Learn to Fly Here!
Getting Started
Whether you want to fly for fun, business travel, or as a career, we can help you reach your goal. Booking a Discovery Flight is the best way to get started.
Discovery Flight
Cost
$150 - payment (or gift certificate) due at time of flight
Duration
1.5 Hours
Flight Time
Approximately 45 minutes
What to expect: The entire experience is a mix of ground instruction and flight.
Before your flight, your Flight Instructor will go over how the plane is controlled, what to expect, and some basic safety information.
During the flight, you will learn how to control the airplane… and then you will have the opportunity to fly the airplane yourself under the supervision of our certified flight instructors.
After the flight, your Flight Instructor will answer all your questions and can tell you more about the process of becoming a pilot and what our different flight training programs include.
Frequently asked questions about your Discovery Flight
You can show up on time for your appointment. There is no reason to be early as your instructor may still be working with another student.
Wear comfortable, seasonal clothing and good footwear.
Your flight will last about 45 minutes but the whole experience will take about an hour and a half.
We want your flight to be a great experience. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, we will reschedule it for a better day.
Your Instructor will take some time before the flight to go over the basics of how to fly the plane.
After takeoff, and when you are comfortable and ready, your Instructor will let you take the controls and be the pilot.
We can fly over your house if it is near Binghamton. Mention this to your Instructor so he can find it on his portable GPS before you take off.
After the flight, your Instructor will take the time to answer any question you may have about aviation or learning to fly.
Buying for someone else?
We offer gift certificates!
How to redeem: Our gift certificates are digital: you will receive yours via email following purchase. Once you have given the gift certificate to the intended recipient, they can schedule a flight by calling (607) 862-5600, or by requesting a flight time here.*
Benefits of buying gift certificates
We sell gift certificates year round, so they are great for birthdays and other occasions. We fly year-round, so gift certificates can be redeemed anytime. In many cases (depending on weight,) at least one and sometimes two additional passengers can ride along at no extra cost.
Discovery Flight
Fly the plane and see what it's like to be a pilot
$150
Designed for someone interested in learning to fly but wanting to try it first.
45 minutes of flight time
Around 1.5 hours total
Ground instruction and Q&A
*All prices subject to change without notice.
About the Goodrich Pilot Training Center
At the Goodrich Pilot Training Center, we believe that learning to fly should be a fun and rewarding experience. We also believe that it should be affordable. By combining a quality flight and ground training program with reasonable prices, we meet these two very important goals.
We have been flight training in the Southern Tier since 1998. Whether you are flying for fun, for business, or for a career, we can pass on our experience to help guide you to your goals.
Becoming a Commercial Pilot or Pursuing Advanced Ratings
Goodrich Pilot Training Center can help you with advanced ratings as well, including instrument, commercial, CFI, or CFII pilot certificate. We also provide flight reviews and instrument proficiency checks in your plane or ours and multi-engine and float training in your aircraft.
Additional Resources
How to Choose A Flight School
Rates and Payment Options
Insurance and student resources
Flight Schedule Pro Online Booking
Location
Hangar 1 (By the Water Tower)
2570 Airport Road
Johnson City NY 13790
Copyright 2026 Goodrich Pilot Training Center