Each discovery flight is approximately one hour long and is intended to familiarize the participant with the airplane, airport, and flying environment. The participant will be allowed to fly the airplane with an authorized instructor providing instruction. Typically, the participant will receive instruction on climbs, turns and descents. Depending on comfort level, the instructor may even introduce a private pilot training maneuver. 

The participant will meet with the instructor on the day of the discovery flight, where he will guide the participant to the airplane and perform a preflight inspection. Once the inspection is complete, the airplane will be started and flown to the local practice area. At a safe altitude, the instructor will give the student controls and provide instruction on the fundamentals of flight. 

Our certificated FAA Flight Instructor will teach the participant some basic principles about flight prior to departing on your first flight in the aircraft.  The participant will get a chance to learn about starting the aircraft, taxiing the aircraft to the runway of departure, departing procedures, and a chance to manage the controls of the aircraft, all under the control of one of our flight instructors.  Discovery flight packages are intended for one person only, since it is considered an introductory training flight by the FAA.  Depending upon the age of the student, a parent may accompany their child with the permission from the flight instructor giving the flight.

Important information about your flight experience prior to purchasing.

• To purchase a certificate, click the “Purchase” button at the top of this page.

• Students under the age of 18 must have approval from a parent or guardian to take the Discovery Flight.

• Please bring a valid form of  US ID to the airport.

• The maximum combined weight of all passengers is 250 pounds, not including the instructor.

• This experience is weather dependent. 

• The discovery flight is considered an educational experience.

• Discovery flight experiences are non-refundable.

After purchasing your Discovery Flight Package.

• You will be redirected to a webpage where you will request a date and time for your experience. We will confirm your experience is scheduled via email.

• We might ask for your weight, height, age, phone number, and email address for your reservation.  Why? – Knowing his information will help us chose an airplane, flight instructor, and send you and email of your appointment.

• Wear comfortable clothing and sunglasses for sunny days.  We suggest not wearing open toe shoes for your flight.

• Discovery Flights may sometimes have to be rescheduled for weather, such as rain, wind, low clouds, mechanic problems, or other unknown reasons.

• This experience is non-refundable.

• Discovery flights must be used within 6 months of purchase.

• Additional fees may be added if used beyond the 6 months expiration date.