Discovery flight · KOGB · Orangeburg, SC

What is a discovery flight?

A discovery flight is your first real lesson: you fly the airplane with a certified instructor beside you. Top schools separate this from a scenic tour — only one answers “should I become a pilot?”

Step 1Free discovery call
Step 2Intro flight when trainers live
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Discovery flight vs scenic tour

Discovery flight

  • You sit in the pilot seat
  • You take the controls in the air
  • Loggable dual with a CFI
  • Interview the school before committing

Scenic tour

  • You are a passenger
  • Sightseeing, not training
  • Does not answer “can I learn this?”

What to expect

  1. Discovery callGoals, realistic PPL cost, medical, drive to KOGB.
  2. PreflightWalkaround, cockpit orientation, radio basics on the ground.
  3. FlightHands-on time with a CFI as allowed — when SEAS trainers are online at Orangeburg Municipal.
  4. DebriefNext step: ground school, Part 61 lessons, or Class 27-A waitlist. No prepaid pack pitch.

Discovery flight FAQ

How much is a discovery flight?

Confirmed when the aircraft and CFI are scheduled. We will not bait a fake forever-price. Call first.

Do I need a license or medical?

No license for the intro flight. Medical comes before solo later in training.

Where do flights leave from?

Orangeburg Municipal Airport (KOGB), 1811 Airport Road, Orangeburg, SC.

Does it count toward my license?

Yes — dual with a CFI is loggable training time.

After the discovery flight

Private pilot pathRequirements, hours, Part 61 at KOGB. What it costsItemized 2026 PPL breakdown. Ground schoolStudy before the Hobbs meter. Flight school hubAll KOGB options.