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

Amazing experience with kind pilot

Reviewed by: Catherine, 2023/10/02

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!

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Thank you for your kind comments.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2023/09/30
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Honolulu Soaring North Shore Scenic Flights - Piloted Glider Tours in Oahu

Best ever!!!

Reviewed by: Denise Richard , 2022/09/30

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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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2022/09/28
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Washin Air Honolulu Airplane Sightseeing Scenic Flight Tour

10 out of 10

Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii, 2022/09/29

I had tried to go on this tour previously for the flight school but it cancelled. This time, we opted for the scenic flight. The experience was pretty cool - and really immersive especially if you have an interest in aviation.

It was really rainy and we had called a couple times on the way to the airport to see if the flight was going out. The cloud cover was pretty low on the northeast side so a lot of the mountain view was obstructed. Overall, pretty cool tour but wish the weather cooperated with us!

Would go again for the flight school option!

  • The views!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/07/08
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Honolulu Soaring North Shore Scenic Flights - Piloted Glider Tours in Oahu

40 min glider ride at Dillingham airfield = awesome!

Reviewed by: Mike B, 2022/03/07

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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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/03/05
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Honolulu Soaring North Shore Scenic Flights - Piloted Glider Tours in Oahu

Awesome

Reviewed by: P. Chung, 2022/01/24

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

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2021/12/29
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Washin Air Honolulu Airplane Sightseeing Scenic Flight Tour

Great aerial with an expert pilot

Reviewed by: KWIC, 2020/01/18

Very good experience with Washin Air. The proprietor is an instructor too and has superb control over the aircraft. I was able to take good aerial photography shots...Aerial Hawaii is beautiful and a must do...

Comments from activity operators

Aloha! Thank you for coming to Washin Air. We are very happy to hear you enjoyed your flight with our pilot. You can also operate our plane. We hope to see you again. MAHALO!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2019/12/28
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オアフ島 セスナ(小型飛行機)ノースショア&真珠湾(パールハーバー)周遊60分コース <日本語ガイド>byワシン・エアー 

新婚旅行の思い出に

Reviewed by: nagisa, 2020/01/18

宿泊しているホテルまで送迎あり
パイロットのかたは日本人で安心
ハワイの美しい景色をセスナから観て、忘れられない素敵な思い出になりました。
パイロットの方がガイドもしてくれるのでとても楽しいです。
記念日等でまた乗りたいと思いました。

Comments from activity operators

nagisa様。先日は、ワシン・エアにお越し頂きまして、誠にありがとうございました。また素晴らしいコメントを頂きまして、ありがとうございます。フライトを楽しんで頂けまして何よりでございます。また素敵な思い出のお手伝いが出来て、私どもも大変うれしいです。素敵な写真もありがとうございます。是非、またハワイにお越しの際には、ワシン・エアで「空からハワイ」をお楽しみくださいませ。

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2019/12/29
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オアフ島 セスナ(小型飛行機)ノースショア&真珠湾(パールハーバー)周遊60分コース <日本語ガイド>byワシン・エアー 

予定変更が吉?

Reviewed by: debu, 2019/07/12

夜景遊覧が目的のツアーでしたが、天候不順なのと時間に余裕があったのでサンセット遊覧に変更してもらいました。予定の20分の遊覧時間が10分ちょっとに勝手に短縮され、家族は少々不満気味でしたが素晴らしいサンセットを見れたのでまぁ良しとします。

Comments from activity operators

Debu様 先日はワシン・エアにお越しいただきまして、誠にありがとうございました。またコメントもいただきましてありがとうございます。
ワイキキのきれいな夜景をご覧いただけるナイトフライトもいいですが、お天気のいい日は夕焼けの中を飛ぶこのサンセットツアーもお勧めです。約20分のフライトとありますのは、ワシン・エアのハンガーを出発して帰ってくるまでのおおよその時間を示しております。弊社の都合でフライト時間を短縮事はございません。また、サンセットツアー並びにナイトツアーはダイヤモンドヘッドを回って帰ってくるツアーとなっており、約10分ちょっとのフライト時間というのは不可能です。また、管制塔の指示によりその時によってルートを変更せざるを得ない場合もございますが、その場合のフライト時間は短くなったり、長くなる場合もございます。だいたい皆様フライトされますと、喜んで頂きますので、時間が短く感じられるようです。
素晴らしいサンセットを見て頂けて何よりでございました。

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2019/07/07
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オアフ島 セスナ(小型飛行機)ノースショア&真珠湾(パールハーバー)周遊60分コース <日本語ガイド>byワシン・エアー 

