Helms Aero Service

Helms Aero Service operates from a seaplane base at **1389 Tupper Rd in Long Lake**, running scenic float-plane flights over the central Adirondack lake country and longer charters to remote fishing camps, the Great Camps cluster, and the High Peaks. The business is **family-owned and has been flying out of Long Lake since 1947**. The standard **scenic ride is roughly 20 minutes**, covering 25–30 miles, with a **$40 per-adult and $20 per-child (13 and under) rate** and a $90-per-flight minimum. Scenic flights are reliably available **July through August**, with reduced operation in late June and early September depending on weather and pilot availability. **Walk-ins welcome** — just show up; reservations not required for scenic rides. Helms doesn't run a website; current updates post to **Instagram (@helmsaeroservice)** and their Facebook page. Phone: **(518) 624-3931**.