Experience the thrill of flying a real aircraft over South Florida — no experience required.
A discovery flight is your first real flight lesson. You sit in the pilot's seat, handle the controls, and fly under the guidance of an experienced MFT instructor.
Discovery flights depart from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE). You fly in a Cessna 172. The experience lasts 30 to 60 minutes of flight time, plus ground time.
Pre-Flight Briefing: Meet your instructor at KFXE (1811 NW 51st Street, Hangar 42D). Learn basic aircraft systems.
Cockpit Walkthrough: Pre-flight inspection with your instructor — control surfaces, fuel, oil, tires.
Takeoff: Your instructor handles takeoff, talking you through every step.
You Take the Controls: Practice straight-and-level flight, gentle turns, and experience flying.
Landing & Debrief: Instructor lands, then you discuss the experience and next steps.
The next step is our PPL program — $11,900, as little as 4 weeks. Discovery flight hours count toward your PPL.