What’s Included
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1-hour reservation, featuring approximately 40 minutes of actual flight time
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Hands-on experience at the controls alongside your instructor
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Professional flight instruction in one of our well-maintained training aircraft
Add a Pilot Logbook (Recommended)
Make your experience truly unforgettable.
A logbook is not only a keepsake—it becomes an official FAA-recognized record of your first flight. With your instructor’s endorsement, you’ll walk away with real logged flight time.
Bring Someone Along — Free!
Want to share the experience?
Weight permitting, a guest may ride in the back seat at no additional charge.
Want both people to fly? Simply purchase an additional Discovery Flight so each person gets a turn at the controls. (Requires a separate transaction.)
Location
KC Aero Academy – Tampa North Airport (X39)
4241 Birdsong Blvd.
Lutz, Florida 33559
Phone: (656) 223-2370
Terms & Conditions
General
Weight & Passenger Limits
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Up to three passengers per flight.
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Total passenger payload limit: 380 lbs (Cessna 172).
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Individual passenger limit: 285 lbs.
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Exceeding limits will require purchasing a second flight.
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The instructor makes the final Go/No-Go determination.
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Weight & balance is calculated before departure—safety comes first.
Weather, Mechanical, & Instructor Availability
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If weather conditions are not suitable, we will contact you to reschedule.
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Mechanical issues or instructor unavailability—though rare—may require rescheduling, and we’ll notify you immediately.
Cancellation & No-Show Policy
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No-Show / No-Call: Full cost is forfeited.
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24-hour cancellation policy:
Cancellations within 24 hours may result in forfeiture of the booking cost.
We understand life happens—call KC Aero Academy Dispatch at (656) 223-2370, and we will do our best to work with you.
From $ 100
Discovery Flight
Experience the Thrill of Flying with KC Aero Academy
Have you ever dreamed of flying an airplane? Know someone who can’t stop looking up when an aircraft passes by?
At KC Aero Academy, we turn aviation dreams into reality.
Climb aboard with one of our highly experienced, FAA-certified commercial pilot instructors and experience flight from the best seat in the sky. Bring your questions, your curiosity—and your camera!
Primary seat requires at least 1 passenger.
Requires minimum 1 passengers and a max of 10 passengers.
Within 24 hours prior, please call (656) 223-2370 for availability.
You must enter a passenger first.
Times listed are standard departure times. We can customize any flight. Please call (656) 223-2370 if your desired time is not shown.
Choose a date above to see available times.
Customize your tour with these add-on packages to create a rich and unique experience in the skies!
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