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Discovery Flight

Take a discovery flight!

A Discovery Flight is the first step into the exciting world of aviation.  Whether you’re just curious about what it is like to fly a small airplane, or have the goal of a lifelong aviation career…a Discovery Flight at Coastal Skies Aero Club will introduce you to all the thrills aviation has to offer.  Gain a new perspective of the lay of the land!  Before the flight, you’ll be briefed on what to expect and how to preflight an airplane.  After takeoff and reaching a safe altitude, if you’re up for it, your Certified Flight Instructor will demonstrate the basics and allow you to manipulate the controls while coaching you on – your flying!

These flights can be scheduled seven days a week from 8:00am to dusk.  Scheduling is best with advance notice, please plan to arrive fifteen to twenty minutes early to sign waivers and get to know us at the Club!

$189 plus tax

Private Pilot

What does it take to become a pilot?

Total Time: 40 hours minimum which consists of at least

Dual: 20 hours minimum of flight training with an instructor on the Private Pilot areas of operation including:

  • 3 hours of cross country flight training in a single engine airplane
  • 3 hours of night flight training in a single engine airplane, that includes at least:
    • 1 cross country flight of over 100 nm total distance
    • 10 take-offs and landings to a full stop with each involving a flight in the traffic pattern at an airport
  • 3 hours of flight training by reference to instruments in a single engine airplane
  • 3 hours of flight training in a single engine airplane within the 60 days prior to the practical test

Solo: 10 hours minimum of solo flying in a single engine airplane on the Private Pilot areas of operation including:

  • 5 hours of solo cross country flying;
  • 1 solo cross country flight of at least 150nm total distance with full stop landings at 3 points and one segment of at least 50nm between take-offs and landings; and
  • 3 take-offs and landings to a full stop at an airport with an operating control tower.