FAA–certified instructors explain basics for 30 minutes, then take off for 45 minutes of flight time during which students take controls

FAA-certified instructors impart piloting basics in 3-hour ground class & bequeath controls of Cessna plane to pupils for 1-hour flight

Students learn basic flight skills behind the controls of Schweizer S-300C helicopter during takeoff & flight commemorated by snapshot

Guided instruction, simulator & flight practice train aeronautic apprentices during lessons including photo op & magazine subscription

Guided instruction, simulator & flight practice train aeronautic apprentices during lessons including photo op & magazine subscription

Beginner's lesson covers taxi operations, radio communications & bank turns while contributing toward future flight certification

Motorized paragliders soar over Sonora Desert panoramas as instructors demonstrate steering and safe landing

Guided instruction, simulator & flight practice train aeronautic apprentices during lessons including photo op & magazine subscription

iflyElite.com’s skilled pilots guide helicopter tours over the Strip for up to 15 minutes, with option to see comedy magician Nathan Burton

Certified pilots offer ground instruction, then take off on 20- to 30-minute flight to teach fundamentals & let students try out controls