What is a Discovery Flight?
It is an opportunity
for you to actually fly an airplane under the direction of a certificated
flight instructor. The flight instructor will help you taxi out, takeoff,
and you will do the air work.
The flight itself will last about half of an hour, and you
can plan on spending a total of an hour with us. Prior to the flight the
instructor will walk you through the necessary Pre-Flight inspection, which
usually takes fifteen minutes. Upon arrival back at The Flight School the
remainder of the time can be used for any questions that you might have for
the instructor in terms of how you felt about the flight or how to go about
getting yourself on the schedule so that you can start your flying
adventure! The instructor will also introduce you to our training center
computer based instruction program! The only complete computer-based private
pilot program available! The instructor will answer all of your questions
about learning to fly, and explain how you will become a safe, competent
pilot. The cost of the flight is $49.00 plus tax.
Are there any age requirements?
Our students range from 14 years of age to 80. You must be 16 in order to
solo in an aircraft, and 17 to get your Private Pilot License.
Is it really safe to fly?
The answer is yes. When properly trained flying is safer than driving to the
airport in your car. There are rules in the sky just as there are rules on
the roads. There are actually highways in the sky.
How do I get started?
Just call us at The Flight School at (716) 579-5120 and schedule a Discovery
Flight. It's that simple. We will take you flying in our C172!