Hands-On Scenic Flight Hartford

Experience the Thrill of a 30 Minute Hands On Scenic Flight Over Hartford Connecticut

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About This Experience Gift

  • Sit in the Pilots Seat of a Cessna 172 and Take the Controls
  • Enjoy Birds Eye Views of Beautiful Hartford, Connecticut
  • Fly 5,000 feet in the Air, No Experience Required

General Information

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Have you ever dreamed of piloting an aircraft? This is the perfect experience gift for you! Climb into a Cessna 172 and experience the thrill of taking the controls of a light aircraft during this Introductory thirty minute hands on scenic flight over Hartford.

Your experience begins at the Brainard Airport in Hartford, Connecticut when you meet your certified pilot who will brief you on the techniques and safety aspects of the light aircraft. Discover beauty of the New England as you and a guest fly 5,000 feet over beautiful Connecticut and the Connecticut River.

You are in the pilot's seat with a certified flight instructor guiding you every step of the way, from takeoff to landing. Whether you are looking to begin a new hobby or you are simply looking to try it, you’ll be able to say you've soared!

Where It's Located

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  • Hartford, Connecticut

Who Is Included

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Participants
The Hands-On Scenic Flight Hartford Experience Gifts Certificate is valid for one participant.

Guests
This experience is not suitable for additional guests; however, you may bring spectators to the airport to watch your Hands-On Scenic Flight Hartford.

When It Is Offered

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The Hartford Introductory Flight is offered Saturdays year-round, subject to availability. Reservations are typically scheduled between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

How Long Is It

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The Hartford Hands-On Flight Lessons have a 20 to 30 minute ground lesson, and a 30 minute flight with a total duration of approximately 1 hour.

Weather

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The Hartford Flight Lessons may be rescheduled due to high winds, heavy rain, fog or other inclement weather.

What To Wear

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Dress comfortably, flat rubber-soled shoes and layers are recommended for this adventure.

Additional Information

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The Flight School is is FAA 141 approved and accredited in the State of Connecticut, and all of the instructors are all highly qualified, experienced, and fully FAA certified. During the ground lesson the participant will be briefed on the instruments, controls, and equipment in the aircraft and on what to watch for when flying.

Participation is limited to individuals weighing less than 225lbs. Individuals who are pregnant, have broken bones or other physical conditions which are considered unsafe conditions are not eligible to participate.

Participants are required to sign a Liability Release Form prior to flight. Participants must be at least 16 years of age or older to participate. If the participant is under the age of 18 a parent or guardian will need to sign the form prior to participation.

Participants will also need to provide either an unexpired passport OR state licensed photo identification AND either a Birth certificate, a Naturalization certificate or a Citizenship certificate on the day of their flight.

ITEM/SKU NUMBER: XD-501-001

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Reservation Information

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All changes to reservations for the Hands-On Scenic Flight Hartford Experience require fourteen (14) days advance notice.

Xperience Certificates® cannot be exchanged once a reservation for the experience has been made.

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