Certified pilots introduce pupils to sky with three-part lesson including ground school, simulation & 30 minutes of fly time in Cessna 152

Seasoned instructors distill aeronautical knowledge into three-hour mini ground school, then lead students into sky in modern Cessna

Certified teachers explain operation of Schweizer 300 chopper during 20-minute ground instruction & 30-minute hands-on flight

Licensed instructors soar over Lake Michigan while teaching fledgling pilots of all ages how to navigate sky after on-ground instruction

Certified flight instructors guide novice pilots skyward with ground school & one hour of in-flight training above Potomac River

Skilled pilots lead preflight tutorials, then accompany first-time pilots hundreds of feet above ground for 30–40 minutes of twists & turns

Educational curriculum precedes flight lesson led by FAA-certified instructors & would-be pilots are connected with area flight schools

Educational curriculum precedes flight lesson led by FAA-certified instructors & would-be pilots are connected with area flight schools

Certified instructor coaches students in ground safety, takeoff & flight inside safe helicopter with leather seats, heat & air conditioning

Full-motion simulators give students sensation of flying aircraft over real-world locales as instructors control weather conditions