Flight Excursions
One of the most rewarding experiences of learning to fly with Atlas Aviation in Tampa is joining fellow aviators on flight excursions. Often branded as “Atlas Adventures,” these trips bring together students, instructors, and licensed pilots for shared journeys to exciting destinations across Florida and beyond. Whether it’s a breakfast run to a nearby airfield café, an island-hopping day to the Keys, or a cross-country trip for advanced students, flight excursions combine skill-building with camaraderie and adventure.
Learning and Community
Unlike solo flights or one-on-one instruction, flight excursions give participants the chance to enjoy aviation as a community. Pilots brief together, plan routes, and launch as a fleet, creating the energy of a “mini air rally.” Along the way, students build confidence in cross-country navigation, radio communication, and flight planning, while also enjoying the social aspect of arriving somewhere new with friends and fellow enthusiasts waiting on the ramp.
Exciting Destinations
Destinations are as varied as the pilots who take part. Some excursions head to Florida’s coastal airports for seafood lunches by the water; others land at inland fields hosting aviation festivals, pancake breakfasts, or car and air shows. Atlas instructors and staff are always there to support, ensuring each trip is safe and memorable. Over the years, these flight adventures have become a hallmark of Atlas Aviation’s training culture, encouraging students not only to master flying but also to embrace the lifestyle and friendships that aviation makes possible.
For Pilots of All Levels
For new pilots, flight excursions are a chance to turn training into real-world experience. For seasoned aviators, they’re a reason to keep flying and exploring. And for everyone, they embody what Atlas Aviation stands for at Peter O. Knight and Plant City: making aviation accessible, enjoyable, and unforgettable.
Discover New Horizons
From coastal getaways to cross-country adventures, our group excursions take you and your fellow aviators to unforgettable destinations near and far.
Share the Journey
There’s nothing quite like flying with friends- learning together, exploring together, and creating memories that go well beyond the runway.
Adventure in Every Flight
Whether it’s a quick weekend hop or an international excursion, each flight is a new story waiting to be written in the sky.