Policies

We all like freedom, especially the freedom of flight. However, with every freedom come responsibilities. Sometimes those rules are burdensome, but most of the time they are written in blood to ensure everybody's safety. All rules can be broadly divided into Flight Rules established by Federal Aviation Administration (known as Federal Aviation Regulations, or FAR), Transportation Security Administration (TSA) rules, and company policies and procedures. We don't have control over the first two, but we try to make the company rules (that are still necessary to ensure everybody's pleasant flying experience) as simple as possible. It is not mandatory and you can still come for the first flight, but it is advisable that you familiarize yourself with all information contained in this section before applying for training. It will save you a lot of time. If you print and fill out all forms and bring all required documents and their copies to your first appointment, it will make the whole process smoother.

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Rule

Before September 11, 2001, it was possible for anyone to just show up in a flight school and start taking flying lessons. After those tragic events, TSA has implemented a rule that requires all non U.S. citizens to undergo a background check before they can start training. The full official copy of the rule can be downloaded from the TSA website: http://www.tsa.gov/assets/pdf/IFR_Alien_Pilot.pdf. If you have trouble downloading from TSA, download it from us, but remember that we don't guarantee that this is the most recent version of the rule: IFR_Ailien_Pilot_rule.pdf . Of course, reading this government document might require more patience than most of us possess, so AOPA has nicely put it in plain English for us: http://www.aopa.org/tsa_rule/. This article describes documents and information required from each kind of candidate as well as the qualification process step by step. We just need to point out several important details.

Our company trains pilots who fall into Category 3 according to the TSA Rule. That means that if you are a U.S. Citizen, the only thing you need to do is present any acceptable proof of citizenship and let us make a copy. For non U.S. citizens, the process is more involved and costly, however you may start your training not waiting for the TSA approval. All you need to do is apply for training with TSA. If TSA notifies us of a potential threat (which is not likely) we have to stop training.

We recognize that application fees add to flight training costs. In the spirit of our company's goal to provide cost-effective training solutions, we are willing to share your burden. That means that we will post $100 credit into your account after the TSA approval according to this schedule. Please note that this credit is not redeemable for cash, only towards purchases of our company's services and products.

	If you came to us at this point	The credit will be posted to your account at this time
Private Pilot Course	Before your first local solo	Next business day after your first local solo
	After your first solo but before cross-country solo	Next business day after your first solo cross-country flight
	After your first solo cross-country flight	Next business day after successful private pilot practical test
Instrument Rating Course	Beginning of course	Next business day upon completion of the simulator part of the course
Instrument Rating Course	With some instrument training	Next business day after successful instrument rating practical test

Operating Procedures

Our Operating Procedures are designed to ensure fast progress, pleasant, safe, and fair environment for all our clients. Please download this document, review, sign, and date it. Keep a copy for your records and bring the signed original with you. Please contact us if you have trouble downloading or opening the document.

Pilot Information Form

Please print, fill out, sign, and date the Pilot Information Form. Please contact us if you have trouble downloading or opening the document.

General Credit Card Authorization Form

Please print, fill out, sign, and date the Credit Card Authorization Form. Please contact us if you have trouble downloading or opening the document.

List of All Required Documents

Specific Credit Card Authorization Form

If it's ever necessary for you to authorize a credit card payment, please use the form below. Please contact us if you have trouble downloading or opening the document.