cave junction, oregon

Discovery Flights, Training, and more!

Book your Discovery Flight

During your flight you’ll get hands-on experience with a certified flight instructor flying the gyro while seeing the mountains and lakes of Cave Junction, Oregon from a vantage point unlike any other. Join us for a 2 hour experience!

After submitting in the form, we’ll call to confirm a time and details and answer any questions you have.

Flight Lengths and Pricing
2 Hour: $200

Two people sitting in a white M16 gyroplane flying close to the ground over a grassy field with a backdrop of mountains and tree-covered hills.

Schedule Training

Our location Oregon offers gyroplane training to Sport Pilot and Sport CFI levels

Full Cost of Flight Instruction — Most students seeking an initial Sport rating should budget around $14,000 for their complete training.

Questions or want to speak to someone live?

Call

541-415-0600

Email

oregonsportpilot@gmail.com

Gyros Available at Our oregon Location

A white gyroplane, parked on a concrete surface outdoors with trees in the background.

M16 Tandem

  • Dual controls and the original Magni tandem gyro. Maneuverable and fun, stable and simple.

    Open | Tandem

Meet your Instructor

our location

3S4 - Illinois Valley Airport (Cave Junction, OR)

 

  • Airports to fly into:

    • Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport

  • Walter Jones

    Captain Drake's Family Aerial Adventures offers a truly exceptional experience for anyone interested in gyrocopter flight, whether you're an aspiring pilot or simply seeking the thrill of open-air flying over Oregon's breathtaking landscape. Located at the scenic Illinois Valley Airport in Cave Junction, this operation combines professional instruction, well- maintained equipment, and a deep passion for aviation. At the heart of this outstanding program is flight instructor Wolf Emonds, whose expertise and calm, confidence-inspiring teaching style set the gold standard for aviation training. Wolf brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to the cockpit, ensuring each student or passenger feels safe, informed, and empowered throughout every phase of flight. Captain Drake's Family Aerial Adventures goes beyond flight training-it's an invitation into a welcoming aviation community with a strong emphasis on safety, education, and the pure joy of flying.

    Whether you're looking to begin your journey toward a sport pilot license in gyroplanes or seeking a memorable aerial adventure, this is the place to do it. With Wolf Emonds as your guide and instructor, you can trust that you're in the very best of hands.

  • Rob Emunds

    THE Best Light Sport training facility out there 2 thumbs up.

  • Mark Muhlbaier

    Very good experiences with the owner, Wolf. He is truly an asset to aviation community…He was very efficient with my training time, and has got my confidence level, way up. I would not hesitate to use him for sport pilot training from, beginning to completion.