| Show a little creativity the next time you need to buy | | | | lesson Vancouver, or flying lesson Toronto or flying |
| unique birthday gifts for a birthday, anniversary or | | | | lesson Calgary and you're certain to discover the |
| special occasion. | | | | perfect gift. |
| The recipient of this unique birthday gift idea will | | | | No previous flying experience is necessary and in |
| experience the thrill of flight and learn how to control | | | | most areas the minimum age is 14 years, with all |
| their own aircraft in this incredible flying lesson | | | | participants under 18 years of age needing the |
| experience. | | | | signature of a parent or guardian. For most small |
| Your experience starts with an on-ground session | | | | planes the maximum weight is 270lbs of each |
| where you will learn about the main control surfaces | | | | participant and the maximum height is 6'6". |
| of an aircraft and how they work. The components of | | | | Most flying lesson gifts should last approximately one |
| the aircraft will be pointed out and the functions of | | | | hour and include 40 minutes flying time in a Cessna 172 |
| each carefully explained. You will learn how to inspect | | | | or equivalent aircraft. All flights will have a briefing |
| the aircraft and how to prepare for flight. | | | | before and after. |
| A short theory session will explain the basic attitudes | | | | One thing to remember about a flying lesson gift is that |
| and movements of an aircraft in flight and how to fly | | | | this gift experience is weather dependent and may be |
| straight and level. You will also learn about different | | | | subject to postponement, in which case an alternative |
| types of climbs and descents and how to initiate a | | | | date will be offered. However, the flying lesson |
| climb, descent and turn. Safety considerations such as | | | | experience is available all year and most places |
| weather, a good lookout, right of way and transfer of | | | | operate seven days a week, so once you receive |
| control will also be explained. Now it's into the air and | | | | your flying lesson gift you have the freedom to |
| once airborne your flight instructor will put you through | | | | choose when to take your lesson. |
| your paces with the ultimate thrill of letting you take the | | | | At most locations across Canada, spectators are |
| controls as you pilot the aircraft on your own. | | | | welcome to watch you take off and land, so they can |
| The great thing about this type of experience gift is | | | | also share in this amazing gift. |
| that it is suitable not matter what their age. A flying | | | | And a final great thing about this unique birthday gift is |
| lesson makes a great gift idea for a 30th birthday gift, | | | | that this flight experience can count towards achieving |
| or 40th birthday gift or even a 60th birthday gift. | | | | your Recreational Pilot Permit and in case you ever |
| Flying lessons are available across Canada and can | | | | wanted to become a pilot this is a great way to get |
| be found in all the major city locations. Search for flying | | | | started. |