Pre-Flight Checklist

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

• Review the instructional video on international student documentation requirement.
• 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).