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Learn to Fly

Murfreesboro, TN

From: $219

Item #: AIR-NAS-0008

(28 Reviews)

Introductory Flight Lesson in a Cessna 152 near Nashville

Jump into the pilot's seat of a Cessna Aircraft and experience the thrill of flying like you never have before as you Learn to Fly in Nashville!

Learn from an experienced FAA Certified Flight Instructor
Take the controls of a Cessna - the most popular flight training aircraft in the world
You'll start with a flight orientation and safety briefing then take to the sky where you'll have the opportunity to control the aircraft the majority of the flight
No experience necessary!

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Overview

Jump into the pilot's seat of a Cessna Aircraft and experience the thrill of flying like you never have before as you Learn to Fly in Nashville!

Learn from an experienced FAA Certified Flight Instructor
Take the controls of a Cessna - the most popular flight training aircraft in the world
You'll start with a flight orientation and safety briefing then take to the sky where you'll have the opportunity to control the aircraft the majority of the flight
No experience necessary!

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When Do I Choose A Date?

If giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience; otherwise, you can choose one after checkout.

Year-Round:
Daily - 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Important Details

Essential Information

This experience is for participants ages 14 and older
Passengers must be at least 14
Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
Must bring a valid photo ID
Participants must weigh less than 190 lbs to fly in the Cessna 152

Duration

This Learn to Fly near Nashville will be 1.5-2 hours in duration, with 1 hour of flight time.

Experience Provider Info

Complete information for your Experience Provider, including contact information, will be included on your booking confirmation email once you or your gift recipient have scheduled the experience. Our Product Management team handpicks top-rated experience providers, removing the guesswork for you and ensuring your peace of mind.

Maximum Participants

Cessna 152: 1 student, 1 pilot; Cessna 172: 1 student, 1 pilot and up to 2 passengers

Spectators

Spectators are welcome to watch take-off and landing for all options. Up to 2 passengers may ride with the student for the Cessna 172 option.

Weather Dependent

This experience is weather dependent. Always contact the experience provider with any questions regarding weather conditions.

What To Wear

Wear comfortable clothing appropriate for weather conditions.

COVID-19 Safety

For this experience, our partners are taking additional measures to ensure that they are helping prevent any potential spread of COVID-19. They are wiping down and sanitizing their air crafts before and after each flight. They also recommend that students bring and wear whatever PPE they feel comfortable with or necessary. These Covid-19 safety measures are subject to change.

FAQs

Do I need experience?

No experience is necessary! Your certified FAA pilot will be with you every step of the way!

What should I bring with me?

All participants must present a valid form of identification. It is also recommended to bring a camera and a bottle of water.

Can anyone participate?

This experience is for participants ages 14 and older. Participants must weigh less than 190 lbs to fly in the Cessna 152.

Returns, Exchanges & Cancellations

Returns
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be returned hassle-free within 30 days. All refunds will be made to the original purchaser.
Exchanges
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be exchanged for anything else in our marketplace at any time. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs more, you'll simply have to pay the difference. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs less, you'll have a credit towards your next booking with Virgin Experience Gifts.

Cancellation Policy

Once you have scheduled a date and received a booking confirmation, cancelling or rescheduling is allowed up to 72 hours prior to your experience. Failure to appear on your booked date or to reschedule at least 72 hours prior to your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your experience. In the event your experience is canceled due to inclement weather, you will reschedule your experience directly with your experience provider.

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Customer Reviews

This experience has a customer rating of 5
based on 28 reviews.

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Great fun! Wish it was closer to Knoxville

— Gerald S | Aug 04, 2021

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hello! Thank you for sharing your 5-star review with us! Despite the distance, we are so happy to hear that you had so much fun! Best, Brianna

Joey was excellent!! He’s a great pilot and has a bright future with a great attitude. Shortly after taking off, he let me fly the plane for an hour and showed me many things that furthered my interest in aviation. Overall a great experience and fun discovery flight.

— Logan K | Jun 15, 2021

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hello, Logan! It's fantastic to hear that you had such a good time with Joey and that he was wonderfully helpful! It brings us so much joy that you were able to have that experience of flying that made you even more interested in aviation. If you ever want to get back in the skies, you know exactly where to find us! See you soon! All the best, Michael

This was given to me by my wife for my birthday. I was a great experience. They allowed me to take two of my children, which they loved every minute of it. It was a little windy so I was skeptical about actually taking over the controls, but the instructor pilot gave me some confidence and away we went, lol. I would highly recommend this to anyone who is either interested in flying or just want a nice day or night date. I cant tell you enough about how much I loved this. Would highly recommend.

