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Trial Flight - You Be The Pilot

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Soar high above Dunedin and try your hand at piloting a plane with this incredible Trial Flight experience!

Soar high above Dunedin and try your hand at piloting a plane with this incredible Trial Flight experience!

Highlights

  • Pilot a plane on this incredible experience!
  • Soar above Dunedin’s best loved landmarks, enjoy panoramic views
  • Experience one on one training with an experience pilot!

Try piloting a plane with the experienced flying instructors at Mainland Air!

Feel the thrill of sitting in the pilot’s seat, taking the controls then soaring high above some of Dunedin’s best loved landmarks. Enjoy the panoramic views of some of the most stunning scenery in New Zealand including Taeri Plains and Dunedin City.

Its just you and the pilot allowing for that personal one on one training. A once in a lifetime journey that’s simply not to be missed!

Per Person $160.00

What's included

  • Professional NZCAA certified flight instructors to teach you how to control the plane

Duration

  • 20 Minute Flight Time

Location

  • Dunedin Airport: 25 Miller Road
  • Momona 9073

Notes

  • Please Note: Passengers will need to notify Mainland Air Services, upon booking if any passengers are over 100kg, for loading purposes.

    Flights are subject to weather conditions and, due to this, may be postponed at pilot in command's discretion.

    Because this activity has weather constraints the activity provider asks that you make contact 24hours before your scheduled booking. In the event that your booking is cancelled/postponed you will either be offered another comparable trip at no extra charge to you, or a full refund.

Available Bookings from 24 Dec to 6 Jan 2025

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Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

4.8

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vigilh from New Zealand wrote on 25 May 2023

Trail Flight

Great team, friendly and helpful, perfect day, lots of fun.

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From Trial Flight - You Be The Pilot

Thank you so much for your positive review of your experience and the awesome pics! Always a pleasure for the team to introduce clients to 'hands on' flying!

ilonabr from Netherlands wrote on 02 May 2023

Good

Great experience, worth it!

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From Trial Flight - You Be The Pilot

Awesome! Thank you! :)

Paul Flanagan from Ireland wrote on 01 May 2023

A once in a lifetime experience

Honestly amazing experience, I learned a lot and had a great time and got some amazing videos

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From Trial Flight - You Be The Pilot

Yah! So pleased to hear you had an amazing experience. Thank you for your positive feedback. :)

Ivan Bukovski from New Zealand wrote on 10 March 2023

Almost worth it

This product appears to be aimong as an introduction to flying a small aircraft. Or just a recreational flight. The flight time is okay but it lacked proper greeting and sending away. There was a 'meeting' in the office so we couldn't even get it. Waited outside the hangar. Could've had a symbolic 'certificate of first flight or something'. Not quite what I was expecting.

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From Trial Flight - You Be The Pilot

Oh dear, I am sorry you did not enjoy your experience and it is not what you were expecting. Unfortunately, if the door was locked, you must have arrived when the pilot was away flying. ...we operate with minimal staff during the weekends. He normally leaves a note on the door to say that, and that he would be back soon. Again, I am sorry it did not meet your expectations.

irshad from Malaysia wrote on 14 September 2024

Things you must do in Dunedin

The best experience ever, with cheapest cost you spend on the extraordinary experience. The pilot Capt Isaac is very calm and cool along the flight. You'll feel comfortable & confidence. Hit them up and be a day pilot.

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From Trial Flight - You Be The Pilot

Thank you so much for your positive review Irshad. We are pleased you enjoyed your experience!

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