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Hands On Sunshine Coast Flying Lesson - 80 Minutes

Highlights

  • Flying lesson over the stunning Sunshine Coast
  • Take control of a beautiful low wing Sling sport aircraft with a one hour flight
  • Experienced instructor to guide you the entire time

Take the controls during this 80 minute flying lesson over the Sunshine Coast with a briefing, video and a one hour flight with an experienced instructor.

What's included?

  • One hour flying lesson
  • 10 minute pre flight briefing
  • 10 minute pre flight video

Have you always dreamed of flying on your own? Take control of a modern Sling aircraft during this 80 minute flying lesson featuring a one hour flight. Your experience will begin with a 10 minute video where you'll learn about what to expect during the flight and how to operate the controls. Once airborne, you will be able to take the controls and do gentle turns plus climbs and descents. You will fly south along the coastline then out across the water to Moreton Island to see the Tangalooma shipwrecks and lighthouse.

Migrating whales can often be seen from June to October. On the way back you will see the magnificent Glasshouse Mountains in the distance. Your experience also includes a two to four to one entry voucher for Queensland Air Museum across the road, valued at $25.

Important information

This experience is 80 minutes in duration, including a 10 minute pre flight video, a 10 minute pre flight inspection and a one hour flight.

This experience is not suitable for people with serious medical conditions or who are pregnant.

  • Maximum weight limit is 110kg
  • Minimum age is seven years old and maximum is 80 years old
  • Participants must be able to climb up onto the wing to access the aircraft
  • Please book at least seven to 10 days in advance for the most chance of flying on your preferred date and time
  • Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
  • Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
  • Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

This is a private experience with just you and your instructor.

Spectators are permitted, please limit to four.

This experience is weather dependent. In the event of rain or inclement weather the experience provider will contact you to reschedule your flight.

Please wear enclosed shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen and a cap.

This experience departs from the Caloundra Aerodrome, 20 Pathfinder Drive, Sunshine Coast, QLD 4551.

Reviews

4.7
15 reviews
5 stars 14
4 stars 0
3 stars 0
2 stars 0
1 star 1
Recommended

Introductary Flight Experience - Caloundre

Chris 6 May 2026

Excellent experience to fly for an hour in a tiny but stable aircraft. Great views on the Sunshine southern coats and Glass House Mountains. Definitely worth the trip.

Customer Experience

Hi Chris, Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the flight and those incredible views of the Sunshine Coast and Glass House Mountains. It’s wonderful to hear it was an experience worth the trip!

11 May 2026

Flight experience underwhelming, under time

Jeremy 18 January 2026

Ive done a few flight experience. And unfortunately this didnt meet expectations. 80 minute hands on flying lesson was roughly 10 minutes in total of me flying the plane, the instructor flying the other remaining 40 minutes of the flight. An 80 minute flying lesson id expect way more on hand flying. Totalling less than an hour even in a plane wasnt acceptable. Instructor was friendly but was more engaged and excited himself to be flying around clouds than having me do anything. From being in the office to flying to back into the office was barely an hour, let alone 80 minutes

Customer Experience

Hi Jeremy, thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the flying lesson didn’t meet your expectations. We’ve passed your valuable feedback through to our experience operator. We’re always looking for ways to improve, so I really appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback.

21 January 2026

Recommended

Great

Brian 8 January 2026

Great experience having a time flying again. (after about 47 years away) Some things have changed somewhat, (Touch Screen Guages, Joystick control) but basics remain. Thanks Ben for a great flight over Moreton Island.

Customer Experience

Hi Brian, we're so pleased to hear you enjoyed your experience. We appreciate you taking the time to leave such positive feedback!

21 January 2026

Recommended

The flight was amazing

Andrew 26 October 2025

I had a great time on the 60 minute flight around the Sunshine Coast. Ben was easy going and showed me how to fly the plane easy. Was an enjoyable and unforgettable experience. Definitely jiggly recommend.

Customer Experience

Hi Andrew, thank you for your lovely feedback. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your experience!

26 October 2025

Recommended

Such a great experience

Rebecca 5 August 2025

OMG! I received a ‘Hands on flying lesson’ voucher for my 40th bday. It took a while for me to decide to book in, but I had an absolutely amazing time. Chris was an amazing instructor. So much fun being able to fly the plane and learn a be bit along the way too!

Customer Experience

Hi Rebecca, your feedback is valuable to us, and we're happy to know you had a great experience. Thanks for sharing!

6 August 2025

Recommended

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Tracey 28 April 2024

Had the flight lesson with Gofly Aviation, would recommend it to anyone, what a fabulous experience

Keerat

Hi Tracey, we’re delighted to hear about your positive experience! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us.

30 April 2024

Recommended

Amazing experience, I'd love to get the RPL now

Nicola 17 April 2024

My partner gifted me this experience for my 30th birthday as I always loved the idea of learning this skill. I was booked on Saturday Apr 13 with Jamie and I loved every second of it. We flew from the Sunshine Coast to Moreton Island, we did a couple of loops on the shipwreck and flew back. She obviously took care of take-off and landing but she did let me take control for the majority of the flight. I was also able to descend from 3000 (meters?) to 500 before leaving the controls for landing. Jamie is friendly and a good instructor, if and when I decide to go for the Recreational Pilot Licence I'd be happy to have her as my instructor. Thank you for the great experience!

Mya

Hi Nicola, your feedback is important to us, and we’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience!

25 April 2024

Recommended

Fantastic!

Margie 13 January 2024

My son loved it - fantastic staff, great experience, very grateful

Recommended

Fantastic experience!

Luke 27 November 2023

Very friendly and experienced instructors. Made me feel very welcome and safe. Amazing views of the ocean during the flight and was so amazing to take the controls of the plane!

Recommended

Great experience

Nathan 13 November 2023

Great experience flying for the first time,Great instructions and very friendly instructor.

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