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Learn to Fly in Barrie, Just North of Toronto

This introductory flying lesson is perfect for anyone who longs to learn to fly and take control of an aircraft. Take off from Barrie and soar through the air over Collingwood, the Blue Mountains, Wasaga Beach or all the way to Toronto and back.
Where:Barrie, Ontario
Price for:1 Participant
Learn to Fly Introductory Flight – 20 Minutes, Barrie, Ontario, Breakaway Experiences
Flying Lesson - Barrie - 20 Minute Flight
20 minute flight plus 15 minute ground briefing.
$115.00
Flying Lesson from Barrie to Blue Mountain
Flying Lesson - Barrie to Blue Mountains - 40 Minute Flight
40 minute flight plus 15 minute ground briefing.
$175.00
Flying Lesson from Barrie - Lake Simcoe Route
Flying Lesson - Barrie to Lake Simcoe Route - 60 Minute Flight
60 minute flight plus 15 minute ground briefing.
$225.00
Learn to Fly – Barrie to Wasaga Beach – Collingwood minute route
Flying Lesson – Barrie to Wasaga Beach - Collingwood - 60 Minute Flight
60 minute flight plus 15 minute ground briefing.
$225.00
Learn to Fly – Barrie to Muskoka  route
Flying Lesson – Barrie to Muskoka - 80 Minute Flight
80 minute flight plus 15 minute ground briefing.
$310.00
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Flying Lesson - Over Toronto GTA from Barrie - 100 minute flight
100 minute flight plus 15 minute ground briefing. MOST POPULAR!
$360.00
Flying Lesson from Barrie to Blue Mountain
Flying Lesson - Barrie to Owen Sound, Wiarton, and Tobermory – 125 minute flight
125 minute flight plus 15 minute ground briefing.
$425.00
See Barrie from a whole new perspective as you learn to fly!

During this hands-on flying lesson you will actually learn to fly a plane and feel the freedom of flight with a certified instructor by your side. You’ll be at the controls at 2,500 to 3,500 feet at speeds averaging 100 miles per hour.

You'll be flying in an Advanced Ultralight Aircraft, which is ideally suited for flying lessons (Either an Evektor SportStar or Ellipse Spirit, two-seater aircraft  -  instructor and participant).

Your personal flying lesson begins with a short briefing and ground school instruction. You'll learn about the basics of aviation and have a pre-flight briefing where you will be introduced to the aircraft and discuss the lesson flight plan and pre-take-off checks.

Your instructor will taxi the aircraft into position, and once they have the all-clear from the tower, will start down the run and up and away you go!

Once airborne, the fun part of the learning to fly really begins!  After a demonstration of how to maneuver the aircraft, it's over to you to take control. You'll be in control for most of the flying lesson, practicing gaining and losing altitude, turns, banks and staying on a straight course (easier said than done!). You can stay in control of the aircraft for the whole time if you wish, or have the instructor take over for a few minutes while you take some photos to remind you of your flying lesson.

Once your time in the air is over, the instructor will once again take over for landing. When you are safely back on the ground, you'll carry out post flight checks and have the opportunity to learn how to taxi as you steer the aircraft back to its' berth.

As a final bonus, should you get the flying bug and decide to go on and take your license, this flying lesson actually counts towards your flying time so you'll already be on your way!

Your flying lesson takes off from the Edenvale Aerodrome near Barrie.

Available year-round

What's Included:

  • 15-minute Pre-flight and post flight briefing in addition to the flight time.

When: Available daily Monday - Sunday year-round.*
*subject to availability

Need to know: 

  • Your flight will depart from and return to the same airport.
  • In addition to your flying time, please allow 15-20 minutes for pre-flight briefing, safety check and post-flight briefing.
  • Minimum height: 48" / 4 ft.   Maximum height: 6'5".
  • Maximum Weight:  260 lbs.
  • Flying lesson is weather dependant.  It is vital you telephone the flight centre before leaving home.
  • Participants under 18 years of age will require the signature of a parent or guardian.
  • Participants will be required to sign a liability release and waiver form.
  • There is an onboard GoPro camera with a wide-angle lens. Please bring a Micro SD card and you can record your entire lesson at no charge.
  • Spectators are welcome to watch you take off and land.


So, whether you're looking for fun things to do in Toronto's GTA or for a unique gift for their birthday, Christmas or Father's Day, this Learn to Fly experience is the way to go!

Your flying lesson takes place in Barrie, Ontario at the Edenvale Aerodrome, just north of Toronto. VIEW MAP

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