Go Metro to The American Heroes Air Show July 11 and Receive a 5 Percent Discount on Helicopter Rides
Go Metro to the free American Heroes Air Show on Saturday, July 11, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hansen Dam Recreation & Sports Complex in the San Fernando Valley and qualify for a discount on helicopter rides.
As the nation’s premier helicopter-only aviation event, the Air Show will feature aerial demonstrations, celebrity and media pilots, a CODE3 Career Fair, a Family Preparedness Fair and technical rope rescue demonstrations.
Metro customers can receive a bird’s eye view of the event by purchasing discounted helicopter rides from Adventure Helicopter Tours. Those who present a Metro pass, Metro Rail ticket or Destination Discounts card will receive a 5 percent discount.
Visitors are encouraged to arrive early and enjoy a parade of vintage fire and emergency vehicles. Learn about the evolution of helicopters and introduce the family to the air crews that have served on the front lines, defending Southern California from recent fires. Also featured will be the U.S. Coast Guard HH-60 Jayhawk featured in the Kevin Costner film “The Guardian” and a life-saving S-70 Firehawk helicopter from the Los Angeles County Fire Department Air Squad. For more information on the air show, go to heroes-airshow.com.
The Hansen Dam Recreation & Sports Complex is at 11480 Foothill Blvd. in Lake View Terrace. It is served by Metro Local buses 90, 91, 233 and 290. To find out the best way to get there visit metro.net or call 1 (800) COMMUTE.