regulations. Please be aware of these limitations to what you can and can not carry on our aircraft. Any items found to be in violation will need to be removed from your person and luggage prior to boarding.
For a complete and current list of items that you can and can not carry please visit these two websites -
https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/
TSA - https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all