Hey! You hear “fly” all the time, right? Birds fly. Planes fly. In games? You fly! Movie heroes fly too. Even time flies! It’s everywhere.
But wait. What about grammar? What about tenses? The 3rd form?
I get it. Many people get mixed up. Flying is weird. It doesn’t follow the rules. You can’t just add “ed” like normal verbs. Nope. It changes in its own way.
Good news though! It’s not hard. Really. You can learn it fast. Like, in minutes! This guide shows you all three forms. You’ll see examples. Tables. Mistakes to skip. Practice stuff. Real sentences too.
By the end? You’ll use “flown” like a pro. Promise!
Ready? Let’s go!
Forms of Fly
Every verb has three main forms. Here they are:
Fly (base form)
Flew (past form)
Flown (3rd form or past participle)
So yeah, the 3rd form of fly is flown.
Check this out:
| Form | Word | Example |
| Base Form | fly | Birds fly in the sky |
| Past Form | flew | The bird flew away |
| 3rd Form | flown | The bird has flown away |
See? Easy!
What Fly Means
Fly means different things. Here are the simple ones:
To move in the air
Birds fly. Planes fly. Bugs fly too.
Example: Birds fly high.
To travel by plane
We fly to other places.
Example: I fly to Delhi tomorrow.
To pass fast
Time flies. Days fly by.
Example: Time flew today.
To move quick
He flew out the door.
Simple, right?
What Is the 3rd Form of Fly
The 3rd form? It’s flown.
Fly → Flew → Flown
We use flown with:
- has
• have
• had
• been (for special forms)
Look:
The bird has flown away.
They have flown many times.
She had flown before the storm hit.
The plane has flown for ten hours.
Flown always needs a helper verb. Always!
How to Use Flown
Here’s the trick:
has or have or had + flown
That’s it!
Examples:
I have flown once.
She has flown to Dubai.
They have flown in choppers.
He had flown before he got sick.
The pilot has flown many planes.
Super easy!
When to Use Flown
Use flown when:
Talking about stuff you’ve done
I have flown on a plane.
Talking about what happened first
She had flown lots before she became a pilot.
Talking about results
The bird has flown away. The cage? Empty now.
Using passive forms
The drone has been flown many times.
Flown = done action. Got it?
Fly vs Flew vs Flown
Let me make it clear:
Fly
For now or later.
Example: I fly every year.
Flew
For past stuff.
Example: I flew yesterday.
Flown
With has, have, had.
Example: I have flown before.
Done!
Useful Sentences with Flown
Here are some good ones:
I have never flown in a chopper.
She has flown around the world.
They have flown to many places.
The bird has flown out the window.
My brother has flown in a small plane.
The pilot has flown for twenty years.
We have flown together lots.
The kite has flown too high.
The drone has flown far away.
These sound natural. Use them!
Negative Sentences with Flown
Put “not” after the helper verb.
Like this:
I have not flown before.
She has not flown alone.
They have not flown in bad weather.
We have not flown to that place.
He had not flown before that day.
Remember:
Don’t say “I have flown not”.
Say “I have not flown”.
Questions with Flown
Move the helper verb to the front.
Examples:
Have you flown before
Has she flown in a big plane
Have they flown together
Had he flown earlier
How many times have you flown
Great for practice!
Common Mistakes
Here’s what people mess up:
Wrong: I have flew.
Right: I have flown.
Wrong: They has flown.
Right: They have flown.
Wrong: He flown to Delhi.
Right: He has flown to Delhi.
Wrong: She have not flown.
Right: She has not flown.
Wrong: Did you flown
Right: Have you flown
Skip these. Sounds perfect!
Mini Story Using Flown
Here’s a quick story:
I have flown just once. Last year. I was scared! The plane was huge. When did it took off? My heart flew too! But then I felt better. I looked out. The clouds? Like cotton! Birds had flown below us. Crazy, right? The flight was smooth. When we landed, I was happy. Since then? I have flown two more times. Now I love it!
See how natural that sounds?
Also Read: Past Form of Catch: Easy Guide for All English Learners
Practice Time
Fill these in:
I have _____ on a plane.
She has _____ to many places.
They have not _____ before.
Have you _____ in a chopper
The bird has _____ away.
Answers:
flown
flown
flown
flown
flown
Easy!
Fly in All Tenses
Quick table for you:
| Tense | Example |
| Present | I fly daily |
| Past | I flew yesterday |
| Future | I will fly tomorrow |
| Present Perfect | I have flown before |
| Past Perfect | I had flown before I met him |
| Future Perfect | I will have flown by next week |
| Present Continuous | I am flying now |
| Past Continuous | I was flying then |
| Future Continuous | I will be flying soon |
| Present Perfect Continuous | I have been flying for an hour |
Good for practice!
More Sentences for Practice
Say these out loud:
I have flown many times.
She has flown alone.
They have flown together.
We have flown before.
He has not flown yet.
Have you flown overseas
The plane has flown across the ocean.
The kite has flown into the sky.
My friend has flown with me.
The pilot has flown safely.
Great for speaking!
Tricks to Remember Flown
Here’s how to remember:
- Say this three times:
Fly. Flew. Flown.
Fly. Flew. Flown.
Fly. Flew. Flown. - Flown sounds like known.
Both are 3rd forms! - Write sentences flown daily.
- Watch English shows. Listen for flown.
- Practice with friends.
Works every time!
Why Learn the 3rd Form
Because you need it for:
- Present perfect
• Past perfect
• Passive stuff
• Hard grammar
• Talking
• Tests
• Writing
Want good English? Know 3rd forms!
Quick Review
Here’s what you learned:
- Fly = move in air
• Flew = past form
• Flown = 3rd form
• Use flown with has, have, had
• Never say “have flew”
• Always say “have flown”
• Practice every day
That’s it!
Now you know it all! The 3rd form of fly. Fly turns to flew in the past. And flown with perfect tenses. You saw examples. Tables. Stories. Practice stuff. This helps you write better. Speak better. Get better at English better.
Keep practicing. You’ve got this!