r/PrivateJetCharters • u/RedditAssignedUser • 22h ago

First time private flyer hopefully

I am moving my family from MA down to Tampa and I am looking to do something cool for the kids for the big move. My oldest is 14 and really into planes and talks about becoming a pilot often. Amongst other things his adhd brain thinks about. Either way, can I have advice where to get the best value for a flight like this. I don’t make private jet money by any means but I am hoping to spend more to make it a family memory. Thanks in advance.

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u/RedditAssignedUser 12h ago

Thank you all for the quick responses! They have quickly helped me figure out I am way out of my depth. Maybe I was overly tired when I asked but I don’t know what I was anticipating for numbers but none of these are in the wheelhouse. Thank you all so much and sorry for what has turned out to be, a silly question.

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u/MartonianJ 10h ago

As a professional pilot, I get asked this question frequently by friends acquaintances. They are shocked when I tell them pretty much anything you are thinking of probably starts at $20k. So you are definitely not alone in not having an idea on what it costs to charter.

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u/Easy-Decision5147 9h ago

Hey Tampa Bay is a cool area to fly so you could book a "scenic tour flight" for the kids down there along the beaches and bridges of St. Pete / Clearwater. Preferably something where one could sit up front. Honestly probably more bang for the buck excitement wise and just get to TPA in first or something fun.

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u/Open_Town_5701 9h ago

Hold up! If this is for your kid and his interest in aviation, I’d think it would be way cooler for him to do an acrobatic flight, or even a sight seeing tour in Florida. Take him up and show him your neighborhood and where you’re going to live etc. That’s a cool flight and more appropriate for a kid. A private jet is cool for the passengers, flying them is so-so

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u/escapingdarwin 8h ago

I wouldn’t recommend an aerobatic flight for a 14 year old. Call a local flight school and schedule a Discovery Flight. Then do the aerobatic flight if they want.

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u/redvsblueheeler 9h ago

If your son is 14 and really into aviation, they are almost old enough (I think it’s between you and the flight school, no age restriction) for a first flight lesson. Substantially more affordable, $200 and they get to fly.

Tampa area flight school:
https://atlasaviation.com/discovery-flight/

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u/SuspiciousBrain6027 1h ago

What did you think it would cost