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Daytona Beach Campus - College of Aviation

Embry-Riddle Flight Training Department
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Frequently asked questions about the flight department and the flight program

General Questions
Medicals, TSA,  International Students, and Foreign Certificates
Costs
Course Information
Aircraft and Airspace
Safety and Security Procedures

General Questions

Who are the upper management personnel of the flight department, and where do I find them if I need to talk to them?
Frank Ayers- Chairman of the Flight Department COA-117(College of Aviation Building)
Ivan Grau- Chief Flight Instructor D-218 (Bldg. D -- Located in Gil Rob Wilson Flight Complex)
Ken Byrnes- Assistant to Chief Flight Instructor D-218 (Bldg. D -- Located in Gil Rob Wilson Flight Complex)

What are Training Managers?
Training Managers are experienced instructors who supervise a team of Flight Instructors.  Training Managers are responsible for tracking student progress throughout their flight course and for solving any problems that arise.

Who are the Training Managers?
Carolina Lenz -- Team 1
Dan Thompson -- Team 2
Nic Mostert -- Team 3
Adam Cockerell -- Team 4
Jennifer Capri-- Team 5
Craig Walker -- Team 6
Wayne Ceynowa -- Flight Standards

What is a FERPA release?
FERPA stands for The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974.  It protects the rights of students by controlling the creation, maintenance, and access to educational records. It guarantees students' access to their academic records while prohibiting unauthorized access by others.  Students must sign a FERPA release to allow others (parents) to have access to their educational records.

What special equipment do I need to have for a flight course?
A headset, electronic flight computer, plotter, and a kneeboard are required.

What is the policy for cell phones on the ramp and in the airplanes?
Cell phones must be off before entering the ramp and must not be turned on while in the airplanes.

Is there a dress code to fly at Embry-Riddle?
Yes. Any person occupying an Embry-Riddle aircraft must wear long pants, a shirt with at least short sleeves (NO shirts with cut off sleeves or sleeveless shirts) and closed-toe shoes.

Can you walk from flight activities to the dorms or class?
Yes, Embry-Riddle is the only university where the flight line is on the main campus. The campus is adjacent to Daytona Beach International Airport. See map of how flight line is situated between the airport and campus.

When and where do I need to check in for my activities?
Check in is at the Flight Desk on the first floor of the D-Building for flights and orals. For simulator activities you must check in at the Advanced Simulation Center building.
You must check in:  
-- 30 minutes prior to a flight activity
-- 15 minutes prior to a simulator activity
  --  5 minutes prior to an oral

What happens if I get sick and cannot fly?
You must go to Health Services and ground yourself.  This will excuse you from flight activities.

What if I want to go away for a few days?
You can Self-Ground yourself.  You must see your Training Manager to do this. You are allowed up to 10 grounding days per flight course.

How often can I fly?
You will need to sign up for a flight block.  All flight blocks are three days a week on a Monday -Wednesday- Friday or a Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday schedule.  Within those blocks you will choose a 3-hour section of the day.  You will have an activity on those three days.  If there are resources available you may request to be scheduled for extra days.  Being in a flight block three days a week does not mean you will be flying each of those days.  The course work also includes simulator and oral activities.

When will I be assigned an instructor?
You must be registered for a flight course and you must prove your citizenship at Records and Registration (International students must have Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Clearance).

What documents do I need in order to fly?
-Passport-show original to Records and Registration
-Copy of driver license, medical, pilot cert and student ID

Can I observe a flight?
Embry-Riddle students and immediate family members are allowed to observe any flight training activity.

How do I observe a flight?
Check in at the flight desk, and let the dispatcher know that you want to observe a flight. Be sure to bring your FTRA badge with you, it is needed to get onto the ramp.  If you do not have an FTRA Badge the Flight Supervisor can issue a temporary badge. 

Can I rent Embry-Riddle aircraft?
Any current Embry-Riddle student or alumni can rent ERAU airplanes. All that is required is a Private Pilot License and rental check out from an Embry-Riddle flight instructor. This rental check out can be valid for any period of time ranging from 3 months to a year. For multiengine rentals, an ERAU flight instructor must accompany the renter on the flight due to insurance reasons. The same insurance requirement applies for the Super Decathlon.

