
Discovery Flight
DISCOVER FLIGHT WITH ARQ AVIATION
Maybe you've always imagined becoming a pilot. Maybe you're considering aviation as a career. Or maybe you've simply wondered what it feels like to take the controls and see the Carolina coast from above.
A Discovery Flight turns that curiosity into experience.
FLY
Take the controls.
Spend approximately 60 minutes in the air learning the fundamentals and experience flying the aircraft for yourself.

REFLECT
Make It official.
Debrief with your instructor, record the flight in a pilot logbook, and learn what your next step could be.
Prepare
Start on the ground.
Meet your instructor, review the flight ahead, and complete a preflight inspection during approximately 30 minutes of ground instruction.

CESSNA 172
Start with an aviation classic.

The Cessna 172 is one of the world's most recognized training aircraft and an ideal introduction to the fundamentals of flying. If you're considering earning your Private Pilot Certificate or pursuing a professional aviation career, this is a great place to start.
Discovery Flight: $265
CIRRUS SR20

Discovery Flight: $385
Experience modern aviation.
Interested in Cirrus ownership or training in a technologically advanced aircraft? Experience the SR20 firsthand and discover the performance, technology, and approach to flying that have made Cirrus a leader in personal aviation.
CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE
Discover the aircraft that's right for you.
Your first flight can be the beginning of more than one path at ARQ Aviation.
GIFT A DISCOVERY FLIGHT
Give them a story they'll never forget.
Give someone the opportunity to climb into the pilot's seat, take to the skies, and experience flight firsthand. A Discovery Flight is an unforgettable gift for aspiring pilots, aviation enthusiasts, adventurers, or anyone who's always wondered what it's like to fly.

YOUR FIRST LESSON
What's next?
One flight could be the start of something bigger.
If you land wanting to get back in the air, you've already taken your first step.
Your Discovery Flight isn't just an introduction. It can count as your first flight lesson toward earning your Private Pilot Certificate, including official logged flight time.
From there, ARQ Aviation can help you build a training path around your goals, whether you want to fly for yourself, travel with greater freedom, pursue a professional aviation career, or continue into advanced ratings and certifications.

