Intro to Aviation Program

Why We Fly

Where We Fly

When We Fly

Aerial view of a foggy city skyline with water in the foreground.

Learn about all the reasons why pilots fly and why you would want to take on the journey of aviation yourself

When We Fly

Where We Fly

When We Fly

Nighttime cityscape with reflections on water under a cloudy sky.

Understand different nuances of flying during the day, night, at different times of day, and in different weather

Where We Fly

Where We Fly

How a Plane / Helicopter Flies

A detailed sectional aeronautical chart showing airspace, navigation aids, and airports.

Learn about how do pilots know where they can and where they cannot fly, where are different types of airspace, where are airports, etc.  

How a Plane / Helicopter Flies

How a Plane / Helicopter Flies

How a Plane / Helicopter Flies

Front view of a commercial airplane in flight during dusk.

Obtain a solid knowledge of what makes a plane and a helicopter fly and how do pilots use flight controls to fly where they want to

Communication and Navigation

How a Plane / Helicopter Flies

Communication and Navigation

Learn about how pilots navigate from airport to airport and communicate with air traffic control

Learn about how pilots navigate from airport to airport and communicate with air traffic control

Experience Flight

How a Plane / Helicopter Flies

Communication and Navigation

Aerial view of a coastal town with residential areas and water.

Experience a real flight in a plane yourself and see what its like to control a plane on takeoff, climb, cruise, and descent

Program

Join a group class in which you get to learn the above listed topics while asking questions and exploring the details.  Afterwards, you'll get to embark on a journey of your very first flight lesson and see/feel what it's like to be at the controls of a plane while it is taking off, flying, and landing, while being guided and assisted by an FAA certified flight instructor.

Who is this program for

This program is for anyone 15 years of age and older who is curious about aviation and/or considering a career as a pilot.  This program will provide a clear glimpse of what aviation is like and what it's like to be a pilot.

Cost

$250

Includes 3 group classroom lessons and a personalized 30-minute flight lesson with an FAA certified flight instructor