Discovery Flight · Flight School Miami · KOPF
Discovery Flight
in Miami
Your first time at the controls of a real aircraft — flying over the Miami coastline with a Certified Flight Instructor beside you. No experience needed. Book online and fly this week.
From $199Book Online
Duration
~1 Hour
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Upgrade
Cirrus SR-20
Airport
KOPF · Miami
What to Expect
A discovery flight is a real introduction to aviation, guided by a Certified Flight Instructor from start to finish — not a sightseeing ride. It's the exact first lesson our students fly, which is why it's also the best way to find out if flight training is for you.
Step 1
Meet Your Instructor
You'll be paired with a Certified Flight Instructor who guides the entire experience — no experience needed, and every question is welcome.
Step 2
Preflight Walkaround
Explore the aircraft up close the way real pilots do: checking the wings, control surfaces, and engine before every flight.
Step 3
You Take the Controls
Once you're safely in the air, your instructor hands you the controls. Fly over the Miami coastline — beaches, skyline, and turquoise water below.
Step 4
Debrief & Next Steps
Back on the ramp, your instructor walks you through what you flew and what a path to your Private Pilot License would look like — only if you want it.
Choose Your Flight
Every package is approximately a one-hour experience flown with a Certified Flight Instructor from Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (KOPF).
| Package | Price |
|---|---|
Discovery Flight — Cessna 172 The classic first flight. Take the controls of our Cessna 172 Skyhawk with a Certified Flight Instructor beside you. | $199 |
Discovery Flight + 1 Guest — Cessna 172 Share the moment. Bring a friend or family member along in the back seat while you fly. Includes the $50 guest fee. | $249 |
Premium Discovery Flight — Cirrus SR-20 Upgrade to the Cirrus SR-20: a modern glass-cockpit aircraft that takes your first flying experience to the next level. | $299 |
- · Pricing is guaranteed for 30 days from purchase. After 30 days, the amount paid remains as a non-expiring credit toward the current discovery flight price.
- · Discovery flights are a final sale and non-refundable.
- · Guest package includes one additional passenger; the guest rides along while you fly.
- · All flights depart from Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (KOPF) and are flown with a Certified Flight Instructor.
Common Questions
What is a discovery flight?
A discovery flight is a real introductory flying lesson — not a sightseeing ride. You'll meet a Certified Flight Instructor, do a hands-on preflight walkaround of the aircraft, and then actually fly the plane yourself during an approximately one-hour experience over Miami, with your instructor beside you the whole time.
Do I really get to fly the plane?
Yes. Once you're safely in the air, your instructor hands you the controls and coaches you through real flying — turns, climbs, and holding a heading over the Miami coastline. The instructor handles takeoff and landing and can take over at any moment.
How much does a discovery flight cost in Miami?
GoFly Academy discovery flights start at $199 in the Cessna 172. Bring a guest along for $249, or upgrade to the glass-cockpit Cirrus SR-20 for $299. Book and pay online, and you can be in the air this week.
Does the flight count toward a pilot license?
It can. Your discovery flight is flown with a Certified Flight Instructor, so the time can be entered in a pilot logbook as dual instruction — meaning your very first flight already counts toward your Private Pilot License if you decide to keep training.
Can I bring someone with me?
Yes — choose the Discovery Flight + 1 Guest package and a friend or family member rides in the back seat while you fly. They'll get the same views; you get the controls.
Do I need any experience or preparation?
None at all. Wear comfortable clothes and sunglasses, bring a government-issued ID, and arrive a few minutes early. Your instructor covers everything else — including the camera-worthy moments.
Where It Leads — Flight Training in Miami
Your First Flight
Starts Here
Book online in minutes and take the controls over Miami this week. Ready for more than one flight? Apply to start structured Part 141 training.