Frequently Asked Questions | Wings Over Kauai

You would be wise to book in advance if you have an idea of your day and time. We find that morning flights tend to fill up about two or so weeks in advance. You can book up to six months in advance if you wish. We are now busier than ever thanks to such amazing customer support (Mahalo!), so we do recommend booking in advance. But if you are on island, you like the weather, and you want to try reserve online or give us a call, we are always happy to take you flying!
We try to limit the motion you will feel on the plane. We do our very best to keep the turns shallow and the motion to a minimum so that you can focus on the beautiful scenery and not have to worry. But there are windy days here, and that does create turbulence in the air. We try to avoid the more turbulent areas and to minimize turning as much as possible. You will not feel as much motion in a plane as you will on a boat — it’s more like a bus — but on a windy day, it is like a bus on a winding road. If you are motion sensitive in a car, this is similar.
If you are sensitive to motion in the car, then yes, take Dramamine or Bonine or whatever you would normally take on a boat tour. We do have ginger candies for everyone, and they do help settle the stomach a little bit.
Not really. The AirVan and the Cessna are fairly similar in size in this regard and buffer against the wind in the same manner.
Most people have said they felt much worse on the helicopter because it has the additional motion of spinning and swooping added in, plus constantly turning your head as the heli spins.
Unfortunately, we do have rainy days out here. We try hard to work with you and reschedule if possible, especially if it looks like the weather will be improving during your stay. So we do suggest booking in the early part of your stay so there will be another day to reschedule to if needed.
If we cancel your tour due to weather, you will be immediately refunded your full payment. We generally are the first tour operator to cancel because we don’t want to make you pay to go up and see clouds. But sometimes you just have to go and see what you can see because the weather just isn’t going to give us a break.
It really is best to book directly with us, either using the online reservation system or calling us. We do have some great activity desks and concierges out here, but they all get a commission, so for the very best prices, I suggest going directly to the vendor. At least that is how it works for us!
The Cessna carries only two, or sometimes you can make it three if you are small enough. They fly the same tour route at the same speed, the difference is the privacy. If you want to have the pilot to yourselves and you want to make sure one of you is in the co-pilot seat then the Cessna is for you. It’s cozy, and you really fit best if you are under 220 pounds.

The AirVan is our larger plane, it carries four to six passengers per flight. It is more comfortable in some ways, and can carry more weight, the weight limit is much higher. The AirVan has large bubble windows so you can see all around and down a bit better. And sometimes it’s fun to be with another couple or party of three and enjoy the tour with them as well. Our pilots do a great job of including everyone into the conversation and making sure everyone has a great view.
There are many local options for transport! There are local taxi services, ride-share apps, or shuttles that will take you from the harbor to the airport. It is only a seven minute drive!
If you are unable to park in the parking lot directly in front of our office. Parking in the FEDEX parking lot is acceptable, please ensure that you get a parking pass from one of our office workers before leaving your vehicle there unattended.