Before beginning flight training it is important to address a few areas.

TSA - the Code of Federal Regulations 1552.3(h) requires us to verify US citizenship. This can be done a number of different ways, the easiest is to provide a valid US Passport or a birth certificate.

IACRA - you will need to apply for your Student Pilot Certificate, this is done through the FAA’s Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA) website. You can do that here.

Medical - you will need to obtain a medical certificate. There are three different categories depending on what type of flying you are seeking to do. If you intend on flying for the airlines, you will need a first class medical. Click here to begin the medical certificate process.

New Student Checklist

Supplies to Prepare:

Personal headset
Kneeboard/iPad for in-flight notes
Current sectional chart
Navigation plotter
E6B flight computer
Pilot logbook

Before Your First Lesson:

Obtain your FAA Medical Certificate
Set up your IACRA account and record your FTN
Apply for your Student Pilot Certificate
Bring proof of identity: passport or original birth certificate plus a valid driver’s license or government-issued photo ID

On Lesson Day:

Bring your FAA Medical Certificate, Student Pilot Certificate, and ID
Bring your logbook