How to get information on courses available and brochure?

Please email This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it   for information on course and brochure.
You will need to:

• Mention the Prospective Student Name as it appears in the Passport
• Mention how you got to know about the school, and please mention who recommended our school to you.
• Request the information you need

What will happen once I send this email?

You will be contacted through email and an e-brochure with all relevant information will be sent to you shortly. Sometimes further information may be required from you before an e-brochure is sent to you. This will be requested by email.

What do I do once I get the e-brochure?

Please go through the brochure. It is a comprehensive document covering all necessary information you need related to your course.

Once I receive the e-brochure, what should I do to join the school and commence my training?

You will need to enroll with the school.

Do I need TOEFL to enroll with the school?

TOEFL is not a requirement.

What are the eligibility requirements to enroll in a professional pilot program?

• You should be medically fit.
• You should be able to read, write, understand and speak English.
• You should be at least 17 years of age to commence training and 18 years of age to qualify for Commercial Pilot License.
• Indian DGCA requires you be a 10+2 graduate with Physics and Maths.

How do I enroll with the school? What are the formalities?

You will need to:
• Pay the enrolment fees of $500 dollars. This is included in your course fees.
• Complete the application form sent to you in your e-brouchure

Once you have done this, you will need to scan and attach the following documents in a single email and send it to This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

1. Proof of wire transfer of your enrolment fees ( This is usually the receipt your bank will give you when you wire transfer)
2. Completed application form ( available in your e-brochure in word format)
3. Photo page of your passport

If there is a change in course price before I enroll with application, enrolment fees and copy of passport,  would that affect me even if I have already received the e-brochure with current course price?

Date of Course price change will be published on the Programs page on our website. If we receive your enrolment after this date, new course prices will apply even if you had received e-brochure with old course price previously. If you haven’t commenced training within three months of issue of initial visa pack, any change in course price after this time will apply to you as well.

Which bank account do I need to wire transfer funds to?

The bank details for wire transfer are available on your e-brochure. Please make sure Student’s Full name as in Passport appears on the wire transfer. It becomes very difficult for us to match it to incoming wire and credit it to the student if name does not appear on wire.

What happens once I have emailed the scanned copies of these documents?

Once we receive these documents and they are in order, you visa pack will be processed and sent to you in the following few days.

What is a Visa pack?

Visa pack contains the essential documents required for you to obtain a visa and bank loans if necessary to fund your flight training.

It will have the following documents:
1. Letter of Acceptance
2. Processed I-20
3. Letter addressed to your banker for loan release

How long does it take to get our visa pack?

It takes us a couple of days to process your I-20 and your visa pack after we receive your enrolment documents by email. We fedex it to you once we have completed processing your visa pack.
Fedex normally takes between five to seven working days (not including weekends and holidays) to deliver the visa pack to you.

Once I have received my visa pack, what do I do next?

You will have to apply for a visa interview date with your local American Consulate or Embassy and organize bank loan if necessary.

Is getting a visa difficult?

At the moment the success rate of our students in getting a visa is over 99%

What category visa do I get?

You get an M1 student visa

What is SEVP I-901?

The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) I-901 is a form required by the US government for students aspiring to come to the United States of America for Flight Training. It is a prerequisite to getting your visa. You will need to show an I-901 receipt to your adjudication officer at your visa interview

How do I get one?

It is done on line. The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) Form I-901 online completion site is www.fmjfee.com or www.ice.gov.  The first site is used to pay the fee required for M non immigrants.  If you do not pay this fee you will not be issued an M visa for admission to the United States.  Additional instructions are found on this site.  

What is TSA?

Transport Safety Administration, Alien flight Student Program is to ensure that Non-US Citizen Candidates seeking training at flight schools regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) do not pose a threat to aviation or national security. This site contains the application for aliens seeking to train at FAA-regulated flight schools. www.flightschoolcandidates.gov . Candidates are required to complete this application prior to beginning flight training. 

Can I do my TSA once I come to the US?

TSA approval is a prerequisite to commencing your course. We will not be able to start your course unless you have a TSA approval. Therefore please plan to have your approval before your course start date. This way your training commencement will not be delayed.

Does the fee of I-901 and TSA go to the flight School?

Delta Flight School has nothing to do with this formality. It goes to the US government.

What do I fill up in my TSA?

You will need to fill in all relevant information required. The following is a guide line:  

·         Please make sure you read the directions available on the TSA website prior to filling in your details.

·         All information requested on your TSA is related to your personal information in your country meant for background check.

