Get a birds-eye view of Marietta! Join the Marietta Museum of History Aviation Wing for helicopter rides offering a six to eight mile round trip aerial tour of Marietta. Up to three people can ride at a time depending on weight restrictions. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Aviation Wing.
Flights are held if weather is permitting.
Dates:
May 7, 2016 from 10 am to 3 pm
June 18, 2016 from 10 am to 3 pm
Helicopter Rides:
$45/person with cash payment
$50/person with credit card payment
Address:
Marietta Museum of History Aviation Wing
At the corner of South Cobb Drive SE & Atlanta Rd SE Marietta, GA
550 Perrin Rd
Marietta, GA 30060
Directions from Marietta Square
Take Powder Springs St, turn left on Waverly Way. Turn right on Atlanta Street and proceed for 2 miles. Cross South Cobb Drive and take the first traffic light to the left (General’s Drive), then turn left at the intersection. Turn right at the 4 way stop sign and enter the first gate on the left. For GPS use the address 550 Perrin Road, Marietta, GA 30060.
Inclement Weather:
In the event of inclement weather, be sure to check their Facebook page for updates or call the Museum of History at 770-794-5710 to see if the rides are taking place.
For more information, please call (770) 794-5710
It says that admission is $40/person. Is that the cost to get into the event or the cost of the helicopter ride and how long is the ride?
Thanks,
Joy
Joy,
The $40 per person is for the helicopter flight. The cost for the Aviation Wing is a $5 parking fee per car. If you have any more questions please visit the Museum’s website at http://www.mariettahistory.org
Sincerely,
Christa McCay
Registrar
Marietta Museum of History
I went to the website and found nothing about the helicopter rides.how long are the rides was joy’s question.i have family in town that weekend and would like to check this out but i cannot find any info at all!!!!
Hi Russell,
Thanks for the comment. I’m not sure how long the rides are and I could not find the info on their website. Perhaps you could try calling them at the number listed above – (770) 794-5710.
Helicopter Rides Over Marietta are held on the first Saturday of each month, weather permitting. Rides are conducted in a Robinson R44 helicopter that seats the pilot and up to three passengers. There are no age restrictions, but there is a weight restriction for operational and safety reasons (no one over 270 lbs.). Tickets are $40 per per person (per seat), so cost for a child is same as an adult. Tickets are sold on a first come, first serve basis with wait times normally not exceeding 30 minutes. Helicopter rides consist of a six to eight minute aerial tour of Marietta covering approximately a seven to eight mile round trip flying at 90 to 100 mph at approximately 500′ above the ground. See the Marietta Square, Kennestone Hospital, Kennesaw Mountain and more. Tour the aviation museum while you wait to ride the helicopter or wait to see the F-14 Tomcat, A-6 Intruder, A-7 Corsair, AC-130 gunship and more after your helicopter ride.
A helicopter ride makes a great anniversary, birthday or holiday gift.
The helicopter rides scheduled for Saturday, February 7, 2015 have been cancelled. If you want to take a helicopter tour before the next helicopter rides event at the Marietta Museum of History Aviation Wing please call Blue Ridge Helicopters at 770-963-0590.
Thanks.
The helicopter rides scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2015 have been canceled.
If you want to take a helicopter tour before the next helicopter rides event at the Marietta Museum of History Aviation Wing please call Blue Ridge Helicopters at 770-963-0590.
Thanks,
Bob Williams
I talked to Bob today who informed me that the helicopter rides have been temporarily discontinued until a negotiation between the Aviation Museum and property owners is completed. I look forward to when they resume. Bill