As of July 1, 2024, the Bahamas Customs & Excise Department has imposed substantial and egregious fees on pilots flying General Aviation aircraft on recreational flights. Pilots should be mindful of these new and additional fees before considering flying to the Bahamas. Read More
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Non-U.S. Citizens Seeking Flight Training

AOPA has compiled easy to understand information concerning TSA’s Flight Training Security Program (FTSP).  Below you will find information on applicability,  step by step guidance on submitting a request for flight training, and answers to frequently asked questions Information on this page applies to non-U.S. citizens who wish to conduct flight training in an aircraft weighing less than 12,500 (typically under a Category 3 training request).

For more information, contact AOPA’s Pilot Information Center at 1-800-USA-AOPA.  Any questions about the FTSP may also be directed to the FTSP Help Desk at (571) 227-1004 or [email protected].Please review TSA’s Help Desk guidelines before contacting the Help Desk.