Our Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions Aspire's team gets most often, covering training timelines, payment options, weather rescheduling, and what KFRG is like to train at.
Can anyone train to become a pilot?
Yes. With time and effort, students can attain a Private Pilot License or a Commercial Pilot License.
Do I need to know English to become a pilot?
English is the international language for aviation, therefore you must be able to understand, write, and speak English to become a pilot.
How good does my vision have to be if I wish to commence pilot training?
For a third-class FAA medical (the certificate most student and private pilots need), the standard is 20/40 distant visual acuity in each eye separately, with corrective lenses permitted. If you require glasses or contact lenses to meet that standard, you must wear them while flying. Final visual standards are confirmed during your FAA medical exam with an Aviation Medical Examiner. Higher-class medicals required for commercial or ATP work have stricter requirements.
Are your aircraft professionally maintained?
Yes. Aspire aircraft are professionally maintained so they remain mechanically and structurally safe. Safety is the basis for all training.
What are your payment options?
Aspire aims to make flight training flexible, feasible, and accessible. Payment options include: Pay upfront for your entire course; pay upfront for theory and material costs, then pay as you fly; or use a regular scheduled payment plan for each stage of training.
What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my lesson or trial introductory flight?
Safety is the priority. If conditions are below our VFR training-flight minimums, Aspire will not depart, and weather cancellations are rescheduled at no additional charge. The team will let you know as early as possible if the flight needs to be moved.
How long does learning to fly take?
To earn a Private Pilot Certificate, FAA minimums require at least 40 hours of flight training. Most students complete training with 60 to 80 hours of flight training.