操縦体験出来ました。

Reviewed by: void, 2019/02/24

急遽申し込みの為遊覧飛行のプランで申し込みましたが、現地で体験飛行に変更してもらい操縦体験出来ました。操縦は少し怖かったですが面白い体験でした。

Comments from activity operators

先日は、ワシン・エアにお越し頂きまして、誠にありがとうございました。また、コメントも頂きまして、ありがとうございます。
初めての体験操縦ですと、皆さん最初は緊張されて力が入られますが、徐々に慣れてきて景色を楽しんでこられるようです。
今回はショートフライトでしたので、次回は是非オアフ島を一周してみてはいかがでしょう?東海岸の美しい海や、ドールパイナップルなどをご覧いただく事が出来ます。
またののお越しをお待ちしております。

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2019/02/17
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オアフ島 セスナ(小型飛行機)ノースショア&真珠湾(パールハーバー)周遊60分コース <日本語ガイド>byワシン・エアー 

ハワイを空から見る

Reviewed by: keko, 2019/01/08

当日は曇りでしたが、コースを少し変えて、きれいに見れるところを遊覧飛行していただきました。ワイキキ、ダイアモンドヘッドを上から見る。ハナウマ湾(25日はクリスマスのため、閉じていたので誰もいないハナウマ湾でした。凄い。)ゆっくり遊覧飛行できました。虹も見れました。このコースは操縦も体験できますので、興味のある方は、ぜひどうぞ。また、もっと青い日に見てみたいです。また、よろしくお願いいたします。パイロットの方も親切で丁寧です。オール日本語というのも安心できますね。ありがとうございました。

  • 上からワイキキ

  • 虹が見えました。

Comments from activity operators

keko様。先日はワシン・エアにお越し頂きまして、誠にありがとうございました。またコメントも頂きまして、ありがとうございます。お天気の都合により、通常のフライトとは別コースを飛ぶことも多々ございますが、お客様に喜んで頂けるようなコースをなるべく選んで飛ぶようにしております。ハナウマ湾遊覧フライトを楽しんでいただけて何よりでございます。遊覧飛行ですと、オアフ島一周や、コ・オリナ上空まで行くコースもございます。次回は、オアフ島を空から一周してみてはいかがでしょう?keko様のお越しをお待ちしております。

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2018/12/25
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Honolulu Soaring North Shore Scenic Flights - Piloted Glider Tours in Oahu

Totally Awesome!!!!

Reviewed by: Beneva & Rob, 2018/11/12

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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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2018/11/09
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Honolulu Soaring North Shore Scenic Flights - Piloted Glider Tours in Oahu

Fl We ride

Reviewed by: Bridge, 2018/05/06

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

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2018/04/14
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Honolulu Airplane Flight School Lesson & Scenic Sightseeing Tour

Flying lesson/sightseeing tour

Reviewed by: Wally, 2018/03/10

This is one of the coolest things that i have ever done in my life! If you have ever wanted to know what it is like to fly, this is the thing for you. Staff was great and the instructor was great. Everything is safe. I not only got to take off, but fly around the island for an hour and then land the plane! I can't even explain what an incredible experience this was. This is definitely a must try!!!

Comments from activity operators

Thank you for rating 5 stars and your review. We really appreciate it.
Also we are very happy to hear you enjoyed your flight. We hope to see you again!
MAHALO,

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2018/03/07
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Honolulu Soaring North Shore Scenic Flights - Piloted Glider Tours in Oahu

Flying

Reviewed by: Dusti, 2017/05/26

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

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2017/05/23
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Honolulu Soaring North Shore Scenic Flights - Piloted Glider Tours in Oahu

Great time.

Reviewed by: Linda E, 2017/05/13

Great staff, Everything was wonderful. Would definitely recommend.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2017/04/22
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Honolulu Soaring North Shore Scenic Flights - Piloted Glider Tours in Oahu

Wonderful, unique experience!

Reviewed by: CoCoCorinne, 2017/03/17

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

Beautiful Trip

Reviewed by: Melinda, 2016/12/26

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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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2016/12/25
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Honolulu Soaring North Shore Scenic Flights - Piloted Glider Tours in Oahu

Sailplane

Reviewed by: Paul, 2016/10/15

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

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2016/10/11
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Honolulu Soaring North Shore Scenic Flights - Piloted Glider Tours in Oahu

pretty awesome experience

Reviewed by: Hugh , 2016/08/01

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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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2016/07/22
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Honolulu Airplane Flight School Lesson & Scenic Sightseeing Tour

Great experience

Reviewed by: Krista, 2016/06/05

My husband and I did the 1 hour single engine tour. My husband sat up front for the lesson and I sat in the back. Our first thought was that he would get to steer a little bit and get to ask some questions and we'd get a nice private island tour. Nope! He got to take off, fly around the island and even land all by himself. Granted, the instructor was right by his side the whole time, guiding him, telling him where to fly, adjusting things for him along the way and answering any questions he had.

