Small white helicopter parked on an airfield tarmac under blue skies with puffy clouds.
Simon’s First Hover


On a bright Friday afternoon, 12-year-old Simon took to the skies for his very first flight—this time, not in an airplane, but in a Schweitzer helicopter. Guided by his instructor Manny from Orlando Flight School, the flight departed from Orlando Executive Airport and offered a stunning aerial tour over the city of Orlando.


This special introductory flight marked the beginning of what we hope will be a lifelong passion for aviation. I had the privilege of capturing this unforgettable moment through photos and video, preserving Simon’s first experience as a helicopter pilot in training.

Small white helicopter parked on an airfield tarmac under blue skies with puffy clouds.
White helicopter with red accents sits on runway with green fields in background.
Helicopter landing pad area with multiple aircraft visible on grassy airfield.