I Fly: Learn 2 Fly


The Cirrus SR22 is equipped with a Cirrus Airframe Parachute Systems. In the unlikely event  of an emergency, you'll pull a red lever or handle hanging from the ceiling of the cockpit and a 65' diameter canopy unfurls, controlling the descent. Not that you'll need it, mind you.






The Cessna 152 hasn't been in production since 1985, 
but still remains a popular -- and safe -- training aircraft.



Instrument Panel

Will I Fly an old plane?

Cessna 175 Skylark

Over 40K trusty 172s have been built -- more than any other plane.


Piper PA-28 Cherokee

Makes an appearance in Goldfinger. 
Not just for bond Villains.

Diamond DA42

First diesel-powered fixed-wing craft
to cross the Atlantic Nonstop.

Getting Started In...Flying

Make Me Want to Do This Easy. Take a ride. Most flight schools and small aviation companies will charge you no more than a couple of hundred dollars for a taste-usually an hour ride, with an instructor. You get to grab the controls for part of the time, zip around, maybe fly over your house.

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