The journey starts with a discovery flight. Take the controls with one of our experienced instructors and see what makes Skyline Aviation Training Academy the trusted choice for aspiring aviators.
Our discovery flight offers a professional and welcoming experience into the world of aviation. Safety and fun are our top priorities, and your instructor will make sure you enjoy this first flight as a pilot.
Unlike large commercial airliners you may have flown in, our planes are much smaller. While they may be small in size, they are comfortable, have seatbelts, and a small window you can open.
After you meet one of Skyline’s instructors, you will discuss some basics and conduct a brief preflight inspection. Then, you’ll learn taxiing, takeoff, and some basic maneuvers. Your instructor has the controls, and how much you want to participate is up to you! Our priority at Skyline Aviation Training Academy is your learning and enjoyment.
Though our flights are quite scenic, we do not offer “scenic flights.” All our discovery flights are “promotional flight training flights” per federal requirements.
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-mailed 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
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.
