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All Reviews for Airplane Tours in North Shore

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36 reviews

Skyland Air Gyroplane 30-minute Private Flight - The Ultimate Flying Experience

An amazing ride in the sky

Reviewed by: Mj

Jay explained things very well before embarking on a great flight. I thoroughly enjoyed my flight and would recommend it to anyone

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

Allow plenty of time to find the location before the flight

Reply from activity provider

Thank you for flying with us! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

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Packages: 30-min Flight for One Person
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/04/20
Activity Date: 2025/04/18

Skyland Air Gyroplane 30-minute Private Flight - The Ultimate Flying Experience

10/10 experience from start to finish.

Reviewed by: Nick

Jay was an excellent host and guide. He shared so many interesting things about the aircraft, Hawaii, and the area we were flying over. Jay also has a keen eye for spotting wildlife. Thanks to him, I got to see turtles, and monk seals! I’m really glad I signed up for this experience.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

Remember to get the amazing photos and videos! ☺️

Reply from activity provider

I'm stoked to hear you had an excellent experience. Thank you for flying with us!

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Packages: 30-min Flight for One Person
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/02/01
Activity Date: 2025/01/10

Skyland Air Gyroplane 30-minute Private Flight - The Ultimate Flying Experience

Very much enjoyed my flight!

Reviewed by: Melanie

Super save and enjoyable flight! Saw two whales breaching! Highly recommend.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Reply from activity provider

I'm stoked you enjoyed your flight. Thank you!

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Packages: 30-min Flight for One Person
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/01/25
Activity Date: 2025/01/16

Honolulu Soaring North Shore Scenic Airplane Flights - Piloted Glider Tours in Oahu

너무 너무 감동이었던 글라이더 투어

Reviewed by: jung

글라이더 투어 처음으로 해 보았습니다.
긴장이 되긴 했지만, 하기를 잘 했다고 생각이 듭니다.
하늘에서 감동을 잊을 수가 없습니다.
하와이에 왔다면, 꼭~ 유인 글라이더 투어를 하시기 바랍니다.
완전 강추 입니다.~^^
무한 도전에서 나오셨던 그 아저씨...
지금은 세월이 15년이나 흘러 할아버지가 되셨지만,
같이 사진 찍어 주시면서 다양한 포즈 취하게 해 주시고 ㅎㅎ
즐겁게 사진을 찍었습니다.
다음에 또 하와이를 간다면 글라이더 투어 한번 더 하고 싶네요~^^

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Packages: Double Passengers Scenic Ride
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/08/05
Activity Date: 2024/07/31

Honolulu Soaring North Shore Scenic Airplane Flights - Piloted Glider Tours in Oahu

Amazing flight!!!

Reviewed by: Terry c.

It was an amazing flight with very professional pilots. We were able to stay up for 40 minutes and catch amazing views of the ocean runway and mountains. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone. Thank you for treating us like family and we will forever be friends. Thank you Mr. Bill!!!

Reply from activity provider

We appreciate this enthusiastic review, but we hope the SECOND word in the above text was "WAS" instead of "wasn't". That one word would negate all of the rest of the text.

  • They treat you like family!!!

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Packages: Single Passenger Scenic Ride
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/06/19
Activity Date: 2024/06/15

Honolulu Soaring North Shore Scenic Airplane Flights - Piloted Glider Tours in Oahu

Great adventure

Reviewed by: Tony

Weather was ideal for gliding, some clouds but above where we were flying.

Aerobatic exercises are exciting and one is able to experience some G-forces plus weightlessness during the loops. A most enjoyable flight from take off to landing. Would do it again if the opportunity presented itself.

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Packages: Single Passenger with Aerobatic Ride
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2024/04/21
Activity Date: 2024/04/17

Honolulu Soaring North Shore Scenic Airplane Flights - Piloted Glider Tours in Oahu

Amazing experience with kind pilot

Reviewed by: Catherine

I was able to see a beautiful view on the flight! The glider took off pretty quickly, but the flight overall was calmer than I expected. The pilot was so kind and professional. I really wish I can return to try the aerobatic ride. Thank you so much for a great experience!

Reply from activity provider

Thank you for your kind comments.

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Packages: Single Passenger Scenic Ride
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/10/02
Activity Date: 2023/09/30

Honolulu Soaring North Shore Scenic Airplane Flights - Piloted Glider Tours in Oahu

Best ever!!!

Reviewed by: Denise Richard

Wow!!! Let's start by saying Wow!!! This is a bucket list must! An this is the best place to ride in a glider. You won't regret it. All the guys that work here are so friendly. Very knowledgeable and very helpful. And Mr. Bill is such a character. He was very funny great sense of humor great personality. Place is well-maintained as even restrooms. And if you have to wait you can walk across the street to one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. You've got to try this. The views from the plane ride are breathtaking. You can see mountains, beach and on a clear sunny day the island of Kauai. Once you get up in the air it's quiet and beautiful. It's a touch of Heaven.

