Meet your instructor
Come to Punta Gorda Airport, get comfortable, and learn what to expect before your flight.
Your first hour in the pilot's seat
Take the controls for $99.
Your first hands-on flight over the Gulf Coast starts at Punta Gorda Airport, with an instructor right beside you.
$99 Discovery FlightOne hour in the left seat · Instructor beside you · No experience required
Request available dates. No payment needed to send an inquiry.
No experience neededNo commitment requiredBased at KPGD
Your journey starts at Punta Gorda Airport
Real hands-on time in the pilot's seat
Fly over the Southwest Florida coastline
A first step toward pilot training
Ready when you are
Your $99 first flight starts here.
Request the $99 Discovery Flight offer and ask the team about open dates. You can also call directly if you'd rather talk it through.
Prefer to speak with someone?(239) 980-5220
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The experience
What your Discovery Flight looks like
A simple, exciting introduction to aviation built for first-time flyers.
Take the controls
Fly with an instructor beside you and experience the aircraft from the left seat.
See what comes next
Ask your questions and find out whether flight training fits your goals.
Why start here
A personal start to something extraordinary
Gulf Coast Premier Flight Training offers professional, personalized instruction at Punta Gorda's towered airport. A Discovery Flight lets you experience the environment, meet an instructor, and see the path ahead for yourself.
- Designed for people who have never flown an airplane
- Professional instruction focused on your goals
- Training available beyond your first flight, from Private through Commercial
Good to know
Questions before takeoff?
Your first flight should feel exciting. Here's what people often ask before reaching out.
Do I need any flying experience?
No. The school's Discovery Flight is designed for people with no experience. An instructor flies with you.
Am I signing up for a full training program?
No. A Discovery Flight lets you explore aviation and decide whether you want to continue training.
Where does the flight start?
Gulf Coast Premier Flight Training is based at Punta Gorda Airport (KPGD) in Punta Gorda, Florida.
What does the $99 Discovery Flight offer include?
It is a hands-on introductory flight with an instructor beside you. The school's Discovery Flight description calls it an hour in the left seat. Ask the team about available dates when you request your flight.
Ready to fly for $99?
Your first step is a conversation.