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Discovery FLights

The perfect introduction to gyroplanes — a thrilling blend of excitement, safety, and adventure!

See the world from a whole new perspective as you fly with a Certified Flight Instructor. You’ll not only experience the joy of flight but also get the chance to take the controls yourself as you begin your journey of learning to fly a gyroplane!

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Discovery Flight FAQ

  • Yes, this is highly encouraged. If you are considering buying a gyro or getting trained in one, bring a friend, spouse or significant other along - once they see how amazing these machines are, you both will fall in love with the experience!

  • Absolutely! A Discovery Flight makes the perfect birthday, holiday, or adventure gift. We offer gift certificates for all locations through the links below.

    Gift Card - All Locations

    Gift Card - Gulf Shores Location

  • We will notify you in advance if the weather does not look promising. You may also reach out ahead of time if you have any concerns.

  • The gyroplanes are two seat aircraft, so we are able to take one person at a time. If you have multiple people in your party, please schedule multiple flights or reach out to us so we can split the time for each person how you would like!

  • Absolutely! These are instructional (not sight seeing) flights, so the goal is to give you the chance to fly the aircraft and see what it’s like to pilot it alongside our instruction.

  • The advertised flight length is the actual time you will spend flying!

  • After a short safety briefing, your instructor will demonstrate the basics of flight. Once in the air, you’ll get the chance to fly the gyroplane yourself, with full dual controls for safety.

  • Dress comfortably for the weather. The enclosed aircraft - M24 and M26 - have sufficient cooling in the summer and warmth in the winter, but layers are recommended for a best experience. In the open cockpit M16, the feel of the temperature is about 15-20 degrees cooler than the ambient air temperature.

  • Absolutely! Photos and videos are encouraged.

  • Yes. Modern gyroplanes are one of the safest forms of flight. They’re inherently stable, can’t stall, handle turbulence with ease, and are piloted by highly qualified Certified Flight Instructors.

  • Yes! A discovery flight counts as your first loggable flight lesson toward a sport or private pilot certificate. If you decide to continue, we’ll help map out your training plan

  • There are no specific age limits - technically anyone at any age can begin their first step toward learning to fly. For younger kids, please reach out ahead of time before booking. Maximum weight is typically around 250 - 270 lbs, depending on aircraft. And if your mobility is restricted, please contact us to see if entering and exiting a gyroplane will be a challenge for you.

  • Each flight includes a safety briefing, headsets, professional education, flight time, and a signed logbook entry.

  • We ask for at least 24 hours notice to reschedule or cancel without penalty.