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FINANCING YOUR FUTURE IN THE SKIES

Discovery Flight School is committed to making your pilot career attainable through clear financial planning and flexible payment options with a clear pathway to landing your first aviation job so you can start paying back your loan faster.

We prioritize Transparency and Planning to ensure your focus remains on the cockpit. Students can choose from several financing options, self-pay, or a combination of financing and self pay that best fits your situation.

Our fixed-cost pricing and structured syllabus are designed to keep you on track, on time, and on budget. With a clear training path, defined milestones, and disciplined progress standards, you can move forward with confidence knowing your flight training program is built for efficiency, accountability, and career-focused results.

THIRD-PARTY FINANCING OPTIONS

STRATUS FINANCIAL

Stratus Financial is a specialized aviation lender focused on helping student pilots finance the cost of professional flight training. By partnering with Discovery Flight School, Stratus offers structured loan solutions that can help students move forward with a clearer financial landscape as they pursue the certificates, ratings, and experience needed for a successful aviation career. Please contact info@discoveryflightschool.com to receive instructions on how to apply for a loan with Stratus Financial. It is important that these steps be followed accurately to ensure you are applying for the proper program offering associated with Discovery Flight School.

AOPA FINANCE - FLEXIBLE AVIATION LOAN

AOPA Finance is a well-known aviation lending resource associated with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, offering financing solutions designed specifically for pilots and flight training. Their Flexible Aviation Loan can be used for a wide range of flight training needs, including different certificates, ratings, and is designed to give students added flexibility when planning how to fund their progress. The maximum loan amount is $20,000 and the application can be completed on their website -https://finance.aopa.org/flight-training-finance

PROGRAM
PAYMENT SCHEDULES

RESERVE CLASS START DATE

$995

CLASS START DATE

$29,750

2 MONTHS AFTER START DATE

$29,750

4 MONTHS AFTER START DATE

$29,750

7 MONTHS AFTER START DATE

$29,750

Charter Pilot
Career Program

Total Program Cost: $119,995

Charter Pilot
Career Program

RESERVE CLASS START DATE

$995

CLASS START DATE

$26,000

1 MONTH AFTER START DATE

$26,000

3 MONTHS AFTER START DATE

$26,000

5 MONTHS AFTER START DATE

$26,000

Total Program Cost: $104,995

CREDIT PRIVATE

Charter Pilot
Transition Program

RESERVE CLASS START DATE

$995

CLASS START DATE

1/2 Total

2 WEEKS AFTER START DATE

1/2 Total

Total Program Cost: Requires Individually Tailored Quote

PROTECTED BY
DISCOVERY PEACE OF MIND GUARANTEE

Train with confidence and experience the impeccable quality of Discovery Flight School risk-free. When you train in the Charter Pilot Career Program, you are joining an elite network of pilots and Part 135 operators committed to helping you build a successful aviation career with the most efficient path possible. The Discovery Peace of Mind Guarantee gives you a low-risk way to experience the quality of our Charter Pilot Career Program firsthand. During your first stage of training, you can evaluate our instructor quality, safety-first mindset, professionalism, and overall training experience without feeling locked into a long-term commitment. If you decide the program is not the best fit for you, you may withdraw for any reason. You will only pay for the ground training bundle and the flight time you logged at a rate of $249 per hour, with no additional charges for unused resources or materials. Any excess funds remaining in your account will be refunded. This gives you the confidence to get started knowing your financial investment is protected. The Discovery Peace of Mind Guarantee applies to all Charter Pilot Career Program students who placed their program deposit on or after January 1st, 2025.

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