An Introductory Flight is an introduction to General Aviation. Start by making an appointment with an instructor. On the day of your flight, arrive at our school about 5-10 minutes early. Your instructor will talk with you about General Aviation, your goals, & what drew you to aviation. This is an opportunity for you to ask any question you may have. You and your instructor will then “pre-flight” your airplane — which is a procedure used to do a thorough check of the airplane before flight. Once complete, you and your instructor will take off from Santa Monica Airport and fly to Malibu for approximately 45 minutes, during which time you’ll be able to do some basic maneuvers with your instructor, so you can see how the airplane performs in flight. Alternatively, you may choose the more scenic option of flying near the Hollywood Sign; that flight would not include maneuvers. After landing, you and your instructor will debrief the flight, log the flight in a logbook, should you chose to purchase one, and answer any questions. Introductory flight costs: • $199.00 in a Sport Cruiser. • $299.00 in a standard Cessna 172 • $399 in a Cirrus SR20. Please note for Cessnas: only one extra person per flight (max two passengers). The Intro Flight is also a great way to introduce a friend or loved one who has “always wanted to try it”; it also makes a great gift! Please allow about 2 hours for your intro lesson, and it’s a good idea to make your reservation 1 week in advance to make sure you’ll be able to get the day and time you want. Please be aware that payment for the intro flight must be received 24 hours before the start of the lesson or else it automatically is canceled.