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Medicals, TSA,  International Students, and Foreign Certificates

What class medical do I need to fly at Embry-Riddle?
1st or 2nd

Why is a 3rd class medical not good enough at Embry-Riddle?
When you decide to do your training at Embry-Riddle we know that your goal is to become a Commercial Pilot.  To be a Commercial Pilot the FAA requires that you have a 1st or 2nd Class Medical.  Embry-Riddle wants to ensure that you meet the requirements to be a commercial pilot before you begin any of your flight training.

Where can I find a list of Aviation Medical Examiners (AMEs)?
  http://www.faa.gov/pilots/amelocator/

Can I get my FAA medical in my own country (outside the United States)?
Yes, this Web site lists Aviation Medical Examiners (AME) http://www.faa.gov/pilots/amelocator/ by country.

Do I need 20/20 vision to fly?
NO, but it must be correctable to 20/20
Your medical will list restrictions regarding sight.  You can fly, but will most likely be required to wear corrective lenses. 

What if I have a color vision deficiency, can I get an FAA Medical?
Yes, you must call the Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI) office and request a Signal Light Test.  They will set up an appointment for you to go to the nearest testing facility (local FSDO).  The test requires that you identify different color lights from 1000 and 1500 feet away.  Upon passing the test you will receive an FAA Medical with no restrictions.  The phone number to the CAMI office is (405) 954-4821.

What do I need to do if I am an international student?
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires registration of all alien flight students at the following Web site: https://www.flightschoolcandidates.gov

What does the TSA require me to do?
The TSA's Web site above will guide you through the necessary steps to be approved for training.

What will it cost to register with the TSA?
$ 130 for each certificate or rating sought.

Where can I go to have fingerprints done for the TSA?
Most any local police station will provide the service.

Where do I go on campus for help in the application process?
The office of International Student Services is located in the Student Center Annex room 266.

May I go online to apply for permission to fly for the TSA before arriving at the University?
No.

What do I need to do if I have a foreign pilot certificate?
You must fill out a Verification of Authenticity of Foreign License, Rating, and Medical Certification form (760 Form).

What is a 760 Form?
This is the form is needed to verify a foreign license, rating, or certificate. See the following Web site: http://www.fagov/licenses_certificates/airmen_certification/foreign_license_verification/

When do I need a 760 form?
When you are applying for a certificate issued on the basis of a foreign license under the provisions of or adding to a certificate:
 14 CFR Part 61, Section 61.75
 Special purpose pilot authorizations under Section 61.77
 Using a pilot certificate issued under Section 61.75 to apply for a commercial pilot certificate under Section 61.123 (h)
 Applying for an airline transport pilot certificate issued under Section 61.153(d) (3)
 Applying for a certificate issued on the basis of a foreign license under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 63, Sections 63.23 and 63.42
For example: Foreign-based private adding an instrument rating would need this form before taking the end of course check ride. However, when the same private pilot instrument goes for commercial training no form is required.

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Costs and payments

How much will it cost for me to fly?
Below are the minimum costs for each course.  Prices will vary per student since no two students learn at the same rate.

Our Part 142 flight courses:

How do I pay for Flight Instruction?

After completing the training session, you will proceed to the Flight Operations Payment station. A flight ticket will be presented to you indicating the type of instruction and the number of hours you just received. Your signature and the instructor’s signature will be required to validate this instruction. Charges for that session will be calculated and payment will be collected using cash or your credit card, debit card, or Eagle Card. Your payment will be processed and you will be given a receipt.

If your method of payment cannot be processed for whatever reason, the training session will be charged to your student account. A hold will be placed on your account until this transaction is paid. Any further instruction will be suspended until payment is received.

We sincerely believe this system will give you the most flexibility in making payments. If you do not wish to use a credit card or do not have one, Eagle Dollars or debit cards give you other options. Remember, any combination of these payment methods may be used at any time. Students can manage their Eagle Card accounts in Blackboard. Just log in to ERNIE, click on ‘Go to Blackboard home’, and select the Eagle Card tab. Guest Deposits can be made by going to Guest Deposit - ERAU Eagle Card. For information on the Eagle Card or if you have any questions, visit the payment representative at the Flight Line, or call Student Accounting (386-226-6983) at any time.

What is a FLIGHT Account?
The Flight Account is a prepaid debit account. Funds in this account are only accessible at the Flight Line Payment Station to pay for flight activities.

