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All flights depart from Atlantic Aviation at PSP, our operational hub

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Learn to Fly

You plan it. You fly it.

$899 per student

Price covers one student, plus an optional guest at no extra cost.

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  • 60 minutes of ground school
  • 30 minutes at the controls
  • Check in 30 minutes early at Atlantic Aviation FBO

Route

  • Planned by the student with the pilot in ground school

Duration

Ground school
60 minutes, planning your route with the pilot
Flight
30 minutes at the controls
Check in
30 minutes early, Atlantic Aviation FBO
Who flies
One student, plus an optional guest who rides free

Departure point

Atlantic Aviation at PSP
145 N Gene Autry Trail
Palm Springs, CA 92262

Our operational hub is the Atlantic Aviation terminal at Palm Springs International Airport, minutes from downtown Palm Springs and easy to reach from anywhere in the valley.

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Learn to Fly

You plan it. You fly it. Build your own route with the pilot in ground school, then take the controls for 30 minutes.

Experience Learn to Fly

Sixty minutes of ground school planning your own route with the pilot, then 30 minutes at the controls.

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On this flight

What the day looks like

The desert you could plan your route over, from the ground.

  • A figure seated high among boulders at golden hour
  • A person on a blanket on the rocks under a big, cloudy sky
  • A climber perched on a granite dome in a field of boulders

Frequently asked questions

01Where does Learn to Fly depart from?

From Atlantic Aviation FBO at Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), 145 N Gene Autry Trail, minutes from downtown Palm Springs. Please check in 30 minutes early.

02How long is it?

60 minutes of ground school, where you plan your own route with the pilot, then 30 minutes at the controls.

03What does it cost?

$899 per student. That covers one student, plus an optional guest who rides along at no extra cost.

04Do I need any experience?

No. Ground school covers everything you need, and your instructor pilot is beside you and guides every move in the air.

05Where will we fly?

You decide. Building your own route with the pilot in ground school is the heart of Learn to Fly. Your pilot will adjust it for weather, air traffic and airspace on the day.

06What should I bring?

Sunglasses and closed-toe shoes. Leave large bags behind; there is very little room in the cabin.

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Before you book

Cancellations
You can cancel up to 24 hours before your flight. Cancellations within 24 hours of departure are non-refundable.
Weather
We fly in good visibility only. If we cancel for weather, you get a full refund or a new date.
Children
No minimum age. Guests two and older need a ticket; under twos fly free on a lap.
Weight
299 lb per passenger, including everything you bring aboard. We ask each passenger's weight when you book.

Book your flight

Book online

Pick a date and time

Choose your flight time and pay securely in our booking system. You'll get a confirmation email as soon as you check out.

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Prefer to talk it through? Call (760) 528-8676.

  • One student at the controls
  • One optional guest rides free
  • We'll ask each passenger's weight (299 lb limit)

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