Pilot for a weekend
Turn your child's curiosity into a passion for flying! Over two days, children aged 9 to 16 discover aviation in a simulator, learn the basics of piloting and develop their self-confidence, logical thinking and decision-making skills.
280 €
DESCRIPTION
Between the ages of 9 and 16, many children start looking for a passion or even a direction for their future. For parents, finding an activity that keeps them interested and teaches them something is not easy. “Pilot for a Weekend” meets this very need.
CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES · WEEKEND PROGRAMME
Pilot for a Weekend
- Age: 9 – 16 years (dedicated groups by age category).
- Small group: 4 – 6 participants, so every child has time at the controls.
- Format: two days of 5 hours each learning about aviation concepts (Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 – 15:00).
- B737 location: JETAV Pipera premises – Strada Francisc Munteanu No. 97, Bucharest
- A320 location: JETAV Otopeni premises – Aleea Viorelelor, No. 15, Ilfov
280 €
/ child · 2 days × 5 hours
WHY JETAV
Why “Pilot for a Weekend” at JETAV?
Practice in a professional environment
Your child sits at the controls of a real simulator and learns about aerodynamics, onboard systems and flight controls.
Direction and clarity
Whether already dreaming of a career as an airline pilot or still unsure which path to choose, the experience opens their horizons to one of the most respected professions in the world.
Keeping the passion alive
For children fascinated by aircraft, these two days are the ideal opportunity to move from simple admiration to aeronautical procedures, guided step by step by professional instructors.
Essential life skills
Aviation develops discipline, attention to detail, clear communication and the ability to make quick decisions as a team.
WHAT SETS US APART?
Unlike a simple leisure session of one or two hours, where concepts are barely touched on, our programme offers 5 hours a day of total immersion. Children have the time they need to absorb applied theory, practise it and master it thoroughly at the controls.
TOTAL IMMERSION
5 hours / day
WHAT'S INCLUDED
How the experience unfolds
Saturday: Become a Pilot
Objective: your child learns the fundamental controls, the instrument panel and the basics of flight.
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10:00 – 10:30
Welcome Briefing:
Cockpit organisation, flight responsibilities, the roles of Captain vs. First Officer and checklist procedures.
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10:30 – 11:15
Flight Controls:
Aircraft motion dynamics: pitch, roll, yaw, using the stick/yoke, rudder pedals and trim.
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11:15 – 12:00
Simulator Mission 1:
First practical session at the controls: taxiing, take-off, maintaining a straight flight path and basic turns.
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12:00 – 12:20
Break:
A short break to relax, hydrate and informally review the first manoeuvres.
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12:20 – 13:00
Instruments & Avionics:
Decoding cockpit displays: altitude, speed, magnetic heading, flight attitude, PFD and ND.
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13:00 – 14:00
Simulator Mission 2:
Climb profiles, controlled descent, maintaining the optimum altitude and following the heading.
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14:00 – 14:20
Mini-break / Challenge:
A short team exercise to strengthen cockpit communication.
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14:20 – 15:00
Landing Challenge:
The critical phase of flight: lining up on the approach path and landing smoothly on the runway.
Sunday: Captain for a Day
Objective: your child plans and executes a complete commercial flight mission, integrating all the knowledge acquired.
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10:00 – 10:30
Flight Planning:
Preparing the flight like a dispatcher: setting the origin and destination, analysing the weather, calculating fuel and choosing the route.
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10:30 – 11:15
Navigation & Communication:
Advanced navigation: waypoints, simplified ATC radiotelephony concepts and the ICAO aviation alphabet.
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11:15 – 12:00
Simulator Mission 3:
A practical air navigation flight along a planned route.
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12:00 – 12:20
Break:
A rest break and crew preparation for the final flight.
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12:20 – 13:00
Unexpected Situations:
Handling unusual situations, adapted to the age group: the go-around procedure, avoiding areas of turbulence and adverse weather.
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13:00 – 14:15
FINAL PILOT MISSION:
The complete flight from start to finish: departure from the gate → taxi → take-off → climb → cruise → descent → landing at the destination.
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14:15 – 14:40
Individual Feedback:
Individual debriefing: constructive performance analysis and recognition of the progress made by each participant.
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14:40 – 15:00
Graduation Ceremony:
Awarding official certificates, stamping flight documents and a photo session.
What your child receives
Every young pilot goes home with tangible results that attest to their performance and progress at the controls:
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Official personalised certificate
certifying completion of the course and the final flight mission.
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Capturing the moment at the controls
a priceless memory of their first complete flight.
PRICES
Prices and durations
Pilot for a Weekend
2 days × 5 hours · groups of 4–6 participants, aged 9–16
280 €
Places are strictly limited.
A maximum of 4 – 6 participants per edition, so every child has real time at the controls.
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