Beyond Aviation's Discovery Flight is an introductory flying session in which you’re paired with a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and allowed to pilot an aircraft under their supervision.

You will be seated on the left throughout the session as you take flight, also known as the pilot-in-command seat. When you engage the throttle for the first time in one of our planes, your heart will start to beat faster, your adrenaline will surge, and your senses will become activated as you part from the ground.

There’s truly no more incredible feeling as you freely ascend into the clear blue sky – it’s something you won’t forget. They make great gifts for birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, date nights, and more.

WHAT WILL MY DISCOVERY FLIGHT ENTAIL?

The Discovery Flight consists of one hour of uninterrupted airtime and 30 minutes of ground instruction time with a highly knowledgeable and personable flight instructor. It’s their duty to guide you through a series of pre-flight activities to help you understand some basic flying principles, including:

• Preparing the aircraft so you can gain a basic understanding of what pilots check for before flight.

• Checking flight controls, including the ailerons, flaps, elevator, and rudder, to understand basic flight systems.

• Showing you the systems as well as monitoring lights, fuel level, engine oil, and other essential functions to understand how safe flight is achieved.

• Analyzing the exterior of the plane to uncover any signs of damage to its structure.

Following the 30-minute ground instruction portion, it’s time to take off on your hour-long flying session! From there on out, your flight instructor’s job is to ensure that you have a fun, safe, and memorable piloting experience.