— Michael B | Dec 02, 2020

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi there Michael, We love that your wife picked out such a special and meaningful gift for you - She must really know you well! Being able to bring the kids along to experience your lesson is truly so exciting. What a fun way for them to see you trying something new and step out of your comfort zone!? Flying an aircraft can definitely be a bit intimidating, but having a helpful and encouraging instructor certainly does help. We will be sure to pass along the kind words to our partners to let them know how much the experience meant to you! We love that you loved your amazing gift! Thank you so much for sharing and for the recommendation! Best, Sophia

Ronald was great! It was a lot of fun.

— Alex W | Oct 21, 2019

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Thanks so much for the great review, Susana! We're glad you had a lot of fun and enjoyed your instructor as well. Have a fantastic rest of your week! Kindly, Kelsey

In the last several months, I have been watching videos online of back country flyers living in the western US (namely: Trent Palmer, Mike Patey and the other 'Flying Cowboys'). I passed up getting a pilot's license many years ago when I had the best opportunity (while in the Navy in Hawaii). I've always enjoyed flying in planes and in the summer of 2018, I had the opportunity to fly in a float plane across Prince William Sound in Alaska. Until this Cloud 9 Living experience, that flight had been the most enjoyable ever! Now that I've actually taken the controls and flown a plane, this experience tops the Alaska flight! Murphreesboro Aviation was busy during my visit and we got a bit of a later than planned start. After signing the requisite waiver form, it was out to the tarmac and preflight checks and briefing. Elizabeth was courteous, friendly, professional and very informative of everything she was doing. She asked if I wanted to fly over Nashville or another area in particular. I chose to stay in the Murphreesboro area so we flew over the area while she pointed out the landmarks of the city. After about 30 minutes in the air, Elizabeth asked if I wanted to take the controls, which of course I did following her instructions as to which way to turn. After about 15 minutes, she directed me to head toward the airport where she took the controls as we entered the flight pattern for returning to the runway. The time from engine startup to engine stop was a few minutes over an hour. I couldn't have been more pleased.

— Terry J | Sep 30, 2019

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Wow, Terry, this is one awesome review, thanks so much for taking the time to tell us all about your experience! Flying in a float plane across the Prince William Sound is actually on my bucket list and my heart pines for it even more hearing about your experience. It sounds like Elizabeth was a wonderful instructor for you and I will make sure to pass along your kind words as I'm sure she enjoyed having you as a student just as much! We are so happy to hear you were more than pleased with your Learn to Fly experience and do hope to see you back soon to top that experience as well. Thank you once again for sharing your experience with us and have a wonderful rest of your week! Kind regards, Kelsey

It was great. Our pilot did a great job of answering all our questions.

— Matthew S | Jul 22, 2019

My girlfriend bought me this learn to fly experience because she knew as a younger man I had wanted to get my pilots license but at the time it was financially out of reach. So my dream of flying my own plane one day remained just that...a Dream. But unbeknownst to me that dream would come true and I would fly! No, I don’t still desire to get my pilots license however just to be able to fly one time, feel the plane beneath my feet with me in control (but closely observed by an experienced trained pilot) was a thrill I can’t describe. The pilot was very friendly, well knowledged, and highly experienced. He made me feel very comfortable and he truly enjoyed taking a novice like me up into the sky. He saw to it that I had the best experience possible. I thank Murfreesboro Aviation, my pilot and my girlfriend for making a long ago dream come true for me! I highly recommend!!!

— Richard D | Oct 31, 2018

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi Denise, first of all, thank you so much for taking the time to share your amazing experience with us and we are so glad we were able to help your girlfriend help you finally fulfil your dream! We are also happy to hear that you felt so comfortable with your pilot and that he helped make your experience even more memorable, we will make sure to pass your compliments on to the flight school for you! We hope to see you back soon and look forward to getting you out on more exhilarating adventures!

Had a great time and the people were fantastic. I would do it again without any hesitation.

— Terry N | Jul 30, 2018

The experience was amazing.. The pilot was friendly and has lot of Patience..Me & my wife enjoyed it to the most.

— Moham K | Jun 11, 2018

Excellent, we were a little late and he was patient. You don't learn to fly anything. He didn't say a word the entire time.... and the ride was only 35 min TOPS. Soooo I would suggest more specific detail on activity.