Massa (may be spelled incorrectly) was our flight instructor. He was great! He knew alot about the local area and had over 24 years of flying experience here on Oahu. He exceeded our expectations. After the flight, they gave my husband a nice little certificate.

The reception lady that took care of us before the flight and after was very kind. She helped us with the paperwork before the flight and greeted us with Japanese tea after. The experience was pricey but if we ever get the money to do it again we would.

  • Beautiful views of Oahu (Waimea Bay)

  • The instructor even took a selfie for us!

  • Pearl Harbor

  • We took a bunch of pics with our phone and GoPro

  • Hanauma Bay

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2016/06/03
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Honolulu Soaring North Shore Scenic Flights - Piloted Glider Tours in Oahu

Bills glider

Reviewed by: Marcela Lozano, 2016/03/26

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

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2016/03/23
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Honolulu Soaring North Shore Scenic Flights - Piloted Glider Tours in Oahu

Bills glider ride

Reviewed by: Marcela Lozano, 2016/03/26

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

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2016/03/23
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Honolulu Soaring North Shore Scenic Flights - Piloted Glider Tours in Oahu

Future glider pilot had great time

Reviewed by: Kenryu, 2016/01/28

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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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2016/01/25
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Honolulu Soaring North Shore Scenic Flights - Piloted Glider Tours in Oahu

Christmas in Hawaii

Reviewed by: Cyndi, 2016/01/11

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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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2015/12/21
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Honolulu Soaring North Shore Scenic Flights - Piloted Glider Tours in Oahu

Glide with Bill

Reviewed by: Alan from Oz, 2016/01/03

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

  • View from glider

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2015/12/31
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Honolulu Soaring North Shore Scenic Flights - Piloted Glider Tours in Oahu

Guided

Reviewed by: Russ, 2015/12/03

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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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2015/11/30
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Honolulu Soaring North Shore Scenic Flights - Piloted Glider Tours in Oahu

Great glider ride, highly recommended!

Reviewed by: Lee Denham, 2015/11/18

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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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2015/11/15
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オアフ島 セスナ(小型飛行機)ノースショア&真珠湾(パールハーバー)周遊60分コース <日本語ガイド>byワシン・エアー 

空から絶景!セスナ遊覧飛行

Reviewed by: うさこ, 2015/10/10

天候に恵まれたこともあり、空からの眺めは最高でした!
ヘリコプターに比べ揺れも少なく、70歳すぎの母も問題なく遊覧飛行を満喫し、上空からのワイキキの景色に大満足しておりました。
もっと長い飛行時間にすればよかったと悔やんでいたほど(笑)
私は次回は自分で操縦するコースにトライしたいと目論んでおります。

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2014/10/24
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Honolulu Soaring North Shore Scenic Flights - Piloted Glider Tours in Oahu

Mr. Bill's Glider Ride

Reviewed by: The Jim man, 2014/09/23

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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Honolulu Airplane Flight School Lesson & Scenic Sightseeing Tour

WOW !!!!!

Reviewed by: Janet Wright, 2014/09/13

My husband arranged for this experience for our 35th Wedding Anniversary and he and my 28 year old daughter flew with me. It was truly the most exhilarating and awesome experience I have ever had and I have swum with sharks, skydived, done the Olympic bobsleigh run in Latvia and been in a submarine.
This was my first experience at the controls of a Piper Alpha and I felt fully involved from the moment I sat in the Pilot's seat. Masa, my Instructor, explained things to me in such a clear and concise way that I soon realised I was comfortable following his instructions. With both props roaring, he told me to just 'follow the yellow line' and it really was just like driving a car.
Taxiing out to the runway as Hawaiian Airlines jets were approaching for landing rendered me speechless and after opening up the throttle on the runway, that moment of easing back the yolk for take-off was indescribable.
As we ascended and the sheer magnificence of the scenery opened out below me I could hardly believe that I was actually flying the aeroplane. He was pointing out landmarks and asking me to head towards them, telling me when to lose or gain altitude by using the altometer.
The whole experience was breathtaking but the best moment of all was when I was making the approach for the landing. By that time I really felt as if I was in control and as I descended slowly, the realisation that I was making the landing was almost surreal. There was a very comforting 'bump' as the undercarriage met the runway and we taxied to a stop.
Don't hesitate to book this experience.
I absolutely loved it and can't wait to do it again !
Janet Wright
Liverpool
United Kingdom

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2014/08/18
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