Discovery Flights at Tom Wood Aviation
A Discovery Flight is an experience that allows you to learn about what it takes to become a pilot. We begin by showing you the pre-flight inspection, a check that every pilot performs before each flight. After the guided pre-flight inspection, the instructor will assist you with starting the aircraft, taxiing, and completing the before takeoff checklist. From that point, you will assist the pilot in takeoff and climb out and will be given full control of the aircraft at your cruising altitude. Your pilot will then teach you some basic maneuvers before helping you navigate back for landing. The entire experience lasts about one hour, which includes about 30 minutes of flight time.
Tom Wood Aviation can conduct Discovery Flights 7-days a week, at nearly any time of the day! The cost for each flight is only $150 for one person, and an additional $50 for each additional passenger. Our airplanes can accommodate up to three passengers for a Discovery Flight.
Pre-pay for your Discovery Flight:
You must bring a copy of your PayPal receipt with you at the time of your flight.
You can pay for a one or two-person Discovery Flight using the PayPal option above or in-person at Tom Wood Aviation. Three-person Discovery Flights require special attention to weights to ensure the aircraft is not overloaded. If you would like to purchase a Discovery Flight with three passengers, please contact us directly. If you prefer, you can pay in-person when you arrive for your flight.
Call us at (317) 849-0840 to schedule your Discovery Flight.
Discovery Flights must be flown within one year from the time of purchase. Please bring a copy of your PayPal purchase confirmation when you arrive for your flight. Note: There is no certificate other than your purchase confirmation that is provided.
If you have any questions, we would be happy to answer them for you. Contact us at (317) 849-0840, or visit us at Tom Wood Aviation, located at the Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport, to speak with a flight instructor in-person. You can also complete the contact form below and a member of our team will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Discovery Flight FAQ
The entire Discovery Flight experience lasts around one hour (60 minutes). During that, there will be about 30 minutes of flight time.
Discovery Flights are $150 for one-person and an additional $50 for each additional passenger. Our Discovery Flight aircrafts can accommodate for up to three passengers.Â
Be sure to wear clothes that are comfortable for the temperatures outside.
If you purchased your Discovery Flight online ahead of time, make sure you bring your PayPal receipt. Also, bring your phone or a camera to document the exciting memories you will make!
Our certified flight instructors evaluate the weather before the flight and will try to give you as much notice as possible if it is necessary to reschedule. Things like high winds or low clouds may affect your flight. Safety is the number one priority at Tom Wood Aviation!
Your instructor will let you fly as much or as little as you want! If you want to just enjoy the view while learning about how the airplane flies, your instructor will handle the rest.
No! As long as a passenger is able to use a sear with a seatbelt similar to a car, they can fly. Infants under two years of age can be held in the lap of an adult. We do not have child seats available.
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