Flying

Turn the usual ho-hum Christmas stocking stuffer into the most exciting gift of the holidays. For as little as $99, an introductory flight lesson will impress even the most jaded humbug on your gift list.

Sponsored by the nonprofit Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), Let's Go Flying is a learn-to-fly initiative that works with more than 3,500 flight schools nationwide. For as little as $99, your friend, colleague, or family member will take the controls and actually fly a plane from taxi to takeoff to landing, all under the direction of an FAA-licensed flight instructor. The recipient even can fly over his or her own home!

It's easy to give the gift of flight. Log on to www.LetsGoFlying.com and enter your zip code to find the closest flight school. Then just call the school and request a gift certificate. Many schools also offer introductory flight certificates online. The LetsGoFlying.com website is jam-packed with a wealth of useful information for prospective aviators including a free DVD about getting started.

Source LetsGoFlying.com