Flight Training Requirements: Essential Steps to Begin Your Journey

TSA - the Code of Federal Regulations 1552.3(h) requires us to verify US citizenship for flight training. This can be done in several ways, with the easiest being to provide a valid US Passport or a birth certificate.

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

Medical - obtaining a medical certificate is essential for your flight training. There are three different categories of medical certificates depending on what type of flying you intend to do. If you plan on flying for the airlines, you will need a first-class medical. Click here to start the medical certificate process.

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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 to ensure you meet the health requirements for flight training.

- Set up your IACRA account and record your FTN.

- Apply for your Student Pilot Certificate, which is essential for starting your training.

- 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.

- Don’t forget your logbook to track your flight training progress.

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Flight Training Requirements: Essential Steps to Begin Your Journey

New Student Checklist

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