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NOT SURE WHERE TO START?

Don't worry! You are not the first person to get a little lost in all of the information related to flying and you sure won't be the last. We know this process can be a little overwhelming so we have provided a list of common questions students, renters, and many others have.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?

What do Domestic Students Need to Bring?

Before you begin your checkout or introduction flight, you must provide your original proof of identification and citizenship. We will not accept photocopies or photos of these documents. Please bring them with you if you are traveling to us.

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  • FAA Pilot Certificate

  • Current Medical Certificate

  • Government-issued photo ID (driver's license or passport may count as ID)

  • Passport/Birth Certificate (proof of citizenship)

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You may not be allowed to fly without the pilot and identification documents above. You MUST bring a Passport or Birth Certificate BEFORE you will be allowed to fly!

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In addition, the following may be useful or necessary if you are coming to do a rental checkout.

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  • Current Charts (if instrument rated please bring approach plates as well)

  • View limiting device (may be rented subject to availability)

  • Checklist for the make and model to be flown (Checklists can be found under each aircraft in Our Fleet)

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?

What do International Students Need to Bring?

Before you begin your checkout or introduction flight, you must provide your original proof of identification and citizenship. We will not accept photocopies or photos of these documents. Please bring them with you if you are traveling to us.

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**Note: TFA Flight Academy does not issue Visas or I-20's!**

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  • FAA Pilot Certificate and foreign pilot certificate/license if applicable

  • Verification Letter from FAA (if converting foreign license)

  • Current Medical Certificate

  • Government-issued photo ID (driver's license or passport may count as ID)

  • Passport

  • Visa/Permanent Resident 

  • Form I-20 (International Students)

  • AFSP Training Request Emails (International Students)

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You may not be allowed to fly without the pilot and identification documents above. You MUST bring a Passport BEFORE you will be allowed to fly!

DISCOVERY FLIGHT

In order to partake in a discovery flight you will need a government issued ID (driver's license) as well as proof of citizenship via a birth certificate or valid passport.

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