— Seren S | Aug 27, 2017

This was an amazing experience! The pilot (I was so nervous and excited I forgot his name) granted my wish which was to fly over my house! We took off and went straight to it and he took his time so I could video and get great pictures! It was a beautiful day so the remainder of the flight was fantastic. This was something I would have never thought to do for myself and such a great gift! I would highly recommend this for anyone that loves to fly!

— Juniel R | Nov 29, 2017

It was truly amazing to get to live out a dream

— Andrew U | Jan 20, 2018

My wife booked the flying experience as a surprise for my birthday. I loved it!!! I have had a little flying experience in the past and the trainer, Caroline, was terrific in refreshing me . It was an excellent experience. I highly recommend it!

— Eric L | Apr 02, 2018

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Good Afternoon Eric and Andrea, What a fantastic way to spend a birthday! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your time up in the sky with the controls! I will be sure to let Caroline know what a great job she did refreshing your skills from back in Auburn! I hope we see you again for another great adventure. All the best, Chelsea

Tanner at the flight school was great. It was a perfect experience, and I would do it again or recommend it to anyone.

— Nick J | May 09, 2017

A wonderful experience. I would do it again. Really awesome.

— Andrew C | Apr 17, 2017

Fantastic

— Frank S | Feb 26, 2017

I surprised my husband with an hour flight around downtown Nashville. We had a great time! Our pilot was extremely friendly and made us feel very comfortable, as he was very knowledgeable about everything. We would definitely do this again, and have already suggested for our friends to give it a try!

— Joseph W | Feb 05, 2017

I just want to to say thank you for making my boyfriend's birthday that much better. We had a wonderful time. It was my first time ever being in a plane, and [the pilot] made me feel comfortable and explained everything to us that he was doing. This is a great place to experience flying. Thank you to our pilot (I cant remember his name, probably because I was terrified at first when he told us) but he was great. Thank you again to the aviation school for making this birthday a great one.

— Joseph C | Nov 07, 2016

I made it to the airfield earlier than I expected and met Tanner, who was an awesome pilot. He went over everything with me about the plane on the ground, and then asked if I was ready to go. I said I am ready, and we were off. Once in the air, he let me control the plane for the majority of the hour-long flight and even showed me a couple of neat things the plane could do. He was friendly, with light humor that made the entire experience a complete enjoyment. I would highly recommend going up with him any time, and I hope to do something like this again soon, or even more flying beyond the experience. It made for one of the best times I have had in a very long time for sure!

— James C | Sep 05, 2016

Really, really happy with the flying experience. Jordan from the aviation school did a great job. Initially I thought I would spend most of my time on the ground. But Jordan utilized most of the time to teach me flying and exploring the sky. I highly recommend the experience.

— Zhonghui L | Jul 12, 2016

My flight instructor was great. This was a dream come true for me to take over the controls of an airplane, and I am now going forward with getting my private pilot's license.

— Josh M | May 16, 2016

Everything about the experience was perfect. There were no hiccups, and the actual flight was incredible. Anthony was very insightful and had a great attitude for flying. He made the experience a ton of fun, and I would definitely recommend doing the Learn to Fly program to anyone.

— Michael C | May 16, 2016

Awesome flight with Dave at Murfreesboro Aviation. Couldn't have been a better instructor and easily shared his knowledge with me. Also, the rest of the staff at Murfreesboro Aviation was great as well!

— Deric S | Apr 27, 2016

Communication was excellent in booking the event .When I arrived my instructor (Herbert Gonzalez) was waiting on me. Once we were introduced, we hit it off well and he enthusiastically shared the pre-flight experience. Once completed, we had an excellent flight. Questions were answered with great knowledge and courtesy, and I could not have had a better time. I highly recommend this experience to anyone. Special thanks to my instructor and guide Herbert for such a great experience .

— Jeff M | Jul 29, 2015

We had a fun time. The instructor was very knowledgeable and informative and was a good guide.

— Helen O | May 11, 2015

This flying experience went far beyond my expectations. Jacob (pilot) is very easy going and knows his stuff. I was able to taxi, take off, and land the plane! This was something I've wanted to do all my life. If I live to be 200, I will never forget this. Jacob is a great guy and made every bit of my flight awesome! Thank you all so much. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to do something different.

— Dan D | Apr 22, 2015

It was lots of fun, can't wait to go back flying!

— Eric F | Mar 31, 2015

Absolutely wonderful experience. Our pilot, Victor, was fantastic and extremely helpful and made the experience fun.

— Joseph T | Feb 01, 2015

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