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Are You Ready to Become a Pilot?

Are You Ready to Become a Pilot?

High Tide Aviation Flight Training Readiness Assessment

Purpose: To help prospective students evaluate their preparedness for flight training and allow High Tide Aviation to tailor a personalized training plan.

Instructions: Please answer the following questions honestly. Your responses will remain confidential and will be used solely to assist in your flight training journey.

Personal Information

Preferred method of contact

Flight Experience

Do you have any prior flight experience or training?

Aspirations and Mindset

What kind of pilot do you aspire to be?
When a plane flies overhead during a conversation, how do you react?
You have a major project due tomorrow and are only partially through. What do you do?
How certain are you about becoming a pilot?
Why do you want to become a pilot?

Medical Fitness

Note: All pilots must obtain an FAA Medical Certificate. It’s essential to assess your medical fitness early in your training journey.

Age Range:
Weight Range:
Do you currently have any known medical conditions that might affect your ability to obtain an FAA Medical Certificate?
Are you currently taking any medications?

Important: If you are taking medications or have medical conditions, we recommend consulting with an FAA-certified Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) to determine your eligibility for a medical certificate.

Learning Preferences

Which learning methods do you prefer?

Select all that apply

Which of the following training formats are you interested in?

Select all that apply

Time Commitment

How many flight lessons do you plan to schedule per week?
Do you have flexibility in your schedule to accommodate additional study or practice time?

Note: Consistent practice and study are crucial for success in flight training. Less frequent flying can lead to longer training durations and increased costs.

Financial Planning

Have you prepared financially for the costs associated with flight training?

Training Objectives

What is your primary goal for obtaining a pilot’s license?
Do you currently hold a college degree?
Are you interested in pursuing a degree in conjunction with your flight training?

Note: High Tide Aviation has an affiliate program with Purdue University for students interested in combining flight training with a degree program.

Additional Information

How did you hear about High Tide Aviation?
Do you have any additional comments or questions for our team?

Final Note

Once submitted, your answers will be reviewed by our team, and we’ll reach out to discuss your personalized training path. This assessment can be exported into your student profile and used to tailor recommendations for scheduling, instruction format, and financial planning.