Kids in Aviation
FAA-certified instructors
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Arizona ESA-approved
7 Arizona locations
Starting ages 5 and above
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"He wanted kids to have the opportunity to learn to fly while they were young, and he made it happen."
— Mesa Tribune

Waiver required before participating. Every student must have a signed waiver on file before their first session.

✈️ FAA-Certified Instructors · All Ages · ESA-Eligible

Start with one hour. Change a life forever.

We teach students starting at age 5, meeting each one where they are. Every lesson builds on the last. Not just flight skills, but focus, discipline, and confidence.

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Discovery Flight — Location Options

Meet your instructor and take the controls for the first time. Pricing varies by location.

Falcon Field (KFFZ) — Mesa · in a Cirrus
$350Pay Now
Glendale (KGEU) — Glendale · in a Cirrus
$425Pay Now
Tucson
$275Pay Now
Extra Rider (additional passenger)
$50Pay Now
Link here to fill out your waiver — required prior to flight

🎒 Student Pilot Supplies

Get your logbook, headset, and everything you need to start flying.

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Pilots Lounge

Affordable access to aviation mentorship and community. Just $50 per month gets students unlimited a...

🔬 STEMGuest speakers and hands-on activities explore aviation science, technology, and engineering careers.
All ages Every Wednesday, 4-5 PM$50/month
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Airplane Maintenance Class — Rebuilding a Mooney M20

A very generous community member donated a 1957 Mooney M20 to our program! Students get hands-on exp...

🔬 STEMHands-on airframe and engine work builds mechanical engineering, systems thinking, and technical problem-solving.
Ages 7+ Every Monday & Wednesday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM$400/month
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3-Class Starter Bundle

Our three most popular classes bundled together: Intro to Flying, Intro to Jet Engines, and Aviation...

🔬 STEMCovers aerodynamics, jet engine thermodynamics, and emergency decision-making across three STEM disciplines.
Ages 5+ 2 hours per class$270 for all 3 classes (save $30)
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Intro to Flying

Oct 2 · 10am-12pmNov 6 · 10am-12pmDec 11 · 10am-12pm

The four forces of flight, parts of an airplane, airport operations, and weather, all packed into tw...

🔬 STEMIntroduces the four forces of flight, aerodynamics, and weather science through hands-on physics and engineering.
Ages 5+ 2 hours$100 per class
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Intro to Jet Engines

Oct 9 · 10am-12pmNov 13 · 10am-12pmDec 18 · 10am-12pm

An inside look at how jet engines work and power modern aircraft. Students learn the science behind ...

🔬 STEMExplores thermodynamics, propulsion, and the engineering behind turbine and compressor systems.
Ages 5+ 2 hours$100 per class
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Intro to Airplane Emergencies

🔥 New Dates

Next class: September 23, 2026 · 10am to 12pm

Oct 16 · 10am-12pmNov 20 · 10am-12pm

An in-depth look at how pilots handle emergencies in the air. Students learn the decision-making pro...

🔬 STEMBuilds critical thinking, systems analysis, and decision-making under pressure using real-world scenarios.
Ages 5+ 2 hours$100 per class
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Intro to Helicopters

📅 Dates Coming Soon

An introduction to the world of rotary-wing flight. Students learn how helicopters fly, the unique c...

🔬 STEMExplores rotary-wing aerodynamics, control systems, and the physics of rotorcraft flight.
Ages 7+ 2 hoursDates coming soon
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Drone Discovery Class

🔥 New Dates

Next class: September 30, 2026 · 10am to 12pm

Oct 23 · 10am-12pmDec 4 · 10am-12pm

A hands-on introduction to the world of drones. Students learn how drones fly, the basics of drone o...

🔬 STEMCovers flight dynamics, aerodynamics, and technology through hands-on drone operation and safety.
Ages 5+ 2 hours$150 per class
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Airport Tour & Field Trips

A guided tour of Falcon Field Airport including the pilots lounge, taxiway, runway, and hands-on tim...

🔬 STEMConnects airport operations to STEM career pathways from engineering to air traffic control.
Ages 5+ (groups) 1 hourContact us for pricing
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Tower Tour

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the world of aviation at Falcon Field Airport! Students will visit t...

🔬 STEMExplores air traffic control, communication systems, and the coordination that keeps aviation safe, real-world STEM in action.
Ages 5+ 1 hour$50 per student (includes 1 parent)
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Private Flight Lessons

Private 1-on-1 flight training toward a Private Pilot Certificate. Instruction hours cover ground sc...

🔬 STEMCombines aerodynamics, meteorology, navigation, and physics in real-world flight training toward a pilot certificate.
Ages 11+ Ongoing10 hrs instruction: $1,000 | 5 hrs Cirrus rental: $1,125 | 5 hrs Piper rental: $725 (Benson & Tucson only)
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3-Day Test Prep

Intensive private pilot ground school covering all FAA knowledge test bank questions. Typical schedu...

🔬 STEMMaster the FAA knowledge test covering aerodynamics, meteorology, navigation, and aviation regulations.
Ages 13+ 3 days (flexible scheduling)Contact for pricing
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Aviation Adventures Summer Camp

Our flagship 5-day summer camp held at Falcon Field Airport in Mesa, AZ. Each day covers a different...

🔬 STEMFive days of hands-on STEM: aerodynamics, rocketry, aircraft maintenance, and meteorology in action.
Ages 6+ 5 days (9am to 3pm)Contact us for pricing. Scholarships available.
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Take Flight: 3-Day Family Flight Package

A three-day immersive flight experience for a parent (or guardian) and their student. Your family fl...

🔬 STEMReal flight training applying aerodynamics, navigation, meteorology, and aviation technology across three days.
Ages 5+, parent and child together 3 days$3,200 per parent + student team