Staff and Amenities |
Designated Pilot Examiner on StaffDoes the flight school have an examiner on staff. A DPE is an individual that is authorized by the FAA to provide practical exam check-rides (this is the flight test required at the end of your training to receive your certificate or rating). It is almost never a bad thing to have an "in house" examiner that you can ask questions and get to know prior to your exam. Designated Pilot Examiner on Staff: | |
DispatcherA dispatcher is an individual that provides scheduling, payment processing, oversight, and other miscellaneous administrative duties at a flight school. Dispatcher: | |
Online SchedulingCan you schedule instruction or aircraft online without having to contact the flight school or your instructor directly Online Scheduling: | |
Simulator on SiteIs there an FAA approved simulator on site that can be used to log flight training or to maintain pilot currency requirements Simulator on Site: | |
Computerized Testing On SiteMost pilot certificates require you to pass a knowledge exam (often referred to as a "written exam"). These tests are administered using a computer based system at FAA approved locations. Computerized Testing On Site: | |
WiFi AccessDoes this school offer WiFi access for its students and customers. WiFi Access: | |
Pilot ShopDoes the flight school have a Pilot Shop to purchase things such as headsets, books, checklists, sectional charts... Pilot Shop: | |
Pilot LoungeIs there a place for pilots and students to lounge and relax in. Pilot Lounge: | |
Lodging AvailableIs local lodging available or nearby for displaced students. Lodging Available: | |
Training At Your Home AirportDoes the flight school provide the service of sending an aircraft and/or an instructor to your local airport to train you? Training At Your Home Airport: | |
Fleet Maintenance |
Line Service AvailableLine service is a term used to describe individuals who are responsible for looking after the fleet of aircraft between flights. They will typically provide fueling, cleaning, preventative maintenance, and other services that are often over-looked till you find yourself at a location that does not provide them. These individuals are almost always a luxury to have around! Line Service Available: | |
Maintain their own fleetDoes the flight school maintain their own aircraft. Maintain their own fleet: | |
Contracted OutDoes the flight school contract out their aircraft maintenance. Contracted Out: | |
Aircraft SalesIs the flight school also a dealer for any type of aircraft. Aircraft Sales: | |
Hangar SpaceDoes this flight school offer space within their hangars to store your aircraft. Hangar Space: | |
Payment Info |
Flying ClubOperates as a flying club where members usually are required to pay monthly or yearly dues to gain access and discounts on renting their aircraft. Flying Club: | |
Renter's Insurance RequiredIs the student required to carry their own insurance policy as a renter or student? Renter's Insurance Required: | |
Pre-Pay BenefitsDoes the flight school offer pre-pay benefits like credits when paying in advance. This is typically a % bonus added onto down payments that you make or a 'block rate' when you purchase a number of hours in advance. Pre-Pay Benefits: | |
VA Benefits AcceptedStudents who are active duty, reservist, national guard, veteran or veteran’s dependent (spouse, child) may receive up to 60% of their flight training paid for by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). VA Benefits Accepted: | |
Financial AidDoes the flight school offer financial aid to students. Financial Aid: | |
VisaDo they accept Visa cards Visa: | |
MastercardDo they accept Mastercard Mastercard: | |
American ExpressDo they accept American Express American Express: | |
DiscoverDo they accept Discover credit cards Discover: | |
CheckDo they accept Checks Check: | |
CashDo they accept Cash? It may seem incredible, but yes there are flight schools that do not accept cash. For example some university training programs will not take cash on the spot. Cash: | |
Students and Careers |
Accept Foreign M-1 Visa ApplicantsDoes the school sponsor foreign students looking to train under an M-1 Visa. Accept Foreign M-1 Visa Applicants: | |
Affiliation with a College/UniversityIs the flight school affiliated with a college or university? Can your flight training count for college credits? Affiliation with a College/University: | |
Bridge ProgramIs there a bridge program for career oriented student pilots. Bridge programs are in place with typically airlines or charter services that provide an easy and likely route into being a professional pilot. Bridge Program: | |
Disabled Pilot TrainingTraining specifically designed for the physically disabled individual. With this training an individual who has a physical disability can receive a Statement of Demonstrated Ability (SoDA) from the Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) and are eligible to become a certificated pilot. Typically special flight controls are needed inside the cockpit. Disabled Pilot Training: | |