ORLANDO, Fla. — Thousands in the United States have earned their private pilot’s license, often after four to eight months of training — but you don’t need any of that to experience the thrill of flying a plane.

What You Need To Know • Discovery Flights let people of any age, even without a license, take control of a small aircraft with an instructor • A 12-year-old named Simon recently flew over Lake Apopka and downtown Orlando during his hands-on aviation experience • The flight also includes a full pilot pre-check, teaching participants about safety and aircraft controls • Orlando Flight School offers these one-hour flights near the Orlando Executive Airport as part of an introductory flying program

At Orlando Flight School , anyone can sign up for a discovery flight, which is

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