Learn to Fly
Torrance, CA
From: $225
Sit in the pilot's seat of a Cessna 172, take the controls and learn to fly!
- Fly in a Cessna 172, the world's most popular flight training aircraft
- Learn from an experienced FAA-Certified Flight Instructor who will guide you throughout the flight
- After a ground lesson and safety instruction, it's time to get in the plane to fly
- Your certified instructor will handle take off and landing of the aircraft, but mid-flight you will take the controls and feel what it's like to fly
- If you're not interested in learning to fly, but want to go on an awesome thrill ride, check out our Aerobatic Decathlon Thrill Ride experience!
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Sit in the pilot's seat of a Cessna 172, take the controls and learn to fly!
- Fly in a Cessna 172, the world's most popular flight training aircraft
- Learn from an experienced FAA-Certified Flight Instructor who will guide you throughout the flight
- After a ground lesson and safety instruction, it's time to get in the plane to fly
- Your certified instructor will handle take off and landing of the aircraft, but mid-flight you will take the controls and feel what it's like to fly
- If you're not interested in learning to fly, but want to go on an awesome thrill ride, check out our Aerobatic Decathlon Thrill Ride experience!
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This Learn to Fly experience near Los Angeles is the ultimate hands-on flight lesson for anyone who has ever dreamed of flying!
You begin your flight experience with a 20 minute ground lesson. Here, you learn the basics of the airplane's flight controls and how to perform every aspect of flight. After your ground lesson and safety instruction, you will know how to do everything required and are ready for flight.
As you climb into the plane and buckle up, you're excited and prepared for the flight. You start the engine, taxi the airplane to the runway and get ready for takeoff.
Your certified instructor will handle take off and landing of the aircraft, but mid-flight you will take the controls and feel what it's like to fly.
This experience will give you a deep understanding of how a plane works and what a typical flight school lesson is like.
This is an exhilarating hands-on experience that is sure to be remembered for a lifetime!
Flight Options:
Basic Flight: A 45-60 minute flight departs from the Torrance airport and flies south of Palos Verdes. You fly along the cliff-lined coast of Palos Verdes, near the Donald Trump National Golf Club, over Los Angeles Harbor, the Queen Mary, downtown Long Beach and the Vincent Thomas Bridge.
VIP Flight: A 60-90 minute flight that follows the same path as the Basic Flight, but also includes a variety of L.A. area sites including but not limited to LAX, Marina Del Rey, Santa Monica Pier, Pacific Palisades, Getty Center, UCLA, Playboy Mansion, Universal Studios, Hollywood Bowl, Beverly Center, Hollywood Sign, Staples Center and more.
Private Pilot License Starter Package: This package includes the 60-90 minute VIP Flight described above with a 20 minute ground lesson before lift-off, 2 hours of practice time in a full-motion simulator as well as 1-hour of one-on-one classroom time where you will study techniques, safety procedures and learn about aerodynamics. This package is broken into 2 sessions booked on seperate days. Package also includes a $50 credit to be used at the in-house pilot store on items of your choice and a logbook to document your first flight and log any future flights times.
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Essential Information
- Individual participants cannot weigh more than 220 pounds
- Total weight of all participants cannot exceed 535 pounds
- All participants must be able to safely wear a seat belt which is 40 inches in length
- In addition to the flight, you will receive a free subscription to Flight Training magazine
- Passengers must be at least 12 years old
Duration
Basic Flight: Approximately 45-60 minutes.VIP Flight: Approximately 60-90 minutes.
Private Pilot License Starter Package: 2 sessions, approximately 2-3 hours each.
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Complete information for your Experience Provider, including contact information, will be included on your booking confirmation email once you or your gift recipient have scheduled the experience. Our Product Management team handpicks top-rated experience providers, removing the guesswork for you and ensuring your peace of mind.Maximum Participants
Depending on the flight option selected, the student may bring 1 or 2 passengers with them on the flight pending weight restrictions.Spectators
Spectators are welcome to observe takeoffs and landings from the ramp at the airport.Weather Dependent
This experience is weather dependent. Always contact the experience provider with any questions regarding weather conditions.What To Wear
Wear comfortable clothing appropriate for weather conditions.Booking Information
For this experience, it is recommended to request bookings at least 21 days in advance.Rescheduling & Cancellations
Once you have scheduled a date and received a booking confirmation, canceling and rescheduling is allowed up to 72 hours prior to your experience, failure to appear on your booked date or to reschedule at least 72 hours prior to your booked date may result in the loss of the value of your experience. In the event your experience is canceled due to inclement weather you will reschedule your experience directly with your experience provider.Experience ID
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Are there any age requirements?
Passengers and students must be at least 12 years old.
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Are there any weight restrictions?
For safety reasons, individual participants cannot weigh more than 220 pounds and the total weight of all participants cannot exceed 535 pounds. All participants must be able to safely buckle a seat belt which is 40 inches in length.
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Is it safe?
Safety is their number one priority. All of the the flight training airplanes have inspections every 50 hours (typically it is every 100 hours but they take it even further). They do this to ensure their airplanes are operating at their best.
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What type of airplane will I fly?
Newer Cessna 172S model high wing airplanes, with fuel injected 180HP engines are used for the flight lessons. They have analog flight instruments and modern avionics including GPS color maps, dual axis autopilot, electric trim, electronic transponder, dual NAV/COMM radios
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Are there any age requirements?
Availability:
Year-Round:
Daily - 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
*Pending pilot availability
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