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Packages: Single Passenger Scenic Ride
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2022/09/30
Activity Date: 2022/09/28

Honolulu Soaring North Shore Scenic Airplane Flights - Piloted Glider Tours in Oahu

40 min glider ride at Dillingham airfield = awesome!

Reviewed by: Mike B

They did a great job! They were organized, and the pilot was wonderful. Of course the awesome scenery and experience of gliding along the mountain ridge and seeing whales in the distance was a once in a lifetime experience.

I highly recommend to anyone!

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Packages: Double Passengers Scenic Ride
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/03/07
Activity Date: 2022/03/05

Honolulu Soaring North Shore Scenic Airplane Flights - Piloted Glider Tours in Oahu

Awesome

Reviewed by: P. Chung

Awesome way to feel like a bird and get a view of both beaches and mountains.
Would highly recommend!

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Packages: Double Passengers Scenic Ride
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/01/24
Activity Date: 2021/12/29

Honolulu Soaring North Shore Scenic Airplane Flights - Piloted Glider Tours in Oahu

Totally Awesome!!!!

Reviewed by: Beneva & Rob

Incredible experience start to finish. Kim at check-in was helpful and friendly. Shawn our pilot, was knowledgeable and very reassuring. His obvious experience and friendly demeanor made the flight enjoyable. Thank you for a most memorable flight.

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Packages: Double Passengers Scenic Ride
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/11/12
Activity Date: 2018/11/09

Honolulu Soaring North Shore Scenic Airplane Flights - Piloted Glider Tours in Oahu

Fl We ride

Reviewed by: Bridge

Awesome staff and views! We were up in the air quickly and enjoyed a relaxing ride

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Packages: Double Passengers Scenic Ride
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/05/06
Activity Date: 2018/04/14

Honolulu Soaring North Shore Scenic Airplane Flights - Piloted Glider Tours in Oahu

Flying

Reviewed by: Dusti

Pilot was awesome.answered my many questions. Scenery was gorgeous

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Packages: Single Passenger Scenic Ride
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2017/05/26
Activity Date: 2017/05/23

Honolulu Soaring North Shore Scenic Airplane Flights - Piloted Glider Tours in Oahu

Great time.

Reviewed by: Linda E

Great staff, Everything was wonderful. Would definitely recommend.

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Packages: Double Passengers Scenic Ride
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/05/13
Activity Date: 2017/04/22

Honolulu Soaring North Shore Scenic Airplane Flights - Piloted Glider Tours in Oahu

Wonderful, unique experience!

Reviewed by: CoCoCorinne

We were slightly nervous but very excited. When we arrived, the ease and experience of the pilots and staff took away any concerns. The ride was smooth, serene and very fun. The views from up above were absolutely amazing! We even saw whales from the sky! I would highly recommend this activity to anyone. It may seem scary, but the ride was very secure and the pilot very experienced.

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Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2017/03/17

Honolulu Soaring North Shore Scenic Airplane Flights - Piloted Glider Tours in Oahu

Beautiful Trip

Reviewed by: Melinda

This was on my sixty-seven year old father's bucket list and it made his trip to Hawaii. I highly recommend, even for nervous fliers. Quite serene actually. Thank you Mr. Bill and pilot J.J. for a wonderful trip!

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Packages: Single Passenger Scenic Ride
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2016/12/26
Activity Date: 2016/12/25

Honolulu Soaring North Shore Scenic Airplane Flights - Piloted Glider Tours in Oahu

Sailplane

Reviewed by: Paul

Great flight & view coast line. Everyone should experience this ride.

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Packages: Single Passenger Scenic Ride
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2016/10/15
Activity Date: 2016/10/11

Honolulu Soaring North Shore Scenic Airplane Flights - Piloted Glider Tours in Oahu

pretty awesome experience

Reviewed by: Hugh

In spite of very short time 15 min., my son and I were fully satisfied with this glider riding. While being towed by an airplane, we didn't have any concern of falling down. But later we could fly in the air without an engine...wow quite awesome. No worry no concern no fear at all during the flight. a very soft flying..

