Discovery Flight in Bakersfield, CA

What is a discovery flight?

A discovery flight, sometimes called an introductory flight, is a first airplane flight with a certified flight instructor. You sit in the left seat, learn about the airplane and, after a briefing, take the controls during the flight under your instructor's guidance. It is the easiest way to find out what flying is really like before you commit to training.

A discovery flight is $145. See the contact page to schedule and ask about availability.

What to expect

1. Meet at KBFL Meadows Field. We'll go over the airplane, the controls and what the flight will look like.
2. Preflight and briefing. You'll see how a pilot checks an airplane before every flight and hear a short briefing on what we'll do.
3. The flight. After departure, you'll have the opportunity to fly the airplane, practice basic maneuvers and see Bakersfield and the surrounding area from the air.
4. Debrief and next steps. We'll talk about the flight and, if you want to continue, outline what training toward a private pilot certificate would look like.

What to bring

• A government-issued photo ID.
• Comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes.
• Sunglasses and water on warm days.
• Your questions. Ask anything about training, time and cost.

Good to know

• The airplane has weight limits. Tell us ahead of time how many people will be flying and their approximate weights so we can plan.
• Flights depend on weather and airplane availability.
• The airplane is rented separately from Megahertz Sky Hub; availability and rates should be confirmed with them.