Going on Discovery Flight, Help!

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kona

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So, I got a discovery flight at a local FBO Thursday. What questions should I be asking these guys?

Thanks in advanced.
 
Assuming you're looking to continue your flight training, and aside from getting the basic information (rates, etc.), just get to know the instructors. If you like the one you fly with, be sure to request him for your training. If you don't - well, try someone else.

Most importantly - see if you're really into the flying thing. And HAVE FUN! The CFI will probably tell you everything (and more) you need to know, so, save some situation-specific questions, I wouldn't worry about that much.

Good luck!
 
just have fun, im sure s/he will let you fly. On my first flight, 90 hours ago, my CFI, who im good friends with now, took me to KMDW and made me land!

pretty crazy! just have fun, and welcome to the aviation world and JC, you'll learn alot here
 
kona said:
So, I got a discovery flight at a local FBO Thursday. What questions should I be asking these guys?

Thanks in advanced.
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Have fun! See if this crazy aviation thing is really for you--that's the main goal of your discovery flight.

If you've made it to this forum, you're already ten steps ahead of a lot of people when they start flight training. Take a look through the CFI and FBO forums, especially, and you'll see many questions like yours and some info on the things for which you should be looking.
 
You don't need to be armed with questions, just ask anything on your mind and don't worry about it being a "dumb" question.
 
Relax and have fun with it, and ask anything you want. Get used to looking out the window... that's a habit that needs to be developed from your very first flight.

Most of the Q&A details will be covered on the ground, both in your pre/post-flight briefings and your first ground school lesson, so don't sweat it. Enjoy!
 
Enjoy it, it'll be some of the cheapest time you will log in a while. ;)
 
Discovery flights are supposed to be just that, a discovery. Enjoy your time in the air and actually having the chance to fly the airplane. If you land with the feeling that there is nothing you would rather do than fly, continue on. Also, read this sight with conviction!
 
kona said:
So, I got a discovery flight at a local FBO Thursday. What questions should I be asking these guys?

Thanks in advanced.
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If you like it-- when can I get started?!

If you don't like it-- A) Be a stereotypical American and sue because you didn't enjoy the experience.

Or

B) ...move along? :nana2:
 
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