I purchased a flight lesson from Horizon Aviation for my partner for his birthday in 2022, but he…read moredidn't redeem his lesson until this fall.
I got him the "Airman's Flight" package which is a full one-hour introductory flight lesson, including pre-flight briefing, takeoff, meander around Rhode Island, landing, & post-flight debriefing. It was $250 & I think it was worth the cost.
We had a bit of a scheduling snafu - We booked the lesson almost a month in advance, but leading up to the lesson, we were told that we were on the waitlist for that day. How could that be? We booked over a month prior. We wouldn't specifically book a date that would put us on a waitlist. With our busy schedules, we need certainly. The man on the phone, George, made some moves & scheduled us for the following week. No biggie.
We arrived early to the lesson & my partner was introduced to Eugene, the flight instructor. His pre-flight briefing was extensive & informative. We joked that flying a plane was "just like driving a boat, right?"
We got to see the hangar, where the planes sleep. Just kidding. But it's a cute idea I can't shake from my head. Nap zone for planes.
I got to sit in the back of the plane & be the ultimate passenger princess. I took one million photos, including some selfies, & even spotted my dad's house below. We only reached an altitude of about 5,000 feet, I think. I was lost in my own world, but from the snippets I overheard, Eugene was a wonderful instructor. My partner did some taxi-ing on the tarmac, takeoff, & lots of meandering. Eugene took care of the landing.
It was truly an hour lesson. No less. We flew all the way down the coast, past Misquamicut, and then back again. This hour counts towards my partner's flight training (he received a flight log) if he ever wants to pursue this further.
Overall, a wonderful experience, even for just the passenger princess. Well worth the money. I highly recommend as a gift or date idea. Or for anyone feeling adventurous.
Thanks Horizon Aviation Team. A+!