
Northeast Philadelphia Airport · KPNE
A real first flying lesson, as a gift. They take the controls of our two-seat airplane, with a flight instructor right beside them.
$249 · printable gift card · they pick the date
Never expires · no fees · full refund within 30 days if not flown
Pay with a card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The printable gift card shows up right away, and by email.
The card has a code. They book a time that suits them online, or call or text (445) 456-3599.
A briefing, a walkaround of N159G, then the controls, with the instructor right beside them.
It’s a real lesson, not a ride. If they keep going, the time counts toward a pilot certificate.

Booked as a one-hour lesson, plus the briefing and debrief at the airport.
No experience needed. Under 18 brings a parent’s signed consent form.
We fly only when it’s safe. If weather cancels the flight, they reschedule for free.
It never expires, and there are no fees.
Yes. Full refund to the buyer within 30 days if it hasn’t been flown. If they can’t fly because of age, weight or health, you get a refund any time.
Yes, free with 24 hours’ notice. A no-show uses up the gift. If weather or the airplane cancels the flight, we reschedule for free.
Anyone 16 or older who weighs 250 lb or less. No experience needed. It’s a small two-seat airplane.
Yes. A 360° video of the flight is an optional $75 when you buy the gift.
If they start training with a 10, 20 or 40-hour block, the $249 comes back as training credit, the same as any discovery flight. The flight time also counts toward a pilot certificate.
Yes. Let us know when they book, and we’ll text the meeting point.
Yes, to anyone 16 or older who weighs 250 lb or less. One person flies per gift card: the Alto has two seats, one for them and one for the instructor.
Questions first? Call or text (445) 456-3599 or email merlinflighttraining@gmail.com.
Never expires · no fees · full refund within 30 days if not flown. Not redeemable for cash except as required by law.