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Learn to Fly

Tupelo, MS

$99

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About this experience

Soar into a journey of adventure and discover what it’s like to fly your own airplane with this exciting 30-minute discovery flight lesson!

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  • A great introduction for anyone who has considered flight training
  • Fly high under the watchful eye of a FAA Certified Flight Instructor
  • Take the controls of a 1960 Cessna 172A or a 1969 Beechcraft Musketeer 19 Sport
  • Start with a preflight inspection and get hands on ground training
  • Sit in the pilot’s seat on your very first flight – no experience necessary!

If you’ve ever dreamed of flying your own airplane, then climb aboard this amazing learn to fly experience. Your FAA Certified Flight Instructor will start things off with a pre-flight inspection where you’ll familiarize yourself with the airplane and learn how to check the fuel, the oil and instruments. You’ll be flying in either a 1960 Cessna 172A or a 1969 Beechcraft Musketeer 19 Sport.

After the pre-flight inspection, it's time to hop into the pilot's seat and take the controls. Your instructor will be right beside you, guiding you through the motions, but this introductory flight lesson is no passive ride-along. You’ll do as much as possible so you can really get a feel for what being a pilot is like. During the lesson, you will experience all different aspects of flight and feel the unparalleled exhilaration of flying an airplane.

Discover new heights and gain a new skill when you climb into the captain’s seat. You’re one step closer to achieving your dream of becoming a pilot with this exciting Learn to Fly experience!

Tupelo, MS

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When Do I Choose A Date?

Either yourself or the lucky recipient can make a booking and select dates once you are in receipt of the voucher. You’ll register the voucher, follow the booking instructions and your experience with us begins!

Year-Round:
Daily - 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Essential Information

  • Must be at least 16 years old to fly
  • Please bring a valid government-issued photo ID on the day of your experience

Duration

Approximately 30 minutes of flight time, from engine start to engine stop.

Experience Provider Info

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Maximum Participants

This flying lesson is for 1 student.

Spectators

Spectators may watch from the terminal.

Weather Dependent

The Learn to Fly is a weather dependent experience. Please contact your tour provider with any questions about weather conditions.

What To Wear

Please wear comfortable and weather appropriate clothing.

What type of airplane will we be flying on?

You will be flying on either a 1960 Cessna 172A or a 1969 Beechcraft Musketeer 19 Sport with a FAA-certified pilot.

Are there any age restrictions to participate?

Students must be at least 16 years old to participate. 

Returns
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be returned hassle-free within 14 days. All refunds will be made to the original purchaser.
Exchanges
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be exchanged for anything else in our marketplace at any time.  If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs more, you'll simply have to pay the difference. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs less, you'll have a credit towards your next booking with Virgin Experience Gifts.

Cancellation Policy

Once you have scheduled a date and received a booking confirmation, 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 will result in the loss of the value of your experience. In the event your experience is cancelled due to inclement weather you will reschedule your experience directly with your experience provider.

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