Fly a "Chopper"
Just a few years ago (pre-9/11), you could take a quick 20-minute helicopter tour over Washington, DC. Now, if you want a bird’s eye view of the White House or the National Mall, you probably need to know a high-ranking government official that can get you a ride on Marine One.
But you can still enjoy the thrill of wingless flying by taking a helicopter flying lesson at American Helicopters located at the Manassas Regional Airport, just an hour west of Washington, DC.
A licensed helicopter instructor will provide some basic safely instructions, as well as the basics of how to take-off, fly, turn, hover, land and most importantly, how to enter and exit a chopper without losing the top of your head.
American Helicopter also has a FLYIT Professional Helicopter Simulator that can be used for hands-on learning on the ground. 
American Helicopters
10503 Wakeman Drive
Manassas Regional Airport
Manassas, VA 20110 (map it)
703-368-9599
Dates and Times – Daily – 8;00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Advanced reservations are required.
Cost - $115 for a half-hour lesson or $230 for a full-hour. Includes helicopter and CFI (Certified Flight Instructor).
Parking – Free parking is available at the airport.
Images – Flickr
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