Gift certificates

Give the gift of flight.

A discovery flight is a gift people remember for the rest of their lives. The recipient sits in the left seat, takes off with a flight instructor, and flies over the Merrimack Valley. No experience needed.

Buy a gift certificateCall (555) 010-0000
Discovery flight
$199
Experience
None needed
Time
~1 hr
Weather
Free reschedule

What's included

The gift certificate covers a full discovery flight: a real flight lesson, not a sightseeing ride.

  • A briefing with a certificated flight instructor on how the airplane flies.
  • A preflight walkaround of the aircraft, just like every pilot does before every flight.
  • 30–45 minutes in the air with the recipient at the controls for most of the flight. They'll see the Merrimack River, the local lakes and, on a clear day, the coast and the White Mountains.
  • A logbook entry. The time counts toward a pilot license if they decide to keep going.

Gift certificates are also available for scenic flights, where our pilot flies and the recipient and up to two guests enjoy the view.

A gift for any occasion

  • Birthdays and holidays: a memorable experience rather than another object.
  • Graduations: for the student thinking about an aviation career, it's the best way to find out.
  • Retirements and milestones: for anyone who has always wanted to fly.
  • Father's Day and Mother's Day: for the aviation enthusiast in your family.

How it works

  1. Get in touch. Call us or send a message and let us know who it's for.
  2. Give the certificate. We'll get it to you ready to give.
  3. They schedule their flight. The recipient contacts us to pick a day and time that works for them.

Where they'll fly from

Flights depart from Lawrence Municipal Airport (KLWM) in North Andover, Massachusetts, just off I-495. That's about 25 miles north of Boston and a short drive from the North Shore, the Merrimack Valley and Southern New Hampshire.

FAQ

Gift certificate questions

Does the recipient need any flying experience?

None at all. A discovery flight is designed for people who have never flown. A certificated flight instructor is beside them the whole time with dual controls.

Is there a minimum age?

There's no FAA minimum age to fly with an instructor. Younger recipients are welcome with a parent or guardian's consent. Tell us the recipient's age when you buy and we'll make sure it's a great fit.

Can the recipient bring someone along?

Often, yes. Our four-seat airplanes can usually carry a friend or family member in the back seat, depending on weight, balance and conditions. The recipient can confirm when they schedule.

What if the weather isn't good on the scheduled day?

We reschedule at no charge. Safety always comes first, and New England weather sometimes has other plans.

How do I buy one?

Call us at (555) 010-0000 or send us a message, and we'll take care of the rest.

Get started

Schedule a discovery flight.

Take the controls with a certificated flight instructor over the Merrimack Valley. No experience needed. Now booking lessons starting early December 2026.

Book a discovery flight — $199 Call (555) 010-0000