DISCOVERY FLIGHTS – THE PERFECT GIFT!

A Discovery Flight is your introduction to the world of aviation. Let our professional instructors help you explore the sky! You will actually control the aircraft during your flight under the guidance of your instructor! Lunken Flight Training Center offers several different Discovery Flight options from which to choose. All flights conveniently depart from Lunken Airport. Discovery Flights can be scheduled during daylight hours any day of the week. Remember, Discovery Flights make a fantastic gift, but don’t worry, we won’t tell anyone if you want it all to yourself!

“THE PIONEER” - $99.00

It’s just a taste of what it’s like to fly with the birds, but it’s enough to get you hooked! You will fly in our Cessna 172SP. Your instructor will demonstrate a takeoff. Once clear of the airport traffic pattern, the instructor will hand you the controls! Now you’re flying! Make the plane turn, climb, and descend while enjoying the views from above. After your instructor lands the airplane, you will be given a presentation of our Private Pilot course. Your instructor will also answer any questions you may have about learning how to fly. Please allow 60 minutes total time for the “Pioneer” Discovery Flight and course presentation. Actual flight time is approximately 20 minutes.

“THE EXPLORER” - $239.00

This is a real flight lesson based on our Private Pilot syllabus! Assist your instructor in aircraft preflight procedures. Once in the Cessna 172SP, start the engine and taxi for takeoff! Perform the engine “run-up” procedures, then call the tower when you’re ready to fly. After takeoff you will take the controls. Once reaching our “practice area”, the instructor will demonstrate several maneuvers including level flight, climbs, descents, and steep turns. Now it’s your turn! Maintain altitude, turn left and right to headings, and bank the aircraft to perform a complete circle. Now its time for “touch-and-goes” – practice landings. Learn about airport traffic patterns, power settings, flap settings, and landing procedures. Once you land on the runway (we know you haven’t had enough yet) – your instructor will apply power and takeoff again! Fly the pattern once more and land once again. Please allow approximately 2 hours total time for the “Explorer” Discovery Flight and course presentation. Actual flight time is approximately 60 minutes.

“CIRRUS INTRO” - $279.00

LFTC is Ohio's first Authorized Cirrus Training Center, and this flight will introduce you to the genius of Cirrus Design. As you board our technologically advanced Cirrus SR20, notice the state-of-the-art glass cockpit and the side stick controls. After takeoff your instructor will demonstrate various maneuvers including climbs, turns, and descents. As you take the controls, you will maintain straight and level flight, then climb, turn, and descend. The instructor will show you various safety features aboard the aircraft including the moving map GPS that shows current NEXRAD weather and other aircraft traffic. You can even listen to XM radio! Please allow approximately 1 hour 30 minutes total time for the “Cirrus Intro” Discovery Flight and course presentation. Actual flight time is approximately 45 minutes.

“THE HUNDRED DOLLAR HAMBURGER”

$499.00 (Cessna 172SP) or $689.00 (Cirrus SR20) No extra charge for a second aspiring aviator! Flight time is split with pilots.

The old phrase “Hundred Dollar Hamburger” refers to flying an aircraft somewhere for a great meal, one of the most traditional ways to enjoy the freedom of flight! (Of course it costs a little more these days, but it’s just as fun!) Once you earn your Private Pilot Certification, you’ll want to take your friends on the never-ending quest for that perfect destination. The “Hundred Dollar Hamburger” Discovery Flight lets you experience this now! Not only do you practice maneuvers, but you will also be introduced to “cross country” procedures. Learn about reading charts, finding checkpoints, GPS navigation, and more! You will land at Portsmouth Regional Airport, Ohio. Now it’s time to sit down to that elusive hamburger (order the Skyline Burger, its Jay's favorite!) while your instructor helps you prepare for the return flight. Then it’s up and away again; time to head home! Please allow approximately 4 hours total time for the “Hundred Dollar Hamburger” Discovery Flight and course presentation. Actual flight time will vary with aircraft choice. Price includes meal for all on board!