How Do I open an EAGLE Dollars or Flight Account?
Your EAGLE Dollars and Flight accounts are already open. You can deposit funds into your accounts at the locations below. (Minimum deposit is $1. Telephone deposits are via credit cards only. )
Cashier's Office: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm. Cash, checks, credit cards and student account transfers accepted.
Value Transfer Station (VTS): Available 24 hours a day.
Student Center Lobby/Student Village Commons
Telephone Deposits: 386-226-7578

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Course Information

What is FAR part 142?
All of the flight courses at Embry-Riddle are FAR Part 142 courses.  Part 142 allows us to count simulator time towards the FAA minimum course hours.  With FAR Part 142 we are able to have more training in flight simulators. This reduces the number of hours that a student would traditionally spend in an aircraft, thus reducing cost.

Who do I see to get credit for the flight ratings that I have accomplished before Embry-Riddle?
Kenneth Byrnes in Flight Complex Building D room 218.

What if I already have my private before starting at Embry-Riddle?
You will start your flight training at Embry-Riddle in our single-engine instrument course (FA295D).
You will need to sign up for AS 232 and register for an FA 295D flight block. 

What if I have 10 or more hours of flight time before arriving at Embry-Riddle?
Usually, if a student arrives at Embry-Riddle with minimal flight experience we put them in our Private Pilot Course. 

What if I have soloed or I have more than 25 hours of flight time before arriving at Embry-Riddle?
If a student has made significant progress towards a flight rating (25 or more hours) we create a special topics course for you to finish that rating.

What is a Special Topics flight course?
A special topics course is a course that we create for a student to finish a flight rating under FAR Part 61.  This course has no structure to it; you and your flight instructor will fly until you meet the FAR Part 61 minimums and become proficient enough to pass the FAA Checkride.  In order to take the checkride in this course the student must fly with an FAA Designated Examiner (DE).  The student is responsible for paying the DE.

Will classes interfere with my flying?
No, since you will be signing up for a three-day-a-week flight block, your registration for a flight block will be done when you resister for regular classes.

What if I do not finish my flight course during the semester?
Any student who does not finish within the semester will continue in the same flight course the next semester. Please refer to the Registration of Classes booklet, which has the list of classes and times for the semester, for further instructions.

What should I do after I complete a flight course?
After completing a course you must register for a flight block with the next flight course in your training.  This can be done anytime during a semester providing pre- / co-requisites are met.

Will I be able to take my FAA Written Tests at Embry-Riddle?
Yes.   There is an FAA Testing Center conveniently located on campus in the COA Building, Room 133.  The hours of testing are from 8:00 m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

  How much do the FAA Written Tests cost? 
 The FAA Written is discounted at $70.00 per test.  For additional questions you may call the Testing Center direct at 386-226-4945.  The cost for testing at Embry-Riddle is about $20.00 cheaper than testing off-site.

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Aircraft and Airspace

What is ADS-B?
The Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast program is an FAA-initiated project operating under Safe Flight 21 direction. Embry-Riddle remains the only major collegiate program to employ the ADS-B system in every aircraft in our fleet.The primary purpose of ADS-B is as a safety tool to provide flight monitoring in non-radar environments.  The system consists of a network of Ground Based Transmitters (GBT) and electronic equipment in the aircraft.  The aircraft transmits its position continuously to the nearest GBT and the GBT transmits information to the aircraft providing positional information of other aircraft in the area.  Weather information is also transmitted to the aircraft.

Does Embry-Riddle have glass cockpits?
We have 41 Garmin 1000 glass cocpit-equipped Cessna 172s out of a fleet of 43.

What aircraft are used in each course?
The private pilot course uses the Cessna 172. The instrument course in the single engine track uses the Cessna 172. The multi engine instrument track uses both the 172 and the Piper Seminole. The single commercial uses the 172 and the Piper Arrow. The multi commercial uses the Seminole. Finally, our flight instructor course uses both the 172 and the Arrow.

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Safety and Security Procedures

Do I have a responsibility for safety?
Yes!  Everyone involved in the flight-training program is responsible for reporting safety-related situations such as hazards or events, and unsafe behaviors.  Likewise, everyone involved in the flight-training program is authorized to take immediate action to prevent and accident or unsafe situation from occurring. You will learn more about our safety and security procedures once you begin your flight training program.

Is Embry-Riddle required to have a Security Program?
Yes!  Embry-Riddle is required to have a TSA-approved security program in order to meet the requirements of 49 CFR 1542.113, Airport Tenant Security Programs.

 What department has ultimate authority and responsibility for flight Security?
Authority and responsibility is held Flight Safety Program Department, headed by David Zwegers.

 If you have questions not addressed here, e-mail us and we'll answer your questions!

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