# Event Details - **Event Name**: Pilot for a Day - August 8-9, 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Pilot for a Day will walk you through the basics of flight training and give you the chance to take the controls and fly an airplane!About this EventThis course includes a ground school in the morning presenting three important aviation subjects:- Aerodynamics - what makes an airplane fly- Stick & Rudder - how to control an airplane in the air- FAA license options - the different faces of general aviation and what you can do with your pilot certificate.You will then have the opportunity to get behind the controls and actually fly an airplane between Wausau and Merrill. This flight you will share with another "Pilot for a Day". Each of you will get the chance to fly one leg of the flight and then ride on the other half.When you are done you'll know if you want to become a pilot for life!SCHEDULEGround school for all Pilot for a Day attendees is held Saturday, August 8 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Flight slots are then scheduled over the course of Saturday and Sunday, August 9. All attendees must attend the Saturday morning ground school or they will NOT be able to fly during their scheduled flight time.YOUTH POLICYYouth between the ages of 15-17 will need a permission slip if they are attending without their parent. Ages 12-14 must attend with a parent / guardian who also has a paid ticket and will be flying with them.FLIGHT INFORMATIONWe take two PFaD students per aircraft. If you sign up with a partner, we will schedule you to be in the same aircraft. If you purchase an individual ticket, you will be paired with another individual flyer for the flight. In the event the flight must be rescheduled, all individual flyers will be given alternative times that can be rescheduled.WEATHER POLICYGround school is held as scheduled, rain or shine. If conditions are not appropriate for a safe and enjoyable flight, our flight instructors will reschedule flyers to return another day for their flight. Go / no-go weather decisions and reschedulings will be made by the flight instructor.CANCELLATIONS / REFUNDSNo refunds are available for this event. If you are unable to attend, you must contact Wausau Flying Service at 715.848.6000 PRIOR TO the event; requests for credit toward a future event will be considered on a case by case basis. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/63cbb490-de5b-11f0-95bf-ad1895ccb93c-rimg-w1110-h740-dcd0dfe8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wausau/pilot-for-a-day-august-8-9-2026/100001976898207756 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 150, max: 150, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Wausau - **state**: WI - **country**: United States - **location**: Wausau Downtown Airport - **lat**: 44.9294627 - **long**: -89.628243 - **full address**: Wausau Downtown Airport, 725 Woods Place, Wausau, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Pilot for a Day - August 8-9, 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/8e81bc32c82ad619980160233c785c8bb66c1cbe982588e62e2d4c36ac06aae9-rimg-w1200-h800-dc948d89-gmir.jpg?v=1766314629 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Pilot for a Day - August 8-9, 2026 being held? - **A:** Pilot for a Day - August 8-9, 2026 takes place on Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Wausau Downtown Airport, 725 Woods Place, Wausau, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Pilot for a Day - August 8-9, 2026? - **A:** Tickets for Pilot for a Day - August 8-9, 2026 are priced at USD 150 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilitySaturday 8/8 - 12:30pm Flight SlotUSD 150AvailableSaturday 8/8 - 1:45pm Flight SlotUSD 150AvailableSaturday 8/8 - 3:00pm Flight SlotUSD 150AvailableSunday 8/9 - 8:30am Flight SlotUSD 150AvailableSunday 8/9 - 9:45am Flight SlotUSD 150AvailableSunday 8/9 - 11:00am Flight SlotUSD 150AvailableSunday 8/9 - 12:15pm Flight SlotUSD 150Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Pilot for a Day - August 8-9, 2026? - **A:** Pilot for a Day - August 8-9, 2026 is organized by Wausau Flying Service, Inc.. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Pilot for a Day - August 8-9, 2026 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wausau, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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