Introductory Flights

A great way to get started on your training is by trying one of our introductory flight packages. Both packages feature an introduction to the basics of flight taught by one of our FAA certified flight instructors. These packages are ideal for the future pilot who is unsure about whether flying is right for him or her and would like to take a first step towards earning a pilot certificate.

All flight time can be recorded in the student's log book and may be applied towards the FAA Private Pilot Certificate!

Basic Intro Flight (Pack1)
Intro to Aviation Flight Lesson
  • Pre-flight overview of the aircraft covering pre-flight procedures: aircraft inspection, control surfaces, taxi and communication with ATC.
  • Approximately 30 minute flight with student at the controls.
  • Instructor sits at the second set of controls, making you feel as comfortable as possible.
  • Tour of the city can be included in the flight! Learn the basics: taxi, takeoffs, climbs, turns, descents, and landings.
  • After the flight, there will be a discussion of the training process, syllabus, and your future at Midway Aviators.
SKU:intro1 $199.99
In Depth 1st Flight Lesson (Pack2)
1st Lesson - A 3hour in depth introductory session.
  • Pre-flight overview of the aircraft covering pre-flight procedures: aircraft inspection, control surfaces, taxi and communication with ATC.
  • The flight begins with the student at the controls. Instructor sits at the second set of controls, making you feel as comfortable as possible.
  • Tour of the city is included in the flight!
  • The session includes a landing at another airport. Introducing you to navigation and airport procedures.
  • Learn the basics: taxi, takeoffs, climbs, turns, descents, and landings.
  • After the flight, there will be a discussion of the training process, syllabus, and your future at Midway Aviators.
SKU:intro2 $299.99
Delux Student Intro (Pack3)
Pilot Starter - Pack2 plus training materials.

The Pilot Starter is designed to get your training started. This package incudes:

  • Your 1st real pilot lesson, designed to be fun and educational.
  • This Package also includes 95% of your training materials, the remaining 5% can not be included because it is specific to aircraft used in training, and therefore has to be purchased after an aircraft is selected.
  • Pre-flight overview of the aircraft covering pre-flight procedures: aircraft inspection, control surfaces, taxi and communication with ATC.
  • The flight begins with the student at the controls. Instructor sits at the second set of controls, making you feel as comfortable as possible.
  • Tour of the city is included in the flight!

The pilot kit includes:

  1. GFD Private Pilot Manual  
  2. GFD Private Pilot Maneuvers Manual            
  3. Private Pilot Practical Test Standards  
  4. Private Pilot FAA Practical Test Study Guide  
  5. Private Pilot FAA Airmen Knowledge Test Guide  
  6. Private Pilot Pre-solo Written Exam  
  7. Private Pilot Airplane and Helicopter FAA Exam   
  8. FAR/AIM Book  
  9. Student CSG Computer (E6B)      
  10. PN-1 Navigation Plotter  
  11. Pilot Logbook  
  12. Book/Student Bag  
SKU:studentpack $499.99

Buying Online (Info)
With any of these packages the flight ticket recipient is encouraged to bring a friend along for the flight to enjoy this unique experience offered out of Chicago Midway Airport, the most dynamic and professional civilian flight training environment in the world. Flight training out of Chicago Midway Airport provides the unique experience of dealing with Air Traffic Control (ATC) at the same level of world class airlines. Our experienced and high time* pilot staff together with the location at Midway Airport enables our flight school to provide flight training at a level unmatched by any other flight school in the region.

                       *High time refers to the number of hours logged at the controls of an aircraft.

The flight ticket will arrive in an inconspicuous package shipped to you as per you request so as to keep it a surprise.

The package will include:

  • The Flight Ticket.
  • Information on what we will be doing on the flight.
  • Information on aircraft controls to prepare you for the flight.
  • Information on how to schedule your flight.

In addition we can ship the package overnight or e-mail to meet birthday and holiday deadlines.

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