Slowlane or Skylane, Now You Can Choose

Our Bell Jetranger, Economy and Speed, A Favorite For Short Hops

Luxury Class Eurocopters, Arrive In Style and Comfort

Twin Engine allows for over water operations

  • Take the Skylane and Conquer Southern California Freeway Gridlock!
  • Imagine, LA to San Diego, Palm Springs or Santa Barbara In Under An Hour
  • Luxury Class Single and Twin Engine Helicopters
  • It's Easy, Just Call and Fly . . . Tel (818) 994-1445

    Never waste time in freeway traffic. We utilize conveniently located Southern California airports and private helistops as meeting destinations and transportation hubs. Skip the slow lane and take the Skylane. It's about time . . . IT'S ABOUT YOUR TIME.

Our experience is the difference. We have been operating helicopters in Southern California since 1957. With our own fleet of single and twin engine turbine helicopters, we offer transportation solutions to MAKE YOUR DAY MORE PRODUCTIVE.

Hourly charter rates (updated 2008 pricing) are available to any destination you require as follows:
Eurocopter Twinstar AS355F2 (twin engine):
$1,950.00 per hour (five passengers)
Eurocopter Astar (five passenger) $1,450.00 per hour
Bell 206 L3 Longranger (six passenger club seating) $1,450.00 per hour
Bell Jetranger 206B3:
$950.00 per hour (four passengers plus pilot)

Two hour minimum charge applies, additional flight time billed in 1/4's of an hour. Standby time $200.00 per hour. Client pays all landing fees. On overnights, client responsible for all crew costs, including hotel, ground transportation and meals. All major credit cards accepted. Payment in full required for all reservations. We accept all Major Credit Cards. We own and operate our own fleet of executive helicopters, not a charter broker. We are Part 135 FAA licensed and certified. We occupy our own hangar and office facility located at the Van Nuys airport with ample parking available at no charge to our clients. Flying with Briles is like owning your own helicopter, only better.

We offer special no guess work flat rates* to the following popular Southern California business and pleasure destinations. It's easy, just call and FLY. 877 TO FLY LA.

Destination (from Van Nuys)
Time En Route
Astar or Longranger
Twinstar
LAX Airport
15 Min
$1,450.00 $1,950.00
Palm Springs
1 Hour $2,900.00 $3,900.00
Santa Ana
25 Min $2,200.00 $2,950.00
Santa Barbara
50 min $2,900.00 $3,900.00
San Diego
1 Hour $2,900.00 $3,900.00
Avalon, Catalina Island
45 min
Twin Only
$3,900.00

*Prices are based upon round trip flight time. Two hour minimum is waived for certain destinations and where helicopter usage is during specific time period, otherwise minimums apply. Landing fees and standby charges may apply. Due to weight and balance limitations luggage is limited to carry-ons in most cases. All flights subject to weather and ATC limitations per Federal Aviation Regulations. The go/no-go decision of the pilot-in-command is always final.

The Fastest Way To Escape L.A.

Approach to L.A.'s tallest skyscraper
Departing Los Angeles Times heliport

Briles Wing & Helicopter, Inc.
L.A.'s Most Experienced Full Service Helicopter Company
Tel (818) 994-1445 Fax 818-994-1447 Email info@toflyla.com