·         If your password is incorrect the second time you type in, please do not type incorrect password the third time as this will lock you out of the system for the following twenty four hours. Please click on forgot password and your correct password will be sent to your email.

• Private TSA needs to be done before starting the course (you can get this done while you are applying for your visa)

Step 7 of 9

For Private:
• State:                                                                       Texas
• Provider:                                                                  Delta-Qualiflight Aviation
• Student Identification # from School:                 Located on upper right hand side of I-20
• Course ID:                                                               FAR 141
• Class Name:                                                          Category 3 - Initial License
• Aircraft type:                                                            PA28-161 Cessna 172
• Start Date:                                                               5 days after the last date of arrival on I-20
• End Date:                                                                End of I-20 Validity

Step 8 of 9: Please select Category 3 candidates for training on aircraft weighing 12,500 lbs and under

For Instrument:
• State:                                                                       Texas
• Provider:                                                                  Delta-Qualiflight Aviation
• Student Identification # from School:                 Located on upper right hand side of I-20
• Course ID:                                                               FAR 141
• Class Name:                                                         Category 3 – Instrument Rating
• Aircraft type:                                                            PA28-161 Cessna 172
• Start Date:                                                               As soon as the Second Payment is made
• End Date:                                                                End of I-20 Validity

Step 8 of 9: Please select Category 3 candidates for training on aircraft weighing 12,500 lbs and under

For Multi Engine Rating:
• State:                                                                       Texas
• Provider:                                                                  Delta-Qualiflight Aviation
• Student Identification # from School:                 Located on upper right hand side of I-20
• Course ID:                                                               FAR 141
• Class Name:                                                          Category 3- Multi-Engine Rating
• Aircraft type:                                                            PA28-161 Cessna 172
• Start Date:                                                              Two months from Instrument training start date
• End Date:                                                                End of I-20 Validity

Step 8 of 9: Please select Category 3 candidates for training on aircraft weighing 12,500 lbs and under

I have got my Visa, what is the next step?

You will need to make the payment for your course fees and email us a scanned copy of your proof of wire transfer along with flight details of your arrival.

How do I pay the remainder of my course fees?

Due to heightened security requirements we keep our financial transactions are kept fully transparent. For this reason we only take payments through wire transfer. You will need to do the same as you did with your enrolment fees.

Can I pay in installments?

Yes. Your course fees can be paid in two equal installments. Your first payment should be made before you begin the course and the second payment, before your Private Pilot License is complete. We cannot progress your training past your private pilot license without the second payment.

When should I make the payment?

Once you get your visa issued, the first installment needs to be paid at least ten days prior to arrival. Please email us proof of wire transfer along with details of your flight including which terminal you are arriving at. We will be unable to make arrangement for your airport pick up, your accommodation or a place in the batch without your first payment. We will not be able to organize anything for you unless we have this information email to us at least ten days prior to arrival.

Under what circumstances are fee refunds normally given?

Normally fees are non refundable. In the unlikely event you lose your medical certificate due to health reasons and are unable to continue flight training or denied admittance at the port of entry (in some rare cases for instance if you are thought to be a threat to national security one may be sent back to their country of origin) we will refund the unused portion of your fees right away. All other refunds are at the discretion of the management.

Which airport at Texas should I arrive at?

You will need to arrive at DFW international (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport).

When can I start my course?

There is one batch commencing on the first and the fifteenth of every month. You require TSA clearance to commence flight training. You can join the batch that follows closest to your TSA clearance to commence flight training.

Which day of the month is the course duration end calculated at?

The course ends at the last day of the mentioned calendar month. That is the 30th or the 31 of the month, irrespective of your start date. This however is subject to various factors like weather and student performance.

I am on a guarantee course that promises to pay for my accommodation past the guarantee period of the course. When do I start getting paid for the accommodation?

In the unlikely event that your course gets prolonged due to various factors that are beyond our control like the weather, the rent is always paid the beginning of the month following the completion of your guarantee period calculated by the end of the calendar month. If your guarantee period is eight months for example, you will get your accommodation paid for from the beginning of the ninth calendar month.

Will the compensation past the course guarantee period be for any type accommodation?

You will be compensated for accommodation based on an efficiency type apartment on a shared basis with a maximum rental of $375.00 per student.

. You will have to produce the rental receipt and your name on the apartment contract.

I would like to take breaks during my course, does this affect my guarantee?

You are allowed to take two breaks during your entire course. These breaks should not exceed a period of 20 consecutive days. If you needed to take a longer break, you will be charged for the additional dual flying required to retrain you to back where you left the course. Also your guarantee on payment for accommodation past the guarantee period will not be valid if the break is longer than 20 days.

