Interested in Flying?
Take a Discovery Flight!

A Discovery Flight is the first step into aviation as introductory experience for individuals interested in becoming a pilot, learning to fly, or as a fun and unique experience.

Discovery Flight Requirements:

Where will my discovery flight go?

Where you go on your discovery flight is completely up to you! Whether you want to sightsee near Mount Mansfield or maneuver in our practice areas, you’re in command!

What To Expect On Your Discovery Flight

A Casual and Welcoming Experience

Our Discovery Flight offers a friendly, professional, and welcoming first experience to aviation. With safety and fun as our top priorities, your instructor will make sure you are engaged and enjoy this first experience in the sky as a pilot.

You’ll be in a Small Airplane

Unlike commercial airliners you may have flown in, our aircraft are much smaller. Despite their size, they are very comfortable, have seat belts, and a small window you can open.

Participate at your own pace

You’ll meet your instructor to discuss aircraft basics and conduct a brief preflight inspection. Then, with guidance, you’ll learn taxiing, takeoff, and basic maneuvers. Your instructor has controls, and your level of involvement is up to you. Our priority is your learning and enjoyment.

We do not offer scenic flights.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you must have a passport or a drivers license and Birth Certificate on file in order to take a flight lesson. You will have the option to supply all necessary documentation when you redeem your gift certificate. You will be e-mail our Liability Waiver, which will need to be signed prior to your flight. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the conditions you are taking your flight in. We ask that you refrain from bringing heavy bags or backpacks, or any food/drink besides water

Discovery Flights are about an hour or .9 hours of flight time. You may extend the flight time an extra 30 minutes to an hour for an additional cost. Please see the front desk prior to your flight to arrange.

Yes! Your Discovery Flight will be logged in a complimentary soft cover log book, given to you after your flight. This flight time will count towards a Private Pilot Certificate; should you continue to train

Yes! We offer gift certificates for Discovery Flights and for any monetary amount. Please see our Store Page to learn more!

Absolutely! We will be happy to help take pictures of you in or outside of the aircraft while on the ground, before and/or after your flight. A passenger may take photos while you are in flight.

 

 

*Please note, you will not be able to take pictures yourself while taking the flight lesson

Yes. Any type of flight training requires proof of citizenship via a U.S. passport, or drivers license and Birth Certificate. If you would like to learn more about flight training and are not a U.S Citizen please review our AFSP Page.

There is no age requirement to participate in a Discovery Flight, however the level of participation may change depending on the age of the participant. A parent or guardian must sign the liability waiver on behalf of any minor participant

A Discovery Flight Experience usually take 2 hours.