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Flying Academy Miami

📍 Miami Executive Airport (KTMB), Florida, USA

📝 Registration Requirements

  • 📅 Age: Applicants must be at least 17 years old to enroll.
  • 🎓 Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • 🗣️ English Proficiency: All training is conducted in English. Applicants must be able to read, speak, write, and understand English.
  • 🩺 Medical Certificate: A valid FAA Medical Certificate is required (Class 2 recommended before training).
  • ✈️ Visa Requirements: International students must obtain an M-1 visa. Flying Academy provides assistance with the I-20 form.

📍 Training Location

Flying Academy Miami is located at Miami Executive Airport (KTMB), approximately 13 miles southwest of Downtown Miami. The airport is known for its **high traffic volume**, providing students with real-world flight experience in a busy airspace.

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⏳ Training Duration

The duration of training varies depending on the chosen program and the student’s progress.

  • 🚀 Accelerated Private Pilot License (PPL): Can be completed in under four weeks.
  • 🛫 Time Building Packages: Duration depends on selected flight hours.

💰 Program Costs

  • 100-Hour Time Building Package: $11,600 + 7% tax (includes 100 flight hours, 5 weeks of free accommodation, airport pickup and drop-off).
  • 50-Hour Package: $6,000 + 7% tax.
  • 25-Hour Package: $3,250 + 7% tax.
  • Discovery Flight: A one-hour introductory flight lesson available for $225 - $285.
  • Accelerated PPL Program: Pricing available upon request.

💳 Payment Options

Flying Academy offers various payment plans to help students manage their training costs.

  • 💰 Installments: Payments can be split over the duration of training.
  • 🏦 Accepted Payment Methods: Cash, credit cards, bank transfers, and financing options.
  • 📞 Consult the Admissions Office to discuss financial assistance options.

🤝 Frontier Airlines Partnership

Flying Academy Miami has a direct pathway to Frontier Airlines.

  • ✈️ Flight Instructor Experience: Gain hours to reach 1,500 total flight hours.
  • 💰 Stipend Support: Earn financial support while training.
  • 🛫 Guaranteed Job: Upon program completion.
  • 🎓 Additional Training: Airline Transport Pilot certification support.

📩 How to Apply

Prospective students can apply by submitting the required documents through the offical website or by contacting the admissions office.

  • 📋 Submit application forms.
  • 📎 Provide necessary documents (passport, medical certificate, education records).
  • ✅ Complete an admissions interview.

⚠️ Important Notes

  • Flying Academy Miami operates under FAA Part 141 and Part 61.
  • 🌤️ Located in South Florida, allowing for 360+ flying days per year.
  • 🏨 Accommodation options are available for international students.