After a quick briefing in the terminal, you and your friend (if you bring one) will head out to the flight line, snap some awesome pics with the plane, and climb aboard for an unforgettable ride!
 
You'll be up front in the co-pilot seat, helping with pre-flight checklists, maybe even chatting with Air Traffic Control if you're up for it.
 
Then it’s wheels up for a scenic 15–20 minute flight—could be downtown Vancouver, Pitt Lake, or Glen Valley, all stunning from the air.
 
And if you're feeling adventurous, your pilot might even let you take the controls and fly for a bit!
 
Unlike the other Air Time Canada programs, there is no "ground school" required for this.
 

Serendipity Flight Coupon

 
You will need a Flight Coupon - like the one shown here to the right - in order to book a Serendipity Flight.
 
If you were lucky enough to receive one of these coupons, don't let the opportunity go to waste. Follow the instructions on the coupon right away.
 

Any limitations on who can participate?

 
The minimum age to sit up front in a Serendipity flight is 13. For those under 18, we prefer to have an adult parent or guardian accompany the flight.
 
Light Aircraft are much more weight-limited than airliners. The pilot will do a weight & balance calculation for the specific aircraft being flown and may limit passengers based on the result. This is generally only a question if you weigh more than 200 pounds.
 

Is it safe?

 
We take Aviation Safety very seriously. Our volunteer pilots are well trained and regularly reviewed. All aircraft are certified and maintained to the highest standards. We operate with full support from Transport Canada Air Traffic Services.
 
We have operated for over 20 years and thousands of flights without an incident ... and we work hard to keep it that way!
 

What kind of aircraft do we fly?

 
It depends on which organization or pilot offers you your flight. Most operate the ubiquitous Cessna 172 (also known as a Skyhawk).
 
It is a 4-place high-wing piston-powered aircraft with one of the best safety records of any civil aviation aircraft in the world.
 
It cruises at almost 200 KPH, at altitudes up to 4000 meters, and has a range (with reserves) of over 800 KM.
 

How much does it cost?

 
The Serendipity Flight is free.
 
You will be reponsible for your own transportation costs to/from the airport.
 
Note: Fuel, for the airplane, is included in the free flight - our pilots are not permitted to ask you to share in fuel costs.
 

How to Book

 
We generally post flights onto the calendar only 1 or 2 weeks in advance. When you see an open flight that is marked with you can book it using your Voucher.
 
This flights go quickly, so don't be too fussy about when you fly. Book one when you see it!
 
You can either come back and check the flight schedule regularly (like every day) or you can register for a free Air Time Canada account - in which case you will receive an email notification every time more flights are put on the calendar.
 

 

I still have questions.

 
Contact Janine by email. She will be happy to answer your questions.
janine@airfun.org