Want to learn to fly?

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If you have ever looked up at an airplane and just watched it go out of sight. Now would be a good time to put yourself into the machine that can take you over the horizon.

Flying commercial is nothing like flying in a small airplane where you see all the controls. Just to be honest the view is much better. The things on the ground are not just little specks that you see from 35,000 ft.

Just keep in mind that if a news reporter or a 16 year old teenager can do it. Odds are that you will have no problem.

Want to Learn to Fly? Now's the TimePosted Thursday, April 1, 2010 ; 10:03 PM View Comments Post CommentUpdated Thursday, April 1, 2010; 11:55 PM

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FAIRMONT -- Ever since the Wright Brothers had their first successful flight in 1903, people have wanted to take on the challenge themselves - and learn to fly.
But did you know that you can learn to fly right here in North Central West Virginia?
We checked LetsGoFlying.com and found lessons at AC Express, Inc. at Fairmont Municipal Airport.

“From the very beginning, we try to get people involved in flying the airplane,” said Flight Instructor Mike Crouse. “It starts from the time you taxi out here to the end of the runway, so we let you get a feel for the rudders, and we taxi out, we take off, climb up, the instructors sitting right beside you, and it's very hands on from the very beginning.”

During the introductory lesson, which costs about $99, Crouse covered all the basics for a curious student.

Let's Go Flying sports a database of more than 3500 flight schools nationwide - so it's easy to find one close.

Most flight schools on the website offer up to 50 percent off introductory flight prices.
“It's sponsored by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. They're a non-profit organization that represents over 415 thousand pilots around the United States.”

Crouse says it seems everyone is desperate to enjoy the nice weather after this wild winter, and inquiries for the flight program come several times a day.

“Everyone from people who are stopping by and the people we've trained in the past - high school kids, college kids, people working 40 hours a week, people of all ages, retired, it really doesn't matter,” said Crouse. “Everyone can enjoy aviation.”

If our introductory flight looks like fun to you, click the links below for more information.
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