Discovery Flight
Experience Your First Flight
Where Dreams Take Flight and Horizons Expand.
Discover what it feels like to command a Cirrus SR-Series aircraft—with a trained instructor by your side and the Texas sky ahead of you.
Your Journey Begins Here
A Modern Pilot Discovery Flight isn't just a ride—it's your first real experience as a pilot. In just 30 minutes of flight time, you'll take the controls of a premium Cirrus SR20 or SR22, feel the aircraft respond to your inputs, and discover the freedom that only pilots know.
Pre-Flight Briefing
15-30 Minutes
Meet your Cirrus Training Center Instructor (TCI) and get comfortable.
You'll review the flight plan, discuss what you'll experience in the air, and walk through a preflight inspection together.
See firsthand how pilots prepare an aircraft for flight—safely, methodically, professionally.
Your Flight
30-Minutes Airborne
Climb into the left seat of a modern Cirrus SR-Series aircraft equipped with premium leather interiors, air conditioning, and advanced Garmin Perspective avionics. Once airborne, you take the controls. Feel the aircraft climb. Bank into smooth turns. Experience the responsive, dynamic handling that makes Cirrus the choice of pilots worldwide.
Your instructor is right beside you—calm, experienced, and ready to guide you every moment. This isn't passive observation. This is you flying the airplane.
Post-Flight Debrief
After Landing
Back on the ground, you'll debrief your flight, ask questions, and discuss your next steps.
Whether you're ready to start training or simply want to savor the experience, we'll provide you with an information packet and the guidance to move forward on your timeline.
Discover the Modern Pilot Difference
Fly Modern Aircraft
Experience your first flight in a Cirrus SR-Series aircraft—not a decades-old trainer. Premium leather seats. Air conditioning. Glass cockpit avionics. The Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) for unmatched safety.
Learn from The Best
Your discovery flight is led by a highly trained Cirrus Training Center Instructor (TCI)—a commercial pilot with hundreds of hours of flight training experience and a true passion for sharing the joy of flight with others.
No Pressure, Just Possibility
This isn't some sort of sales pitch. It's an open invitation. An opportunity to experience true flight for yourself. Fly with us, ask questions, and see if aviation is the next adventure for you. Your pace. Your decision. Your sky. Your freedom.
Your First Flight, Your First Step
A discovery flight isn't just an experience—it's a decision point. The moment you realize that flying isn't some distant dream reserved for other people. It's real. It's achievable. And it starts with 30 minutes in the left seat of a Cirrus SR-Series aircraft.
$350
Discovery Flight Investment
But here's where it gets even better: If you enroll in flight training within 7 days of your discovery flight, you'll receive a $350 credit toward your Private Pilot training—and the 30 minutes you spend in the air counts as your first half-hour toward your certificate. No pressure, just a perk if you decide to begin your pilot training.
Share the Experience
Want to bring family or friends? Our Cirrus SR-Series aircraft seats up to 4 people total (including your instructor). Bring up to 3 guests and share the adventure.
Whether it's your spouse, your kids, or your best friend, they'll witness your first flight from the cabin—and see firsthand why you're ready to earn your wings.
faq
common Discovery Flight questions
None whatsoever. Modern Pilot Discovery Flights are designed for first-time flyers. Your instructor will guide you through everything—step by step.
Absolutely. You'll take the controls, experience climbs and turns, and feel what it's like to pilot a modern aircraft. Your instructor is right beside you the entire time for guidance and safety.
Yes. You'll fly in a Cirrus SR-Series aircraft equipped with the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS)—the ultimate safety feature—and be guided by a highly trained, experienced instructor. Safety is our top priority.
You'll fly a Cirrus SR20 or SR22, depending on availability. Both are modern, premium aircraft with air conditioning, leather interiors, and advanced glass cockpit avionics.
Absolutely! Discovery Flight gift certificates are available. We'll mail a beautifully designed certificate with the recipient's name—perfect for birthdays, holidays, or life milestones.
Yes! If you enroll in Private Pilot training within 7 days, you'll receive a $350 credit, and your 30 minutes of flight time counts toward your certificate. It's not just an experience—it's your first lesson.
Gift Certificates
The Perfect Gift for the Dreamer in your life
Modern Pilot Discovery Flight gift certificates are beautifully designed, personalized with the recipient's name, and delivered ready to present. It's more than a gift—it's permission to pursue a dream.
30-Minute Flight Experience:
$350
Stop Imagining. Start Flying.
Your first flight is just a click away.
Book your Modern Pilot Discovery Flight today and experience the freedom, precision, and possibility of commanding a Cirrus SR-Series aircraft. No experience required. No pressure. Just you, the sky, and a professionally trained instructor by your side.
The question isn't can you fly. The question is: when will you start?