Book a Discovery Flight

The easiest way to find out if flight training is right for you — hands-on time at the controls with instructor Evan C. Chapman, CFI/CFII, at Lockhart Municipal Airport (50R).

What to Expect

  • A ground briefing covering the basics of the aircraft and the flight
  • Hands-on time at the controls of the TAA-equipped Cessna 172H
  • One-on-one instruction from Evan C. Chapman, CFI/CFII
  • No prior experience or medical certificate required
A Chapman Flight Academy student holds a marked shirttail after a first solo flight, standing in front of the Cessna 172H
Cutting the shirttail after a first solo flight — a long-standing aviation tradition.

Discovery Flight FAQ

A Discovery Flight combines a short ground briefing with hands-on flight time at the controls of the Cessna 172H, guided by Evan C. Chapman, CFI/CFII. It's designed to introduce you to the basics of flight and give you a genuine feel for what flight training involves.

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