⭐ Discovery Flight Price: $235

Includes aircraft, fuel, and certified flight instructor.

You will take the controls shortly after takeoff — under instructor supervision — and learn how to climb, turn, and navigate.

Your instructor explains the controls, instruments, and what to expect during the flight.

Take photos next to the aircraft or in the cockpit to remember your first flight.

Learn about pilot training, costs, timeline, and what it takes to become a Private Pilot.

Your instructor can log your Discovery Flight time in an official pilot logbook if you choose to continue training.

• The feeling of taking off from Boise Airport
• Flying over scenic Idaho landscapes
• Talking on the radios (if comfortable)
• Real flight controls and instruments
• Turning, climbing, and maneuvering the airplane
• What real pilot training is like
• How easy and fun flying can be
   

Our goal is to make your first flight safe, comfortable, and unforgettable.

• Future pilots
• Aviation enthusiasts
• Students exploring aviation careers
• Adults looking for a unique experience
• Parents wanting to introduce their teens to aviation
• Anyone who’s ever wanted to fly a plane
   

No experience required. All ages welcome.

Discovery Flights are typically conducted in one of our student-friendly Piper aircraft:

• Piper Cherokee 180
• Piper Archer II (71Y)
   

These aircraft are perfect for first-time flyers — stable, comfortable, and ideal for introductory lessons.

• Wear comfortable clothes
• Bring sunglasses
• Bring your phone or camera
• If prone to motion sickness, take precautions
• Arrive 5–10 minutes early for preflight briefing
   

No special equipment needed.

Yes — one passenger is usually allowed, depending on weather and weight limits.

Yes! After takeoff, your instructor will let you take the controls.

Absolutely. All flights are with a certified instructor in a fully maintained aircraft.

Plan for about 1 hour including briefing, flying, and photos.

Yes — this is the perfect first step if you want to become a pilot.

Experience flying for the first time and see if aviation is right for you.

⭐ Discovery Flight Price: $235

Includes aircraft, fuel, and certified flight instructor.