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Student Readiness

FAQ

Not sure where to start? These are common items students, renters, and visiting pilots need before training.

Students

Bring original proof of identification and citizenship. Required items include FAA pilot certificate if applicable, current medical certificate, government-issued photo ID, and passport or birth certificate.

International students

Bring original documents including FAA or foreign certificate if applicable, FAA verification letter when converting a foreign license, medical certificate, passport, visa or permanent resident documents, Form I-20 when applicable, and AFSP training request emails. TFA Flight Academy does not issue visas or I-20s.

Discovery flights

A discovery flight requires a government-issued ID and proof of citizenship through a valid passport or birth certificate.

Rental checkout preparation

Bring current charts, approach plates if instrument rated, a view-limiting device if needed, and the checklist for the aircraft make and model being flown.

Student documents

  • FAA Pilot Certificate
  • Current Medical Certificate
  • Government-issued photo ID
  • Passport or birth certificate as proof of citizenship

International student documents

  • FAA Pilot Certificate and foreign pilot certificate/license if applicable
  • FAA verification letter when converting a foreign license
  • Current Medical Certificate
  • Government-issued photo ID
  • Passport
  • Visa or permanent resident document
  • Form I-20 when applicable
  • AFSP training request emails

Rental checkout items

  • Current charts
  • Approach plates if instrument rated
  • View limiting device when needed
  • Checklist for the aircraft make and model
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