Discovery Flight for One — Take the Controls Over Los Angeles
There's no better way to find out if flying is for you. On your Discovery Flight for One, you'll sit up front with a certified flight instructor, take the controls of a real airplane, and soar over the most iconic sights in Los Angeles — the Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory, the Pacific coastline, and the glittering downtown skyline. It's a true hands-on flying lesson disguised as the adventure of a lifetime.
★ 4.9 on 500+ reviewsYou fly the planeCertified instructorCredited toward training*
No experience necessary. Your instructor handles the technical details and keeps everything safe and relaxed, while you focus on the pure joy of flight. Whether you're testing the waters before pilot training or checking a dream off your bucket list, this is the perfect first step into aviation.
What to expect
Pre-flight briefing
Your CFI walks you through the aircraft and the plan for your flight.
Hands-on flying
You take the controls in the air — climbs, turns, and the feel of real flight.
Iconic LA views
Soar over landmarks most people only see from the ground.
Discovery Flight for One$229
- One-on-one introductory flight with a certified flight instructor
- Hands-on time at the controls — you actually fly the airplane
- Scenic route over Los Angeles landmarks
- Pre-flight briefing — no experience required
- Fee credited in full toward training if you enroll within 24 hours
*Choose your preferred date at checkout and our team will confirm your reservation. Discovery Flight fee is credited toward your flight training when you enroll within 24 hours.
Compare all four Discovery Flights
4.9 ★★★★★
5.0 Google · 4.9 Yelp · 500+ five-star reviews
Verified · Van Nuys (VNY)
★★★★★
"This was my first flight at Los Angeles Flight School and one I'll never forget. Joseph was an awesome instructor, the airplane was in great shape, and the views… just look at the photos."
Arturo Weiss
Google · Discovery Flight
★★★★★
"One of the best flight experiences I've ever done! Beautiful views and even taking control of the plane. Thank you for the amazing experience!"
Matt K.
Yelp · Hands-On Flight
★★★★★
"A fabulous intro flying lesson! Our instructor let my sister take the controls 3/4 of the way through. Truly a fabulous afternoon!"
Bonnie Landau
Google · Intro Lesson
Ready for takeoff?
Questions before you book? Talk to a real instructor — no pressure, just answers. Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) · Open 7 days, 9am–9pm.
