Frequently Asked Questions

As a primary student, may I bring guests on my flight lesson?

Yes, you are welcome to bring up to two guests or student observers (weight and balance limitations may apply). Our flight instructors are good at making everyone feel included regardless of past aviation experience or knowledge.  Student observers are expected to follow along and participate in the flight lesson.

Yes, your instructor will endorse your instructional time and make comments about what you’ve learned.

It varies by airplane. Something you will learn as a student is how to calculate weight and balance.  Please contact us with specific questions and we will work with you to understand the practical limits depending on number of students, usable fuel, and other mission parameters.

Often the briefings occur on the tarmac or in a lobby before or after a flight lesson. In many cases students will schedule a zoom call with their instructor a day or two after their lesson.

The TSA requires flight students to either prove U.S. citizenship or if they are a non-U.S. citizen, to complete a TSA threat assessment prior to taking flight training. A U.S. Passport is the easiest way to prove citizenship however you can also bring a birth certificate and government issued photo ID.  If you are a non U.S. Citizen seeking flight instruction please see our AFSP page for foreign students or contact us to learn more.

We will always provide you with meeting instructions to make it clear and easy. You will usually meet your flight instructor inside the lobby of a municipal airport or inside the lobby of an FBO/Jet Center.  In cases where there is no lobby we’ll direct you to a specific land mark or location on the field.

Yes! Everyone has a first lesson and we are thrilled to share our knowledge and passion for aviation with you!

The answer is it depends on how much time you can commit to flying lessons and studying. For busy professionals it is often longer than they initially anticipate.  Our goal is to first teach you how to become a strong cross country student pilot who is good at making decisions, managing risk, synthesizing multiple sources of information, and flying maneuvers.  Then second is to help you prepare for the written and practical portions of the private pilot exam and check ride.