Father's Day Gift Ideas: Give an Aerial Experience
What would he actually like to do in the air: take the controls, discover an aircraft, try freefall, or enjoy the scenery? That question gives your Father's Day gift a clearer purpose than choosing a flight at random. A flying lesson may suit him if he's mentioned it, but interest in flying isn't limited to men and isn't something every father shares.
Choose a Father's Day experience around his interests
His interests can help you choose between a flying lesson, discovering an aircraft, a more intense activity, or a scenic flight. If he dreams of taking the controls, check that the introductory lesson explains his participation. Having a pilot on board or calling something a scenic flight doesn't establish that he will fly the airplane.
Read how the experience works, the participation requirements, and the meeting location. An introductory lesson gives him a first taste of flying rather than a complete pilot training program. It can be a way to explore that interest before deciding whether to pursue it further.
Choose an airplane flight or flying lessonDiscover an aircraft as a passenger
If he would rather enjoy the view, start with the aircraft he'd like to try and a departure point he can reach. The present can be his first chance to go aboard without asking him to take part at the controls.
- Explore helicopter rides: check the advertised route, departure point, and number of passengers included if someone would like to join him.
A tandem skydive or a wind tunnel session?
If he's already talked about jumping, consider a tandem skydive after checking the offer's restrictions. A wind tunnel suits a different interest: trying flight supported by airflow without jumping from an airplane. Don't substitute one for the other without knowing what he hopes to do.
If he wants a more intense experience but is still deciding which activity interests him, our guide can help him compare adventure experience gifts around how each one works.
Plan a scenic flight at a time that suits him
His interest in a region or a day out together can also guide the present. For a balloon ride, check the departure site and how many spaces you need before deciding whether you'll join him.
Give a balloon ride for the sceneryA Father's Day certificate can be given on the day itself and used to arrange a flight later when the offer allows it. Consider how far he can travel and when he's available, then check the selected experience's validity period, certificate delivery format, and rescheduling terms.