AV8 Flight: Discovery Flights
Discovery flights are your chance to experience the thrill of flying – either airplane or helicopter!
A Discovery flight is your first step into the world of aviation. We recommend booking an hour-long flight but, half-hour flights are available. You’ll meet your flight instructor who will give you the basics of how the airplane or helicopter operates, including a pre-flight walk around, flight controls and other safety features.
Usually, the flight instructor will handle the taxi (driving the airplane on the ground) take-off and climb out, but once up at altitude, you will be able to take the controls to get a real feel! Climbs, descents, turn and even slow flight are all basic maneuvers that can be done on a discovery flight. Your flight instructor will take the controls back for landing as you are coming back to the ground at Flying Cloud Airport.
After taxiing back and completing all the necessary checklists, your instructor can answer any questions not answered along the flight. They can also discuss the next steps and how to pursue your aviation goals!
Not just a leisurely airplane ride!
You will be the pilot flying the airplane and experiencing the thrill of flying. See what it’s like to be a pilot while you take control of the airplane and enjoy the views from the air. You will be able to takeoff, maneuver around, and land the airplane with a knowledgeable and experienced flight instructor. Throughout your flight, your flight instructor will teach you all about airplane flying while answering any questions you have during your time in the sky.
Airplane Discovery Flight
- Includes instruction, taxes and MAC fees not included.
Helicopter Discovery Flight
- Includes instruction, taxes and MAC fees not included.
It doesn’t get better than this!
Our Helicopter Discovery flight starts with a ground introduction to the helicopter, and what makes it fly. You’ll then hop into a brief lesson on flying and hovering the aircraft. Once you take off from Flying Cloud Airport, you and your instructor will fly over and around the local area to practice the skills necessary to fly the helicopter.