A Discovery Flight is an actual lesson for the Private Pilot Certificate. It is introductory in nature, and is designed to show you what flying an airplane is like, a chance to experience what learning to fly is all about, and to meet the staff and tour around our flight office. It is not just an airplane ride. The Discovery Flight is separated into three parts; preflight briefing, The flight itself, and the post flight briefing.

The Discovery flight starts with a Preflight Briefing in the office over coffee. Your instructor will explain exactly what you are going to do in the flight, taking into account such things as safety, the weather, and the aircraft. After answering any questions you may have, you and your instructor will complete a safety walk around of the aircraft together.

The second segment of the lesson is the fun part...we go FLYING! The flight will last approximately 20 minutes, from the pilots seat you will perform the checklist, startup procedures and after a short demonstration, will taxi the aircraft to the runway. Once the preflight checks are completed,  it's time to takeoff and "slip the surly bounds" In the air you will do most of the flying learning how to turn, climb, descend, and slow down/speed up. Generally getting the feel for the airplane. You will be surprised how easy it really is and how awesome it feels to be flying your own airplane. After joining the circuit pattern at the airport you and your instructor will land the aircraft.

Once done Taxing and shutting down you will be debriefed by your instructor, describing how you did and what to look out for your next flight. To complete the Discovery flight your instructor will tour you around the school/airport and airplanes, allowing you to explore such airplanes as a Piper Archer, a Turbo Arrow or a Saratoga.   We are offering the Discovery flight lesson for $79.00.  
For questions or bookings please call (847) 223-2200 or e-mail us at campbell@campbellairport.org.