If you do not show up for your scheduled flight and do not contact us ahead of time, you will be charged the full amount of the flight since we will likely have turned other passengers away and will have incurred the costs of going ahead with your flight even though you did not show up. If you are running late, are lost, or have other extenuating circumstances, please call as soon as you are able.

A $20 per person fee will be assessed on cancellations made up until 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting time on the morning of your flight. No Refund will be given if the flight is cancelled within 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting time. Any flight cancelled by us, Fly Taos Sky, due to weather, or any other reason, will receive a full refund of the cost of the flight. We’re human, too. If you have extenuating circumstances forcing a cancellation, please call us to discuss.

The Town of Taos sits at 7,500 feet of elevation and is on a dry high-desert plateau. It can take a few days to acclimate to the altitude, dryness and intense sun. If you are just arriving from lower elevations or a long day of travel and are feeling the effect of altitude and dehydration, it is usually helpful to drink lots of water, with electrolytes if possible. Cids Food market on the North side of town sells single-serving electrolyte packs that you can drop into a water bottle. It’s useful to keep in mind that, until you acclimate, coffee will likely dehydrate you more quickly and one alcoholic beverage may feel like you just drank three of them.

Passengers cannot have had recent surgeries (especially to legs, knees, hips, back, neck, etc.) in the last year. If you have any concerns about this, we recommend you consult your doctor prior to booking your flight. If you are ill or just getting over an illness we do not recommend you fly. The pressure caused by flying at altitude can be painful and may cause you to feel nauseous, light headed, etc. Passengers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Federal Aviation Regulations do not allow a person who appears to be intoxicated or who demonstrates by manner or physical indications that they are under the influence of drugs to fly in our aircraft. Please do not show up under the influence of drugs or use drugs while we are together (this includes Marijuana), as you will not be able to fly with us and will not be given a refund. Passengers are accepted at the sole discretion of Fly Taos Sky. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason.

FAQs Archive

1 11, 2022

Should We Tip Our Pilot?

By Brendan|2022-11-01T03:06:36+00:00November 1st, 2022|Flight Tours|

Tipping is common in the travel, tour and adventure industry. Tips are not obligatory, but are always appreciated and accepted with gratitude. If you enjoyed your experience and choose to express this with a tip, please feel free to give [...]

1 11, 2022

No-Show Policy

By Brendan|2022-11-01T03:06:32+00:00November 1st, 2022|Flight Tours|

If you do not show up for your scheduled flight and do not contact us ahead of time, you will be charged the full amount of the flight since we will likely have turned other passengers away and will have [...]

1 11, 2022

Cancellation Policy

By Brendan|2022-11-01T03:06:29+00:00November 1st, 2022|Flight Tours|

A $20 per person fee will be assessed on cancellations made up until 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting time on the morning of your flight. No Refund will be given if the flight is cancelled within 72 hours [...]

1 11, 2022

Weather Cancellations

By Brendan|2022-11-01T03:06:25+00:00November 1st, 2022|Flight Tours|

Flight Seeing is a fair-weather activity that is entirely dependent on favorable weather conditions. The determination to cancel a flight due to weather, or any other reason, is always at the discretion of the Pilot and is made with everyone’s [...]

1 11, 2022

About Our Climate

By Brendan|2022-11-01T03:06:20+00:00November 1st, 2022|Flight Tours|

The Town of Taos sits at 7,500 feet of elevation and is on a dry high-desert plateau. It can take a few days to acclimate to the altitude, dryness and intense sun. If you are just arriving from lower elevations [...]

1 11, 2022

Do I need to sign a waiver?

By Brendan|2022-11-01T03:06:16+00:00November 1st, 2022|Flight Tours|

All passengers & pilots are required to sign a Release Form prior to flying with Fly Taos Sky. The link to the electronic Release Form will be sent to you in your email confirmation

1 11, 2022

Who can fly?

By Brendan|2022-11-01T03:06:06+00:00November 1st, 2022|Flight Tours|

Passengers cannot have had recent surgeries (especially to legs, knees, hips, back, neck, etc.) in the last year. If you have any concerns about this, we recommend you consult your doctor prior to booking your flight. If you are ill [...]

22 01, 2022

What about if I need accessibility accommodations?

By Brendan|2022-01-22T21:34:32+00:00January 22nd, 2022|Flight Tours|

Fly Taos Sky values inclusion and strives to be able to deliver the experience of flight to all individuals. With this said, general aviation may be limiting at times due to the size and configuration of the aircraft. Aircraft may [...]

22 01, 2022

Will I feel sick?

By Brendan|2022-01-22T21:34:11+00:00January 22nd, 2022|Flight Tours|

If guests have any issues with motion sickness, heights, or confined spaces please inform us during your reservation booking. This activity may not be suited for you.

22 01, 2022

How safe is this? Are my pilots competent?

By Brendan|2022-04-21T21:12:24+00:00January 22nd, 2022|Flight Tours|

Michael McCann, has been operating out of Taos for over 10 years. He’s an exceptional pilot with 25+ years experience, over 17,000 flight hours and past experience as a pilot with United operating the 787. He’s qualified as a CFI/CFII/MEI [...]