Before international students can begin flight training in the United States, they must receive approval from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). This approval is obtained through the Flight Training Security Program (FTSP), a legal requirement for covered flight training. Understanding the FTSP international pilot requirements...
For many aspiring pilots, cost can feel like the biggest obstacle to starting flight training. The good news is that there are several ways to pay for flight school, and financing can be more flexible than many students expect. Understanding how to finance flight training...
It’s entirely possible for foreign pilots to fly in the United States without starting over with their flight training. Through direct conversion, pilots from other countries can reach the private pilot level, and they can continue gaining professional certificates on top of that through additional...