Ronald M. Auen Learning Center First Flight Experience
Who can participate?
Local youth 12 to 17 years of age with a serious interest in becoming a pilot or to be in a program on a flight track.
When
Five individuals will be selected in the active program months. There is a high demand to participate in the program and space is limited.
The Experience
- Each aspiring pilot will receive an introduction to the Palm Springs Air Museum and receive a First Flight shirt and flight log.
- Next, participants will be introduced to the Cessna 182 Skylane, Inspiration One and the pilot.
- Then they will board, taxi and take-off for an approximate 30 minute flight next to the pilot.
- After landing, participants will receive a certificate commemorating their flight.
DISCLAIMER/FAQ
- Must have a parent or guardian permission forms and limit loss form completed.
- Passengers who cannot board the aircraft without assistance will not fly.
- You must be capable of climbing and descending the equivalent of a standard ladder.
- The physical restrictions for all planes (other than the C-47) are: 6’5″, and 250 lbs. or smaller
- All passengers are required to complete a Participant Release.
- For safety, all passengers must wear closed-toe shoes. No sandals or flip-flops will be allowed. Long pants are recommended.
- Large backpacks, shoulder bags, duffel bags, tripods or other bulky items are NOT permitted on the aircraft.
- No animals are permitted on the aircraft.
- Participation in the program allow the Palm Springs Air Museum permission to use likeness in educational, communication and marketing materials.
- NO Firearms, Pepper or Chemical Sprays, Stun Devices or weapons of any kind are permitted on the aircraft.
- Passengers must be 12 years of age or older. Minors who fly (age 12-17) must have their parent or guardian complete a Participant Release for Minors. The parent or guardian must be present for the flight.
- No smoking and no vaping devices are allowed on any of our aircraft.
- No portable oxygen assistance devices are permitted.
- Flights may be canceled due to weather, mechanical, or crew availability.
If you have questions or concerns, please email
[email protected]
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