Discovery flight

A relaxed first look at flying a small airplane. No experience needed.

Now forming. Booking opens once instructor certification is complete. This is planned training. Nothing is bookable yet. Join the waitlist to hear when booking opens.

Who it's for

Anyone curious about flying. Maybe you've thought about becoming a pilot, or you just want to see what a small airplane feels like. You don't need any experience, pilot certificate, or medical certificate to go on a discovery flight with an instructor.

What it generally covers

A short briefing on the plan for the flight and how the airplane is controlled
A walk-around of the airplane to see what a preflight inspection looks like
Time in the air over South Florida. If conditions allow, you may get to try the controls with guidance.
A debrief with time for questions about what flight training involves and how to get started

FAA steps

There's no FAA test or paperwork for a discovery flight itself. If you decide to keep going toward a certificate, the usual next steps are getting an FAA medical certificate, applying for a student pilot certificate, and starting training. See Private pilot and Get your medical first.

When a discovery flight is given as instruction by a certificated flight instructor, the time can generally be logged in a pilot logbook. Ask about this before you fly.

Weight matters in a two-seat trainer. Small trainers such as the Cessna 150 or 152 have limited room for the combined weight of the people and fuel on board. You may be asked for your approximate weight so the flight can be planned within the airplane's limits. It's a safety question, not a judgment.

What to bring or ask

A photo ID
Comfortable clothing, closed-toe shoes, sunglasses, and water
Questions! Ask what airplane and airport will be used, whether a headset is provided, and what happens if the weather doesn't cooperate
Ask whether the flight time can be logged if you go on to train

Gift a discovery flight Coming soon

Gift discovery flights aren't available yet. They're planned for after booking opens. If you'd like to give one, mention it on the waitlist form and you'll hear when gifting is available.

General information only. FAA requirements are set out in 14 CFR Part 61 and the Airman Certification Standards, and they can change. Specific requirements will be confirmed with you directly before any training begins.

Interested? Join the waitlist.

Booking isn't open yet. Join the waitlist to hear first when it opens. Waitlist order also decides the Founding Five.

Join the waitlist All planned training