Gillespie Field
Eagles

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Requirements To Join:

Jake Cadwell (Graduate of GFE Program)To be eligible for our program the candidate must be at least sixteen and not yet be eighteen.  A written essay must be submitted discussing why the individual wants to learn to fly.  The applicant will also be interviewed to determine his/her interests and abilities to meet the standards of the training program.  The student’s parent or guardian must provide written consent for the flight training. 

Since our resources are limited only four candidates can presently be accepted for each class; however this does not preclude a candidate from being selected at a later date.

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

  • Prepare for and attend every ground school class, two nights a week for eight weeks.
  • Schedule test make-ups (if necessary) in a timely fashion.
  • Study with tutor out of class if any test not passed with minimum score of 80%.
  • Contact flight instructor from list and schedule flight instruction.
  • Contribute $30.00 for each and every flight lesson.
  • Attend quarterly safety/informational briefing.
  • Help to maintain the aircraft by attending routinely scheduled maintenance sessions and/or plane washes twice a month.
  • Help with fund raising activities through direct participation and ticket sales.
  • Maintain personal training status/ accomplishments on "Flight Status" board.

Download Our Student Application:
For Microsoft Word
Please Print the Application, fill it out and mail it to us along with a 1 page typed essay on why you want to be a pilot.

Download Our Student Expectations List:
For Microsoft Word / Adobe Acrobat
This is a list of what we expect from each applicant. It needs to be signed by both the student and a parent.