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Take the controls of a Cessna 172 over Gatineau-Ottawa with a professional instructor. This two-hour Pilot for a Day experience pairs a focused pre-flight briefing with a 60-minute hands-on flight and practical instruction.
Take the controls of a Cessna 172 over Gatineau-Ottawa with a professional instructor. This two-hour Pilot for a Day experience pairs a focused pre-flight briefing with a 60-minute hands-on flight and practical instruction.
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Operated by Select Aviation College · Gatineau, Quebec
You stand on the ramp as the Cessna 172 sits with its nose pointing toward the open sky—the wind nudging the wingtips, clouds daring you to look up. The briefing room smells of coffee and aviation charts; an instructor sketches the route over the Ottawa River and the Gatineau hills, then hands you a headset and a set of controls that will respond to your touch.
moderate.
2 hours.
Moderate fitness—able to climb into a small aircraft, sit for a full hour and follow safety instructions.
The package includes a 60-minute in-air session; the full booking runs about two hours including briefing and pre-flight checks.
Yes—under instructor supervision you’ll be given control to practice basic maneuvers and feel the aircraft respond.
No pilot license is required; training is instructor-led and suitable for beginners who meet health requirements.
Flights operate under visual flight rules; the operator may reschedule for poor weather—confirm cancellation policies when booking.
General aviation around Ottawa–Gatineau grew after WWII, improving regional connectivity and creating a strong small-aircraft community centered on training and recreational flights.
Pilots are encouraged to minimize low-level overflights of sensitive habitats and follow noise abatement procedures to reduce disturbance to wildlife and local communities.
Select Aviation College operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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