Fly a Plane in the Twin Cities

Learn to Fly a Plane During a 30-Minute Intro Flight Lesson From Eden Prairie or Crystal, MN

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About This Experience Gift

  • Make Your Dreams Come True and Become a Pilot For a Day
  • Actually Take the Controls of a Piper Warrior While in the Air
  • No Experience Necessary, Flight Time Can be Logged

Learn how to fly a light aircraft as you take over the controls of a Piper Warrior. Your Discovery Flight Lesson begins with approximately 20 minutes of ground instruction where your Certified Flight Instructor will teach you how the aircraft flies, the purpose of the various controls, how to read the gauges, and what to look for when conducting the pre-flight inspection.

After the completion of your ground instruction, it's time see what it's like to be a pilot during your 30 minute hands on flight lesson! This flight is usually conducted in close proximity to the airport in Crystal, Minnesota, but you will have a chance to see Minneapolis and its’ surrounding areas in the distance.

With the ground school and flight combined, by the end of this aerial adventure, you will have a basic understanding of how to fly an airplane all on your own! Whether you are looking to begin a new hobby or simply interested in seeing what it feels like to take over the controls of a plane, this Discovery Flight Lesson will be unforgettable! Plus, the experience counts as valuable flight time towards receiving your Pilot’s License.

Where to Go for Flying Lessons in Minneapolis

  • Eden Prairie, Minnesota
  • Crystal, Minnesota

Group Size and Spectator Info

Participants
The Fly A Plane In The Twin Cities Experience Gifts Certificate is valid for one participant. This is a private lesson.

Guests
This experience is not suitable for guests.

When can you book Fly a Plane in the Twin Cities

OPEN CURRENTLY CLOSED

The Twin Cities Introductory Flight Lessons are offered seven days a week, year-round, subject to availability. Flights may be scheduled between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

How Long Is The Fly a Plane in the Twin Cities

The Minnesota Flight Lessons have a ground instruction time of 20 minutes and a flight time of 30 minutes and a total experience time of approximately 1 hour.

Does Weather Impact Flying Lessons

The Twin Cities Flight Lessons may be rescheduled by the Pilot due to high winds, heavy rain, fog or other inclement weather.

What to Wear for Flying Lessons

Dress comfortably, flat rubber-soled shoes are recommended for this aerial adventure.

What To Know Before You Go

Participants must show proof of US citizenship (either (1) a US passport or (2) a birth certificate and US driver's license). Green Card is acceptable.

Participants must be 14 years of age or older and weigh less than 200lbs. Individuals who are pregnant, have broken bones or other physical conditions which are considered by the Instructor to be unsafe conditions are not eligible to participate.

All pilots are accident and incident free and the Company has a 100% safety record. Pilots are trained beyond the rating they currently hold and are Certified Flight Instructors.

Participants are required to sign a Liability Release Form prior to flight. If the participant is under the age of 18 a parent or guardian will need to sign the form prior to participation.

ITEM/SKU NUMBER: XD-1125-002

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Reservation And Cancelation Policy

All changes to reservations for the Fly A Plane In The Twin Cities Experience require seven (7) days advance notice.

Xperience Certificates® cannot be exchanged once a reservation for the experience has been made.

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