The Aviation Flight Students Bill of Rights was created as it is important every student and pilot understand your rights, responsibilities and the rewards associated with being an Aviation Professional.

As an Aviation flight student and a pilot You have the Right:

(1) To be the best educated and trained pilot.

(2) To be treated with respect.

(3) To be treated as the Pilot in Command from day 1 of your training.

(4) To expect the resources and support to plan of your education.

(5) To be allowed to follow the curriculum that you have chosen.

(6) To expect that the flight instructor will work in concert with you and your educational plan.

(7) To interview and ask questions of your instructor(s).

(8) To choose your instructor.

(9) To be educated and trained in a professional environment.

(10) To fly and train in safe aircraft.

(11) To understand the process and steps required to achieve your goals.

(12) To expect a cohesive educational and training regiment.

(13) To change your flight instructor(s).

(14) To say “No!” if you are not comfortable.

(15) To expect the highest QUALITY in your educational and the flight training environment.

(16) To receive the best VALUE for your money.

(17) To not be burdened by excessive time and money requirements.

(18) To receive coordinated educational and flight training from your Educational Institution and your Nearest Flight Instructor.

(19) To expect the highest standard in your education.

(20) To work and learn with people whose goal is to improve and elevate the industry.

(21) To be provided every opportunity, resource, support and option available to make you a World Class Educated Aviator.

You have the responsibility:

(2) To be an Educated Aviator and Trained Pilot.

(3) To represent yourself and Aviators in a professional manner.

(4) To take control of your educational and flight training curriculum.

(5) To plan ahead for each educational and training session.

(6) To dedicate the time necessary to acquire the knowledge.

(7) To self evaluate your understanding of the information and it’s application.

(8) To ask questions until you have full understanding of the information.

(9) To develop a plan for your educational and flight training goals.

(10) To follow the plan of action that YOU have developed.

(11) To understand and allocate enough time to thoroughly follow your plan.

(12) To be early to your educational and training sessions. (If your not 15 minutes early – YOUR LATE!)

(13) To understand the difference between Being a Pilot and a Professional Aviator.

(14) To make the decision to be a “Professional Aviator”.

(15) To evaluate and know your limitations and say “NO!” until you are comfortable.

(16) To treat others in the Aviation community with respect and courtesy.

(17) To be an ambassador for the Aviation profession within and outside of the community.

(18) To operate all operations, missions, training and flights Safely.

(19) To share your knowledge, experience, and the gift of flight with others.

(20) To constantly be improving on your skills and education.

(21) To be sure you have a firm and thorough grasp of the knowledge BEFORE your training.

(22) To apply your knowledge and education to the training portion of your goal.

You can expect the following rewards:

(2) An inner peace and confidence that is developed by the overcoming challenges.

(3) Unsurpassed critical thinking skills.

(4) Planning skills that will permeate every part of your life.

(5) Improved and increased evaluation skills.

(6) A deep understanding and respect for the living world around you.

(7) A sense of accomplishment like no other available in any other profession.

(8) New perspectives on the world as a whole.

(9) Unlimited opportunity to explore with no limitations.

(10) Involvement in a very tight community of Aviators that share your interest.

(11) A new and renewed zeal and zest for life.

(12) A re-awakening of the curiosity and wonder that most of us only experience as children.

(13) The rare chance to selflessly share the amazing gift of flight.

(14) Tools and knowledge to “help others” in charity, education and the community as a whole.

(15) The adoration of young and old alike.

(16) The ability to be in your own private area of seclusion - “In touch but out of reach”.

(17) A real opportunity to change an industry for the better.

(18) A lifetime of new experiences, new places and fun.

(19) The chance to establish a deeper bond and understanding of those you love the most.

(20) A better and deeper understanding of yourself.

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