TAKE YOUR FIRST
DISCOVERY FLIGHT
Experience your first flight in a professional Part 141 environment. This is not just a ride, it is your first real step into becoming a pilot near Goldsboro, NC.
Only $175 for one hour · Loggable flight time · Professional instructors
A Professional Introduction
to the Skies
A discovery flight is your first official lesson in flight training. Unlike a sightseeing tour, every minute you spend in the aircraft counts toward your pilot certificates.
Serving students from Raleigh, Goldsboro, Greenville, and across North Carolina, this experience puts you in the pilot seat under the guidance of a certified instructor to see how it feels to fly a modern training aircraft.
Transparent Pricing
Your discovery flight is a competitive $175 for a fully immersive one-hour experience!
What You Will Do During
Your First Flight
Four phases of your first training mission. You are not just a passenger; you are a student pilot.
Phase 1:
Pre-Flight Briefing.
Your instructor will walk you through the flight plan, safety protocols, and the basic principles of how the aircraft wings generate lift and how the controls affect the flight path.
Phase 2:
Aircraft Walkaround.
Precision starts on the ground. You will perform a thorough pre-flight inspection of the aircraft, checking control surfaces and engine components to ensure the aircraft is ready for the mission.
Phase 3:
Take the Controls.
Once airborne, you will take the controls. You will practice basic maneuvers like turns, climbs, and descents, feeling how the aircraft responds to your inputs in real time.
Phase 4:
Assisted Landing.
Your instructor will handle the highest workload moments while you assist, experiencing the focus and precision required to bring a professional training aircraft back to the runway.
Why a Discovery Flight
Matters So Much
Choosing a flight school is a major career decision. A discovery flight is the most efficient way to evaluate if M2A is the right environment for your training.
Try Before You Commit
- Experience the reality of a professional training environment.
- See our fleet and maintenance standards firsthand.
- Compare schools based on aircraft quality and curriculum.
Evaluate Our Instruction
- Fly with a professional certified flight instructor.
- Understand exactly how we teach from day one.
- Ask real questions without sales pressure.
Log Your First Hour
- This is not a sightseeing flight; it is real flight training.
- Your flight time officially counts toward your pilot certificate.
- Take the controls and feel exactly what flying is really like.
Is a Discovery Flight Right for You?
Here's who will get the most out of their first flight lesson at M2A Aviation Academy.
✅ Book a flight if you are...
- Seriously considering a career as a pilot
- Looking for a professional 141 environment
- Wanting to verify our aircraft and standards
- Unsure but want to test your passion for flying
- Looking for hands-on flying experience
❌ Skip the flight if you are...
- Just wanting a fast roller-coaster ride
- Looking for a generic sightseeing tour
- Not interested in actually flying the aircraft
- Unwilling to listen to a safety briefing
Experience the Cockpit Reality
Aviation is about precision and energy management. Watch how we train our students to master short field operations with absolute safety and control. Your first flight will introduce you to these exact standards of professional operation.
First Flight Realism
The Power-Off 180 maneuver is a true test of a pilot's judgment. While you won't be performing this on your first day, we expose you to these professional techniques so you can see the level of skill you will achieve in our program.
Train at a
Different Standard
At M2A, we do not just teach you to fly, we train you to become a professional pilot from day one. Our location at Wayne Executive Jetport provides a unique training advantage that most schools cannot match.
Unlike larger, congested airports, we have fast taxi times with no airline delays. It is a genuine towered airport environment that translates perfectly to professional flying. You get mentorship from active airline pilots in a highly disciplined, structured atmosphere.
Our Verified Reviews "I had an amazing experience with my Private Pilot License (PPL) training. The airplanes are top-notch, and the instructors are incredibly professional and knowledgeable. Most of them are veteran military pilots, which makes them great people to talk to and fly with. They have DPE there, and there’s no delay on check rides! Overall it’s a fun place to learn how to fly."
"True professionals! Incredible training for military pilots or civilians from PPL all the way to ATP. M2A instructors are knowledgeable, experienced, and patient and will help you achieve your flying goals. Reasonably priced. Tightly run organization led ex fighter pilot and United Captain."
"I had a great experience at M2A while earning my multi-engine add-on rating. The entire team was knowledgeable, professional, and extremely helpful throughout the process. It’s clear that everyone there genuinely cares about student success and is constantly working to improve their training for each new group of students. The instructors were top-notch very skilled, approachable, and invested in helping me succeed. I would highly recommend M2A to anyone pursuing flight training."
How to Book Your
Discovery Flight.
It is easy to get started. Here is exactly what happens when you decide to take control.
Step 2: We Contact You.
Our admissions team will call you to find a date and time that works.
Schedule CallStep 3: You Fly.
Arrive at Wayne Executive Jetport, meet your instructor, and take the controls.
Take Flight
Schedule Your First Flight
Complete the form below to request your Discovery Flight. This is more than a ride — it is an introductory lesson that counts toward your pilot certificates.
What Happens Next?
Response in 24h
Our enrollment team will review your request and reach out to match you with the right instructor based on your background and goals.
Finalize Timing
We will coordinate a specific date and time based on your preferred day and period. Your Discovery Flight typically takes 2 hours total, with 60 minutes in the air.
Arrival & Briefing
You will arrive at Wayne Executive Jetport for a pre-flight briefing. You'll inspect the plane, learn the basics, and prepare to take the controls.
Questions?
Our admissions team is here to help you start your journey with absolute clarity and no charge for the consultation.
Still Asking If Flight School Is Worth It?
Talk to our admissions team. We will give you the unfiltered data, answer your real questions, and help you decide if the Professional Pilot Track at M2A Aviation Academy in Pikeville, North Carolina, is the right move for you. No pressure, no sales scripts.