Meet your instructor.
Get comfortable with the airplane, walk through the preflight, and learn the basics before you take off. There's time to ask questions along the way.
DISCOVERY FLIGHTS · NORTH MYRTLE BEACH
Your first flight.
A whole new perspective.
Take the controls of a Falcon RV-12iS with a certified flight instructor beside you. See the Grand Strand from above—and discover what learning to fly really feels like.
$99
Your Discovery Flight
No flying experience needed.
No flying experience needed.
PILOT HACK:
Make your $99 Discovery Flight basically free!
Start training with Falcon and get $100 in flight training credit.
$100 training credit applies to subsequent Falcon flight training after you enroll and get started.
YOUR INTRODUCTION TO THE COCKPITReal airplane. Real instructor. Your first step.
Take the controls
An instructor beside you
Start at Grand Strand Airport
THE EXPERIENCE
More than a ride.
Your introduction to flying.
You don't have to know the terminology or have a career plan. Bring your curiosity. We'll help with the rest.
Experience the controls.
Fly with your instructor and enjoy a new view of the Grand Strand. Your instructor guides the experience, with the route depending on weather and air traffic.
See where it could lead.
Tour the school and talk through training options, scheduling, and your goals. Whether you're exploring a hobby or a career, we'll explain the path.
A view from the Falcon cockpit. Flight conditions and timing vary.
MEET YOUR FLIGHT SCHOOL
Modern aircraft.
A welcoming place to start.
Your Discovery Flight introduces you to the aircraft and people behind Falcon Flight Academy—not just the view out the window.
RV-12iS training aircraft
Get acquainted with a modern trainer and its digital flight displays.
Personal, instructor-led introduction
An instructor walks you through the basics and answers your questions.
A next step that fits your goals
Explore private pilot training and the ratings beyond it when you're ready.
“I highly recommend Falcon Flight Academy.”
Caterrace M. · Discovery Flight guest
Read more student storiesLET'S ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS
Curious, but not
ready to book?
Tell us where to reach you. We'll help you understand the Discovery Flight, what training involves, and which next step makes sense for you.
No payment is needed to request information. This form is an inquiry—not a flight reservation.
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BEFORE YOU FLY
Good questions.
Clear answers.
Something else on your mind? Ask our team before booking.
Do I need any flying experience?
No. A Discovery Flight is an introduction to flying. Your instructor explains the basics and guides you through the experience.
Will I get to fly the airplane?
You'll have the opportunity to take the controls with your instructor's guidance. Your instructor manages the flight and decides what is appropriate for the conditions.
How much is it, and how does the credit work?
The Discovery Flight is $99. If you enroll and get started with Falcon after your flight, you'll get $100 back in the form of flight training credit. The credit is applied to your subsequent training with Falcon.
Where does the flight depart?
We are based at Grand Strand Airport (KCRE), 2800 Terminal Street, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582. This is not Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR).
What should I confirm before booking?
Ask our team about the total visit time, what to bring, and any participant or aircraft-fit requirements. Contact us before booking for a minor or requesting an additional guest.
What about weather or giving a flight as a gift?
Flying depends on suitable weather and aircraft and instructor availability. Confirm your visit details with us before traveling. To arrange a Discovery Flight as a gift, ask our team about the available options.
FIND US AT KCRE
Your first takeoff starts in North Myrtle Beach.
Grand Strand Airport · 2800 Terminal Street
North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29582
FROM WONDERING TO FLYING
Make your first flight
more than a daydream.
Pilot Hack: Make your $99 Discovery Flight basically free. Start training with Falcon and get $100 in flight training credit.