1. Legal & Safety Clearances

• If you are not a U.S. Citizen, the TSA (Transportation Security Administration) requires a background check to start flight training. We guide you through the entire application process.
• This should be done before conducting a flight or simulator session.
• Estimated costs: $450.

2. Medical Certificate

• We recommend that you request your medical certificate before starting the first category, to ensure that you meet the minimum requirements to become a commercial pilot.
  (We will guide and accompany you throughout this process).
• Estimated cost: $180 – $280.

3. Student Certification

• We process your student pilot certificate by creating a profile in IACRA.
• Estimated cost: Included / $0

4. Professional Pilot Gear (The Toolkit)

• Every pilot needs the right tools to study and record their journey.

  • Pilot Logbook: ~$15 – $30 USD (To record your legal flying hours).

  • Study Tools (Ground School Materials): ~$250 – $450 USD.

    • Includes: FAR/AIM (Regulations), PHAK (Handbook), E6B Flight Computer, Plotter, and Online Ground School subscriptions (like Sporty’s or King Schools).

  • Aviation Headset: ~$250 (Basic) to $1,100 (Bose/David Clark Noise Canceling).