Your first step into
the world of aviation.
There's nothing quite like your first time in the left seat. Our Twin Cities Discovery Flight puts you in control alongside an FAA Certified Flight Instructor, ideal for first-time flyers, a memorable gift, or anyone who's ever wondered what it's like to fly. Experience the thrill of flight with a discovery flight in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota.
See the Sights as You Take Flight
During your introductory flight, you can soar over downtown Minneapolis, admire the beauty of Lake Minnetonka, or even spot your home from 3,000 feet in the air. Whether flying for fun or exploring the path to becoming a licensed pilot, a Discovery Flight is an experience you’ll never forget. Plus, if you’re working toward a pilot’s license, your flight time counts towards your training, a win-win!
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One hour in the air, thirty minutes on the ground
You'll fly with an FAA Certified Flight Instructor in the Twin Cities. Every option includes 60 minutes of flight time and 30 minutes of ground time (1.5 hours total). Valid for 1 year from purchase; book by advance reservation. All sales final.
We're passionate about sharing the joy of flying with the Twin Cities and beyond.
Choose Your Discovery Flight
Discovery Flight Experiences may be scheduled at the time of purchase or gifted and scheduled at a later date. All purchases are valid for one year from the date of purchase.
- Flight time | 60 minutes
- Ground time | 30 minutes
- Maximum number of passengers | 1 (Limited to 160 LBS)
- Flight time | 60 minutes
- Ground time | 30 minutes
- Maximum number of passengers | 2 (Limited to 570 lbs. Combined – 285 lbs. per individual)
- Flight time | 60 minutes
- Ground time | 30 minutes
- Maximum number of passengers | 3 (Limited to 650 lbs. combined)
- Flight time | 60 minutes
- Ground time | 30 minutes
- Maximum number of passengers | 3 (Limited to 800 lbs. combined)
Discover the Wonder of Flight
In a Discovery Flight, you’re not a passenger, you’re the pilot. Paired with an FAA Certified Flight Instructor, you’ll take the left seat and handle the controls as you fly over the Twin Cities. Downtown Minneapolis, Lake Minnetonka, your own neighborhood from 3,000 feet. Whether you’ve dreamed of flying your whole life or just want to try it before committing to training, a Discovery Flight is the place to start. Flight time counts toward your pilot’s license if you decide to continue.
