Flight Academy

Our Flight Academy Pilot Program is designed for students who want to pursue a career in aviation. The program includes flight training and ground school. This will put our youth in a position to achieve their FAA Airmans Certificate (FAA Private Pilot License)

Academy Operations

Hours 8-4pm
Winter & Summer sessions
Ages 13-18
*Weather permitting
Ground lessons done via ZOOM on scheduled days
Flight lessons are logged and conducted by FAA Certified Flight Instructors.
Flight lessons at Republic Airport in Farmingdale LI.
Logbooks supplied to each youth
Flights are scheduled via our new mobile APP
Transportation is provided to and from Airport from assigned pickup and drop off locations.

*Each youth will be imputed and given access to the UYA app with scheduled flight notifications and latest program updates.

Airmans Certificate

FAA Private Pilot License
Must acquire 40 hours of logged flight time by an FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Pass an FAA written test
Pass an FAA oral test
Pass an FAA check ride with an FAA Certified Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE)
Pass an FAA third class medical exam
Must be 16yrs old to take your first solo flight (which is a must requirement)
Must be 17yrs old to take tests and be qualified for Airmans Certificate

Flight Lessons

They will have lessons in a Cessna 172- G1000, Single engine 4 seater plane.

Ground School

Via Zoom or Classroom

TOPICS:

Aerodynamics, Aircraft Systems ,Airport Operations, Airport Traffic Control, Communications, Airspace Perimeters , Meteorology Weight and Balance , Maps, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Regulations

Written Test Prep

Sessions

Winter Session (weekends)

Sept-May
Flight lessons are conducted on alternating weekends (weather permitting)
Ground lessons via Zoom
UYA sweatshirt

Summer Session (weekdays)