Discovery Flight

An introductory, no-obligation flight around beautiful San Diego, CA to help discover if aviation is right for you!  This is an active experience: You will be hands-on the controls and flying as much as possible, and you’ll be learning the entire time.

Am I eligible?

  • Virtually anyone with a sincere interest in exploring flight training is eligible, and there is no commitment to continue training afterward if you discover that flight isn’t for you! However, you must be a United States citizen, or legally in the United States on a non-“F” or “M” visa.

    • Students in the United States on “F” or “M” visas have limited options for flight training and should obtain more information from Daniel Durrand (or another certified instructor).

  • You will walk away with a realistic picture of what it takes to earn a private pilot certificate, and with all your questions answered.

How long will it take?

  • The typical discovery flight is 2 hours from start to finish, with approximately 1 hour of actual flight time.

  • Note that discovery flights are not sightseeing tours. You’ll certainly get a good view of San Diego, CA and have a lot of fun, but we’ll primarily focus on the basics of flight training in one of the standard local practice areas.

What will it cost?

  • The typical discovery flight costs $300, including the 1 hour of flight time and my discounted introductory instructional rate.

Contact me today for more information, or to get started!