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First flight

Intro Flights in Kelso, WA

Take the controls at KKLS with an intro flight that feels memorable, approachable, and genuinely useful for students and gift buyers across Kelso, Longview, Vancouver, Portland, and beyond.

Intro flights make the first step into aviation feel accessible while still connecting the experience to a real local training pathway afterward.

  • Cessna 172 and 150 or 152 intro-flight options
  • Published pricing and guest guidance
  • Clear bridge into private-pilot training

Options and pricing

Transparent discovery flight pricing

Published pricing so you know exactly what to expect before booking.

  • Cessna 172 option: 1 hour of flight time, a 30-minute ground briefing, up to 2 guests if weight allows, and published pricing of $230 + tax.
  • Cessna 150 or 152 option: 1 hour of flight time, a 30-minute briefing, 1 guest up to 180 pounds, and published pricing of $180 + tax.
  • Both options work as memorable gifts and practical first lessons.

After the flight

Turn curiosity into a real next step

An intro flight is just the beginning. Here is what comes next if you want to keep flying.

  • Meet an instructor, get comfortable with the aircraft, and understand what local training would look like afterward.
  • Use the flight as a confidence-building first yes if you are unsure whether aviation is really for you.
  • Link directly into private-pilot training and beginner guidance so momentum is easy to keep.

Start the conversation

Ready to fly? Book your discovery flight online.

Choose between a Cessna 172 or 150/152 experience and reserve your time slot through Flight Schedule Pro.

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Common questions

Common first-flight questions

Answers to the most common questions about booking a discovery flight.

Do I need any experience before booking?

No. Intro flights are designed for first-timers and are approachable whether you are simply curious or already thinking about flight training.

Can I bring someone with me?

Yes, depending on the aircraft. The published 172 option allows up to two guests if weight permits, while the 150 or 152 option allows one guest up to 180 pounds.

Does an intro flight count toward training?

It can act as the first useful taste of training, especially if you want to continue into the private-pilot certificate right afterward.

Local fit

Why the regional audience still makes sense for a first flight

Discovery flights are booked by families, partners, and curious beginners from across the region.

Kelso and Longview

Train at Southwest Washington Regional Airport with a familiar field environment, straightforward parking, and a local team that serves students from both sides of the river.

Vancouver, WA

For Vancouver-area students who want a calmer training environment than a busier metro airport, KKLS is a practical northbound drive with real continuity.

Portland metro

Cascade Air works well for Portland-area students who care more about personal instruction, dependable scheduling, and a long-term relationship than big-school volume.

Southwest Washington pathways

Discovery flights, private pilot, instrument, commercial, instructor training, recurrent work, and maintenance all sit inside the same local operation.

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