What happens on a discovery flight in statesboro GA.
Maybe you have watched airplanes on final approach and wondered what it feels like up front. Maybe someone you know has talked about learning to fly for years. A discovery flight is the easiest way to find out, and you do not need any experience to book one.
Here is exactly what to expect when you fly with us at Statesboro-Bulloch County Airport (KTBR), located just outside Savannah.
What is a discovery flight?
A discovery flight is a real flight in a real training airplane, with a certified flight instructor beside you. It is not a sightseeing ride and it is not a full lesson. It is a relaxed first taste of flying, so you can decide whether learning to fly is for you. At Lowcountry Flight Company, your discovery flight is in a Piper Cherokee 180, and you spend about 45 minutes in the air.
Step by Step: Your discovery flight
1. Book by phone or email. Call us at (912) 225-0430 or email info@lowcountryflightco.com and we will find a time that works. [How fast do you usually reply?] There is nothing to pay up front.
2. Meet us at the main terminal. Come to the main terminal at Statesboro-Bulloch County Airport (KTBR), 601 Airport Blvd, Statesboro, GA 30461.
3. Meet your instructor and the airplane. Your instructor walks you around the Cherokee and explains the basics before you climb in. This is a good moment to say what you would like to try or see. Instructors love knowing what you are curious about.
4. Fly. Once you are in the air, you may take the controls under your instructor's supervision. You will feel how the airplane responds to gentle turns, climbs and descents. Your instructor handles anything you are not ready for.
5. Land, debrief, and then pay. Back on the ground, we will talk through the flight and answer your questions about what learning to fly involves. You pay after your flight, not before.
What is included for $125
Your discovery flight is $125 all-in. That covers:
About 45 minutes in the air in a Piper Cherokee 180
One-on-one time with a certified flight instructor
Bring a friend free: one passenger can ride along at no extra cost
Flight time you can log toward a pilot certificate if you decide to keep going
No-risk booking
We know plans and weather change. If you need to cancel, for weather or for any other reason, there is no charge. And because you pay after you fly, you never pay for a flight that did not happen.
Why fly from Statesboro?
KTBR is a non-towered airport with a 6,000-foot runway. That means less waiting and more time actually flying, which makes for a calm, unhurried first flight. Many people make the short drive from Savannah and Richmond Hill for exactly that reason.
Common Questions
Do I need any experience? No. A discovery flight is made for people who have never flown an airplane.
Can I bring someone? Yes. One passenger can ride along at no extra cost.
What if the weather is bad? We reschedule, and there is never a charge for cancelling.
Does it count toward a pilot's license? Yes, the flight is loggable toward a pilot certificate.
Can I give a discovery flight as a gift? Yes. Call (912) 225-0430 or email info@lowcountryflightco.com to arrange a gift certificate.
Ready to try it?
Book your discovery flight on our Discovery Flight page, call us at (912) 225-0430, or email info@lowcountryflightco.com. Bring a friend, fly for about 45 minutes, and pay after you land.
