Once you’ve been admitted to the Aeronautical Science major at Embry-Riddle, it’s time to take action! In addition to tasks all students must complete to prepare for arrival, flight students must complete the tasks listed below. Flight blocks cannot be assigned to students who are not in compliance, and your flight block must be assigned before you can register for academic courses.
You will be required to complete the Flight Student Information Questionnaire that will provide us with details we need before we can assign your flight block, so complete and submit it to us when requested to avoid delay.
Flight Student Information Questionnaire
- Log into ERNIE.
- Select "Campus Solutions."
- Select the "To-Do List."
- Complete the Flight Student Information Questionnaire.
FAA Class 1 or 2 Medical Certification
- Review the guide for FAA Medical Decision Considerations and Disease Protocols.
- Gather three years of medical history.
- Create a MedXPress account.
- Locate an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME).
- Schedule an FAA Class 1 or 2 appointment with a local AME.
- Ensure that your full legal name is on your medical certificate.
- If your medical certification is deferred, refer to the New Flight Student Guidebook.
Proof of Citizenship — U.S. Citizen
- Review the instructional video on citizen documentation requirement.
- Ensure that your full legal name is on your government ID.
- Ensure that your name matches on all citizenship documentation.
Obtaining TSA Clearance — International Students Only
- Gather a valid government ID.
- Open the TSA Flight Training Security Program Portal.
- Select "Register Options/Candidate Portal."
- Complete all steps indicated in the candidate portal.
- Check your ERAU email for TSA instructions.
FAA Pilot Certificates and Ratings
- If you hold any FAA certificate, upload it using the University Admissions Document Submission form.
Upload Current Self Portrait for EagleCard
- Located a passport-quality self-portrait (electronic).
- Agree to the EagleCard Terms and Conditions.
- Upload your self-portrait.
Flight Training Cost
- Review flight training costs.
- Contact Financial Aid at 800-943-6279 if you have any questions.
Purchase Flight Training Equipment
- Aviation headset — mid-priced (i.e., David Clark brand, etc.)
- Apple iPad (any series, 256 GB min.)
- Kneeboard (optional)
- Pilot logbook
- Flight bag
- Flashlight with red lense
- Instrument foggles
- E6B Flight Computer
- Plotter
Prepare to Arrive on Campus
- Pack in luggage:
- Upload recently completed FAA certificates or ratings.
Arrival on Campus — Visit Flight Data Certificate (FD&C) Office
- Plan to visit the FD&C Office (refer to orientation schedule).
- Gather FAA and identification documents.
- Visit the FD&C Office.
- Show original to FD&C Agent:
- Government-issued ID
- Birth certificate or passport
- FAA medical certificate
- FAA pilot certificate(s) (if applicable)
Items That Must Be Purchased After You Arrive on Campus
- Download ForeFlight Mobile Pro App.
- Register ForeFlight Mobile Pro App using ERAU email for discount.
- Purchase Cessna 172 Checklist at ERAU Bookstore.
- Purchase Jacksonville Sectional Chart (current edition, PVT Pilot only).
To engage in flight activities at ERAU, you must have a Class I or Class II Medical Certificate. Begin this process right away by locating a Medical Examiner near you. We encourage students to consider securing the First-Class Medical Certification as this certification is required by the commercial airlines. All medical certificates must show your full legal name (U.S. citizens must match birth certificate / International students must match Passport). Students who are enrolling in FA121 must also obtain a Student Pilot Certificate. Students will have the opportunity to apply for a Student Pilot Certificate with one of Embry Riddle’s Instructors on campus.
Some medical conditions, even those in your past, may cause significant delays or add restrictions or limitations on your allowed flight activities – such as night flying - that will impede your progress. In particular, any history of ADHD or ADHD medications will require FAA review, and possible further examination, to determine if a medical certificate can be issued. The FAA has recently updated policies regarding ADHD diagnosis. Learn more about the ADHD policies.
You can also find additional information regarding prohibited medications.
All new students must bring one of the following when attending New Student Orientation:
- Original birth certificate with raised seal, documenting birth in the United States or one of its territories
- Valid, unexpired U.S. passport
- Original U.S. naturalization certificate with raised seal (Form N-550 or Form N-570)
- Original certification of birth abroad (Form FS-545 or Form DS-1350)
- Original certificate of U.S. citizenship (Form N-560 or Form N-561)
A current government-issued photo I.D. (ex., driver's license, military ID) must also be presented along with all these documents except for the passport.
Important: Due to FAA regulations, it is mandatory that you be able to produce a current government-issued photo I.D. showing your full legal name spelled out in its entirety.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires registration of all international flight students. Contact the flight department at (386) 226-6960 or email the Flight Data & Certification office at dbfdcdoc@erau.edu with questions.
The following video explains what documents are required:
If you have not engaged in flight training or earned flight licenses or ratings, no action is required. If you’ve already begun flight training, we applaud you for getting a head start. You also need to be aware. In order to bypass these Private Pilot License (PPL) courses (AS 121 and FA 121), you must have your PPL License in hand and present it to us before the start of classes so that we can assign an appropriate flight block. Otherwise, you’ll be required to enroll and complete the PPL coursework on campus to move ahead.
Before your arrival, submit copies of flight certificates earned. Fax the signed certificate, front and back, to 386-226-7070 or upload it using secure upload. In addition, bring originals for scanning during orientation.
Be prepared to pay as flight costs are charged “pay-as-you-go.” See our Flight Costs page for more. You should contact the Financial Aid Department to discuss your financial options for flight training at 800-943-6279.
Flight students will require a flight badge to allow access to the flight line. Don’t get stuck in line to get yours — upload your photo for your EagleCard before you arrive on campus and fast track through the ramp badge process during orientation. Note: Ramp badges will not be issued during special events such as Preview Day.
Access form to upload your photo and request your EagleCard (log-in required).
The flight program utilizes the ForeFlight app and iPad to facilitate flight and academic coursework. You’ll find products and pricing online and educational discounts are available. Be sure to use your ERAU email address and purchase your iPad before arrival, and purchase the Foreflight app during orientation.
This guidebook is key to your understanding of flight training at ERAU, review it completely.
You are the most important element in your success as a professional pilot. Take action now to put yourself on the fast track to the career of your dreams. As you progress through your flight training, take advantage of other ways to boost your progress, like beginning your training in the summer term, continuing flight training over holidays and during summer terms and ensuring you have ample funding.
New Flight Student Guidebook
Review the new Flight Student Guidebook to familiarize yourself with the program.