What are the other factors that can affect my guarantee?

These guarantees are based on the students having a 100 % attendance and completing assignments given to them by their instructors. Some of the factors that will forfeit the guarantee are:
• Absenteeism
• Non compliance of school rules
• Not completing assignments given by instructors

If I fall ill or have a fever and am unable to attend school, does this affect my guarantee?

If you genuinely fall ill or have a fever, this will not affect your guarantee. Safety if paramount to us and one cannot attend classes or fly feeling ill.  But please be aware, we sometimes have students taking advantage of this and not showing up in the pretext of feeling unwell. We will not extend the guarantee if this turns out to be the case.

What are the factors that can possibly prolong my course duration?

Factors that can possibly prolong your course duration that are beyond our control are weather and mechanical discrepancies. Flying is heavily dependent on weather and sometimes you may not be able to accomplish a flight lesson while someone else can because it may not be suitable weather for the lesson you need to take. Despite our best maintenance, machines are unpredictable, and can breakdown. Our primary goal is to run safe operations and we will not allow flights to be carried out until the discrepancies are fixed.

What documents do I need to bring along with me to the US?

You will need to bring all the documents that you presented during the visa interview at the consulate as they are required at the port of entry, i.e. the airport you are flying into, for the immigration / TSA purposes.

Do I need insurance while I am there?

Yes, you will need to buy your own personal health and accident cover while you are in the USA, since medical treatment is not free here.

Are the aircraft covered by any insurance or do I need to get an insurance that will cover me for accidental damage to aircraft or property?

The aircraft are fully insured by the school for damage to aircraft or property. In the unlikely event of an accident, you will only be liable to pay the deductable of the insurance

What is a deductable?

A deductable is a portion of a loss that one must pay before the insurance company provides the balance. For example an aircraft if fully damaged may cost up to $150,000. You do not have to pay this entire amount as this is covered by the insurance. You will be required to however pay the deductable for damage during flight training which can be up to a maximum of $5000.

What happens once I reach the airport?

Since we have received your email with proof of wire transfer of your first payment along with your flight details, we will pick you up from the airport and take care of you from there.

Do I need to come and look for accommodation?

We would take care of organizing your accommodation for you.

How much is the accommodation rental?

Rental information is available in your e-brochure

Is accommodation rental included in the course fees?

Accommodation rental is not included in the course fees. Course fees only covers required flight training and ground training costs.

How can I manage my personal funds while I am in the US?

Once you reach here, we will help you set up a bank account. Apart from your course fees, your living expenses can be brought as traveler’s cheque and deposited into your bank account for your living expense management.

How much do I need for my living expenses?

Your living expenses are mentioned in your I-20. This would include both your lodging and boarding.

How much do I need to manage my food expenses?

This is a variable amount. As guide line, one can manage food expenses between $150 and $200 a month. This would be more if you eat out all the time.

Can I do my own cooking?

Yes, your apartment has a cooking unit. You can do your groceries at your local grocery store and manage your cooking.

How do I commute between Accommodation and School?

Transportation is provided between accommodation and school by us.  We do not charge extra for transport.

Would I need a car?

Since you are provided transport only between accommodation and School, a car is highly recommended. This will give you a lot more mobility since there is no public transport available here.

Do I need to bring warm clothes?

The weather in Texas changes throughout the year. While summer month can be very hot, winter get cold and warm clothes are required during winter. This is normally between October and March.

Do I have a Uniform to wear to school?

The Uniform is White shirt, Navy blue Trousers, black shoes and Black socks. This however is not mandatory at the moment. While you are welcome to wear uniform , You are also allowed casual but smart clothes. Shoes and trousers are compulsory. You will not be admitted in the school without them.

What other personal items do I need to bring with me?

While the accommodation is fully furnished with living room furniture, fridge, freezer, cooking unit, bed and matters, you will still need to have your own utensils, sheet, pillows and covers. If you are not planning on bring these with you, they are available at your local super stores like Wall Mart.

Is there any internet facility available at the school?

Free broad band internet facility is available to all students so they can communicate cost effectively with loved ones.

 Do you help with getting the RT license for conversion in India?

Once you join our school we will facilitate you in getting your RT license.

Does the course fee cover navigational charts  and Airport Facility Directory as well?

Navigational charts and Airport Facility Directory expire every 56 days. Due to this we are unable to stock these and provide them as part of the supplies.

How much should we budget for expenditure on navigational charts and Airport Facility Directory during our training?

Expenditure on navigational charts for Private, Instrument and Commercial may cost between $60 to $100.

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