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Packages: Double Passengers Scenic Ride
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2016/08/01
Activity Date: 2016/07/22

Honolulu Soaring North Shore Scenic Airplane Flights - Piloted Glider Tours in Oahu

Bills glider

Reviewed by: Marcela Lozano

Excellent experience. The pilots were both great and responsible. Weather was nuce

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Packages: Double Passengers Scenic Ride
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2016/03/26
Activity Date: 2016/03/23

Honolulu Soaring North Shore Scenic Airplane Flights - Piloted Glider Tours in Oahu

Bills glider ride

Reviewed by: Marcela Lozano

Excellent experience for my boys. The pilots were great and really made the difference. They will never forget

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Packages: Double Passengers Scenic Ride
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2016/03/26
Activity Date: 2016/03/23

Honolulu Soaring North Shore Scenic Airplane Flights - Piloted Glider Tours in Oahu

Future glider pilot had great time

Reviewed by: Kenryu

I took a friend from Japan to Mr. Bill's
He had a great time and wants to come back next trip to learn how to fly!

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Packages: Single Passenger Scenic Ride
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2016/01/28
Activity Date: 2016/01/25

Honolulu Soaring North Shore Scenic Airplane Flights - Piloted Glider Tours in Oahu

Christmas in Hawaii

Reviewed by: Cyndi

We spent Christmas in Hawaii and went on this excursion and absolutely loved it!!! The crew was fabulous and we would do this excursion again!!! Such a unique experience and the views were out of this world!!! Highly highly reccommend!!!

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Packages: Double Passengers Scenic Ride
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2016/01/11
Activity Date: 2015/12/21

Honolulu Soaring North Shore Scenic Airplane Flights - Piloted Glider Tours in Oahu

Glide with Bill

Reviewed by: Alan from Oz

Do not leave Hawaii without experiencing Bill's glider ride.

  • View from glider

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Packages: Single Passenger Scenic Ride
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2016/01/03
Activity Date: 2015/12/31

Honolulu Soaring North Shore Scenic Airplane Flights - Piloted Glider Tours in Oahu

Guided

Reviewed by: Russ

The Guides were very knowledgable and attentive, Caleb on the Valley Tour and Christina on the Ocean Cruise. They represented the Ranch very well.

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Packages: Single Passenger Scenic Ride
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/12/03
Activity Date: 2015/11/30

Honolulu Soaring North Shore Scenic Airplane Flights - Piloted Glider Tours in Oahu

Great glider ride, highly recommended!

Reviewed by: Lee Denham

Fantastic! Highly recommended! Beautiful view!
Great pilot and friendly Mr Bill offered us two flights because the winds were not quite right for a 20 minute flight.

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Packages: Single Passenger Scenic Ride
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/11/18
Activity Date: 2015/11/15

Honolulu Soaring North Shore Scenic Airplane Flights - Piloted Glider Tours in Oahu

Mr. Bill's Glider Ride

Reviewed by: The Jim man

I would highly recommend taking a glider ride up on the North Shore of Oahu to everyone. It was a bucket list item for me and did not disappoint. Very professional staff and my pilot Sean was exceptional. He let me take the controls for about five minutes of the ride. The views are spectacular. Very affordable and the best 20-30 minutes you will spend in the Islands. Be sure and take a Go Pro camera or do I as did and rent one from the glider folks. I have a great DVD of my entire flight.

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/09/23

Honolulu Soaring North Shore Scenic Airplane Flights - Piloted Glider Tours in Oahu

Out of this world!

Reviewed by: Steve M

Mr bills gliders was a fantastic high light of our trip.
The staff was very nice , and knowledgable .
My pilots name was Soloman, and I went up for a 30 min free style and a 15 acrobatic ride! Let me tell you this, the view s are incredible, super quiet . I saw isolated several storm clouds pouring rain over the water very cool to see from above.
The acrobatic part was 4-1/2 Gssssssssss and oh boy , what a ride so cool.
I highly recommend bills. It was worth every penny.

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Packages: Single Passenger [30 min]
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2013/10/19
Activity Date: 2013/09/24

Honolulu Soaring North Shore Scenic Airplane Flights - Piloted Glider Tours in Oahu

Glider ride

Reviewed by: Peter

Great glider ride. Very beautiful and quiet. Mr. Bill was great and very friendly. Would recommend for a good adventurous activity while in Hawaii.

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Packages: Double Passengers Scenic Ride
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2013/08/08
Activity Date: 2013/07/25

Honolulu Soaring North Shore Scenic Airplane Flights - Piloted Glider Tours in Oahu

Excellent!

Reviewed by: J.S.Song

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Reply from activity provider

Does that mean you liked our services ? :-)

A humble "Thank You !". I guess our 43 years of doing this activity (and 'lovin it) is showing.

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Packages: Double Passengers Scenic Ride
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2013/07/17
Activity Date: 2013/07/13

Honolulu Soaring North Shore Scenic Airplane Flights - Piloted Glider Tours in Oahu

Awsome experience

Reviewed by: Fernando

For those of us who enjoy flying (and for those who are not sure), this is a once in a lifetime experience (to soar in Oahu Northern shore). Great time if weather allows, stunning views (we saw even whales...) !

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2011/03/01