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Learn to Fly

Farmingdale, NY

$288

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About this experience

When it comes to pilot training dreams that go sky-high, there’s no better place than New York to learn how to fly!

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  • Learn from an FAA certified flight instructor 
  • Take to the skies, seated at the controls of a Piper PA-28-181 Archer II
  • Practice basic flight maneuvers as you marvel at the Atlantic coast
  • No prior flight training is necessary to enjoy this Learn To Fly experience on Long Island!

Have you ever dreamed of sitting in the pilot's seat of an airplane and soaring over the landscape below? This Learn to Fly experience in New York is the experience for you!

After your safety debriefing, you'll climb into the pilot's seat of a Piper PA-28-181 Archer II and prepare for take-off. Your knowledgeable, experienced instructor will take you through the pre-flight inspection and prepare the plane for take-off.

Next it's time to take off and enjoy the wonderful sensation of flight. With a certified flight instructor by your side in a meticulously prepared Piper Archer, you will learn the art of flight over the breathtaking landscape unique to New York.

After an exhilarating flight, you will land safely back on earth. This is wonderful and unique experience that is sure to be remembered for a lifetime!

Republic Airport - Farmingdale, NY
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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

  • Individual participants must not exceed the weight limit of 300 lbs or height limit of 6'8
  • Participants must be at least 12 years old
  • Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
  • Landing fee is included in the package price
  • All participants are required to bring a valid, government issued photo ID for their flight 

Duration

Plan on being onsite for about 90-minutes to allow time for orientation, questions and personal time, followed by 60 minutes of flight time from engine start to stop.

Experience Provider Info

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Maximum Participants

1 student per plane

Spectators

Not allowed in the plane, but friends and family are welcome to come and watch or take pictures and view the take-off.

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.

Is there a height or weight restriction?

Yes, individual participants must not exceed the weight limit of 300 lbs or height limit of 6'8.

Is there an age restriction?

Yes, participants must be at least 12 yrs old. Any participant under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. 

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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