Williamsburg Flight Center

INTRO LESSONS

Get

HANDS-ON

EXPERIENCE

For those serious about learning to fly, here’s your chance to try an actual flight lesson with an FAA Certified Flight Instructor. 

This flight is an actual flying lesson for one person only and does not include any sightseeing or touring. If you are interested in an Air Tour please visit our Air Tours page. The Intro Flight Lesson will include hands-on flight training experience that you can log towards your Private Pilot License.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

We have three lesson types listed below. Regardless of which one you choose, here's a breakdown of what you'll learn during your first lesson:

  • Certificates and Documents
  • Use of Checklists
  • Preflight Inspection
  • Positive Exchange of Flight Controls
  • Engine Starting
  • Before-Takeoff Check
  • Collision Avoidance Procedure
  • Normal Takeoff and Climb
  • Use of Trim Control
  • Straight-and-Level Flight
  • Climbs, Descents, and Level offs
  • Medium-Banked Turns in Both Directions
  • Normal Approach and Landing
  • After-Landing Procedures, Parking, and Securing

45-MINUTE

DISCOVERY FLIGHT PACKAGE

Cessna 172 – $159.00

The Discovery Flight Lesson Includes:

  • 45 minutes of flight time that can be logged towards a Private Pilot License
  • 15 minutes of ground training, including preflight and post flight briefings
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1-HOUR

DISCOVERY FLIGHT PACKAGE

Cessna 172 – $229.00

This more in-depth lesson is designed if you want to have more time in the air flying and spend a longer time in a ground lesson with your flight instructor.

​The Discovery Flight Lesson Includes:

  • 60 minutes flight time that can be logged towards a Private Pilot License
  • 30 minutes of ground training, including preflight and post flight briefings
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5-HOUR

FLIGHT LESSON STARTER PACKAGE

Cessna 172 – $1159.00

Have you decided that this year will be the year YOU will learn to fly? Then, this is your chance to take advantage of our NEW Private Pilot 5-Hour Starter Package. The package includes 5 hours of flight time that are designed to take you beyond the introductory flight. After 5 hours with an instructor, you will be able to fly the airplane mostly unaided and begin tackling the landing phase, which is the most challenging maneuver to master.

​The Private Pilot Starter Pack Includes:

  • 5 hours flight time that can be logged towards a Private Pilot License
  • 2.5 hours of ground training, including preflight and post flight briefings
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What Our

PASSENGERS SAY:

"Really Unique Experience"

Outstanding family run flight school, or just a really unique experience seeing the Williamsburg area from the air if you are visiting. They give great air tours of the Historic Triangle area! I took flight lessons from them, and passed my FAA check ride earning my private pilot’s license. They were always willing to work with my schedule and their instructor staff was excellent. All instructors were highly knowledgeable, patient, and prepare the students very well. A great local business willing to work to meet your individual needs. If you have not seen the area from the air you really are missing something.

-Jeff Egan
"Best Day Ever"

My first time flying a plane to get over my fear of flying and it was a 10/10 experience! David, the instructor, was incredible. Went through all the safety protocols with me and explained each step. Once we got in the air I was able to fly & steer with David’s instruction. Best day ever.

-J.G.
"Exactly The Type of Instructor That I Needed"

I got to finish my PPL at WFC this summer. The scheduling process was an absolute breeze and my instructor, Josh Cardoza was legit. His professionalism coupled with his encouraging and attention to detail mannerisms made me a much better pilot than I could’ve asked for. Josh was exactly the type of instructor that I needed to pass my checkride and I am beyond grateful for him and WFC.

-Josh Martin
"Highlight Of The Trip"

This was my first time on an airplane EVER. We had Ed & he was the coolest. This was a very immersive experience with the pilot letting us be a part of the flight. This was the highlight of the trip! So fun! I wasn’t even nervous when we got in the air. I felt he had complete control. Definitely bringing our kids the next time we are down here!

-Kelsey Ryman
"A Must-Do"

Had an amazing time on the aerial tour! It was a thrill for my kids to see everything from the air that they had learned about on the ground. Our pilot was very knowlegable and enjoys teaching others about aviation. Fascinating to see Colonial Williamsburg and the area from a different perspective - a must-do if you are in the Williamsburg / Jamestown / Yorktown area, and very reasonably priced!

-Steve McCarthy
"Fantastic"

A fantastic locally owned flight center that can do it all! Their professional instructors can provide you with a highly memorable air tour of Williamsburg, or turn you into a well trained pilot. All with a fleet of safe and meticulously well maintained aircraft, conveniently located on one of the best little airports on the east coast. There’s even a wonderful airport restaurant to enjoy after a lesson.

-Luke Groom