The short answer is that it depends. A committed student who can fly multiples times a week can complete their license in 3-4 months. More typically, it takes 9-18 months with a standard Georgia Tech student’s workload. To get a better … Read More

Non-US citizens can still train with the YJFC and get a pilot’s license, it just requires some additional paperwork. First, students must get clearance from the TSA to begin flight training, which involves filling out an online application and then … Read More

Students can take and record flight instruction hours at any age. However, the FAA requires pilots to be at least 16 years of age to solo and 17 years of age to take the checkride exam. Other than that, there … Read More

The medical exam is performed by an FAA-approved doctor, called an Aviation Medical Examiner.  The doctor will perform a standard medical evaluation for a “Class III” medical, which is valid for five years if under 40 years of age, or three … Read More

You will be paired with one of our highly qualified instructors who will lay out a lesson plan and teach you everything about how to fly and how to do it safely.  Throughout your training to earn your license, you … Read More

Student pilots will learn to fly with an instructor in the airplane. The FAA requires that student pilots: Complete at least 40 hours of flight time Pass an FAA written exam.  The exams covers basic knowledge of aviation, e.g. aerodynamics, weather, navigating, … Read More

Before flight training begins, student pilots need the following: English verbal proficiency.  The US and the rest of the world use English to communicate with Air Traffic Control. If you can carry an English conversation with friends or in a … Read More

DeKalb-Peachtree Airport is conveniently located just 8 miles north of campus off of I-85, so getting there is easy. For students who don’t have a car, there are several options: The airport is located directly across the street from the … Read More

Student pilots will learn to fly with an instructor in the airplane. The FAA requires that student pilots complete at least 40 hours of flight time, including 10 hours of solo flight without their instructor. On average, students complete their … Read More