One passenger
1 Hour Discovery Experience
$150per package
- 30-minute ground briefing
- 30 minutes in the aircraft
- Piper Warrior III
- One passenger + our pilot/instructor
Discovery flights
Discovery flights
in Maryland.
Try an introductory flight from Montgomery County Airpark (KGAI) in Gaithersburg with our pilot/instructor. Choose a 1-hour or 1.5-hour discovery experience for one or two passengers, with complete packages from $150.
Four ways to start
Choose your discovery flight
Choose a 1-hour or 1.5-hour experience. Total experience time includes a 30-minute ground briefing plus 30 or 60 minutes in the aircraft. All prices are for the complete package.
One passenger
1.5 Hour Discovery Experience
$250per package
- 30-minute ground briefing
- 60 minutes in the aircraft
- Piper Warrior III
- One passenger + our pilot/instructor
Two passengers
1 Hour Discovery Experience
$200per package
- 30-minute ground briefing
- 30 minutes in the aircraft
- Piper Warrior III
- Two passengers + our pilot/instructor
Two passengers
1.5 Hour Discovery Experience
$300per package
- 30-minute ground briefing
- 60 minutes in the aircraft
- Piper Warrior III
- Two passengers + our pilot/instructor
Your experience
What to expect
An introduction to flying, with time to ask questions and understand your next steps.
On the ground
Meet our pilot/instructor, get acquainted with the aircraft, and review the flight and safety briefing.
In the aircraft
Experience the cockpit, taxi, takeoff, flight, and landing. Discuss any opportunity to try the controls with our pilot/instructor.
After your flight
Ask questions, discuss what you enjoyed, and learn about private pilot training if you want to continue.
Discovery flight FAQ
A few helpful answers
Reservations are arranged directly with the club. Confirm the date, participants, and any special requirements before your visit.
Is the price per person?
No. Each listed price is the total package price for the stated number of passengers, plus our pilot/instructor.
How long is each discovery experience?
A 1-hour experience includes a 30-minute ground briefing and 30 minutes in the aircraft. A 1.5-hour experience includes the same briefing and 60 minutes in the aircraft.
Can I bring a friend?
Choose a two-passenger package to bring another person. Tell us who will attend so we can confirm seating and aircraft loading before the flight.
What if the weather changes?
Contact the club before your appointment if conditions are uncertain. Our pilot/instructor will assess conditions, and we will discuss rescheduling when necessary.
Can I give a discovery flight as a gift?
Yes. Contact us to arrange a gift and discuss how the recipient will schedule the experience.
Ready to experience flying?
Call +1 (227) 222-8448 or email join@advantageaeroclub.com to discuss your package and preferred date.
Your first visit to KGAI
Plan your introductory flight in Gaithersburg.
Discovery flights meet at Montgomery County Airpark in Maryland and use one of our club's aircraft. Contact us with your preferred date, passenger count, and selected package. We will confirm arrangements and the meeting point before your visit.
The 1-hour package combines a 30-minute ground briefing with 30 minutes in the aircraft. The 1.5-hour package combines the same briefing with 60 minutes in the aircraft. Packages are priced for the stated passengers together, plus our pilot/instructor.
If you decide to continue, explore private pilot training at KGAI and the PPL budget estimator. Your next step is to discuss club membership, instructor arrangements, and a training plan that fits your schedule.