“Diamond Flight” is a three-day immersive discovery flight “team experience” for a parent (or guardian) and their student.
Parent/guardian participation in all camp activities (including flight) is mandatory for minors to participate.
Designed to provide introductory flight training, the program is presented in three components across four days: live flight training in beautiful north central Arizona; aviation-related knowledge topics (Weather, Air Traffic Management, Safety Analysis, Night Operations, Cross Country Operations) presented in an easy-to-understand format; and simulated flight in a synthetic reality environment.
The team of one parent (or guardian) and child will enjoy dedicated one-on-one instruction in our Diamond DA42 “TwinStar” aircraft. These “TwinStars” are twin-engine aircraft and are all equipped with the latest in advanced avionics (Garmin G1000 System). In addition, each team will also get to try their hand at flying our twin engine DA42 FRASCA simulator. Your experience will be facilitated by a member of the instructor team at every point to ensure a safe and exciting time in the air and ground.
Limited Availability
The complete program includes:
- Student flies 100% of time — no sharing flight time.
- Eight hours of Hands-On flight time in our DA-42s consisting of three flights — one-day local orientation flight, a cross-country flight to a destination airport and one night flight to the greater Phoenix area!
- Students will be flying during day and evening hours and are required to wear closed-toed shoes, long pants and socks covering the ankles during their flight times.
- Ground instruction by an FAA Certified Flight Instructor in preparation and debrief for your fight time.
- Group education in aviation-related topics.
- Flight time in the FRASCA DA42 “TwinStar” Flight Simulator.
- Logbook certifying flight instruction that can be used toward your aviation career goals.
- Per TSA guidelines, US citizenship is required for a student to participate in this flight training course.
Weight: Maximum combined weight of participants cannot exceed 450 lbs.
Refund Policy: Programmed for 8.0 flight hours, we will offer either a replacement flight or credit for a future camp if a couple loses more than two hours of this flight time due to maintenance or weather.
Important Information
Who: 13-17 years old. Must be 13 years old by May 1st.
Parent/guardian participation in all camp activities (including flight) is mandatory for minors to participate.
When: July 18-July 20, 2025
Where: Prescott, Arizona
Tuition: $5,499
Tuition & Fees
Tuition includes supervised housing, on-campus meals, classroom instruction, books and materials. Students are requested to bring their own linens/sleeping bags/towels. More information to be provided after registration is complete.
*Lodging is not included with Take Flight, Diamond Flight, and Executive Flight Camps; participants must arrange their own accommodations.
Enrollment Packet
The application process for all summer camps consists of several steps. After the registration is processed, an email will be sent, detailing all pertinent information and requesting specific documentation.
Registration
Registration will be open on Jan. 8, 2025.
For more information, please visit our FAQ page:Prescott Camps FAQ
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Each week-long session will focus on a different topic. The day camps have been developed by Embry-Riddle faculty, who will instruct each camp with the assistance of current graduate and undergraduate students. Students will be supervised by approved counselors and coordinators throughout their visit on campus. Refer to each camp for specific age requirements and tuition.