Hands‑on experience
Discovery Flight — take the controls with a CFI
A Discovery Flight (introductory lesson) is a short, CFI‑guided experience designed to let you feel what flying is like. You’ll sit in the pilot’s seat, handle the controls, and learn the basics — all under close instructor supervision.
$299 intro lesson
Flight time 30–45 minutes; plan ~60 minutes total including briefing and photos.
Before Flight
Pre‑flight briefing
Meet your CFI, review safety, controls, and the plan. We’ll brief the CAPS parachute and how we use checklists.
In the Air
You fly (with guidance)
Take off together, then try straight‑and‑level, gentle turns, and climbs/descents. Your CFI handles radios and airspace.
After
Debrief & next steps
We’ll debrief and answer training questions. If you plan to continue, we’ll show you how this time can count as training received.
FAQ
Common questions
- Is a Discovery Flight different from a tour?
- Yes. A Discovery Flight is an introductory lesson with hands‑on control under a CFI. A tour focuses on sightseeing.
- How long is it?
- Plan for 30–45 minutes of flight time and ~60 minutes total with briefing.
- Can I log the time?
- When you receive instruction from a CFI and handle the controls, you can log it as training received once your instructor signs your entry.
- Age limits?
- No FAA minimum for a lesson; solo is 16 and private pilot certificate is 17. Young flyers are welcome with a parent/guardian.