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Operational Guidelines

Policies & Procedures

Comprehensive guidelines ensuring safe, professional flight training operations for students, instructors, and staff members.

Training Policies

Comprehensive guidelines for students and instructors to ensure professional training standards

Student Requirements

Attendance & Punctuality

Students are expected to arrive 15 minutes before scheduled lessons to prepare for flight. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance to avoid cancellation fees.

Arrive 15 minutes early for preflight preparation
24-hour cancellation policy (Exceptions for Weather & Illness)
No-shows or negligence of training schedule may result in termination from our program, typically a three-strike policy.

Payment & Billing

We operate on a pay-as-you-go structure. Students are required to submit a training deposit to their accounts prior to the first day of training and must maintain a positive account balance in order to schedule or participate in training events.

A valid card must be kept on file at all times. Cards will be charged at the end of each day to clear any remaining account balance
Students may deposit additional or advanced funds into their training accounts. These funds will remain in the account and may be used for training purposes
Additional deposits or payments can be made using cash, card, cashier’s check, Zelle, or Venmo

Training Progress

Once agreed upon, students are expected to maintain consistent training schedules and complete self study materials & efforts between lessons. We are always happy to adjust / accommodate whatever schedule needs arise during training so long as you inform us!

Minimum 2-3 Lessons a week recommended
Students are expected to utilize study materials provided by Dependable & outside resources to self-study between ground and flight lessons to maximize results
Estimated training costs and duration vary by student and are not guaranteed
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Compliance Required

Weather and Dispatch Minimums

Weather & dispatch minimums are designed to ensure safe training operations. Ultimate go/no-go decision for flights is at sole discretion of the instructor. At times flights may be able to operate outside of our posted weather minimus if the instructor deems it safe and prudent to do so. Student solos and renters must adhere to dispatch minimums unless otherwise given permission by an instuctor in writing.

Weather checking procedures
Weather Minimums
Safety thresholds for all operations

Fuel Requirements

No flight may leave the ramp with less than 24 Gallons Fuel

Pilots must use ladder and ground aircraft when refuleing

Day VFR Fuel Reserve: 45 Mins

Night VFR Fuel Reverse: 1 HR

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Student Solo Flights

Visibility: 6 SM minimum
Ceiling: 3,000 ft minimum
Crosswind: 10 kts maximum
Wind Gusts: 20 kts Steady or gusts

*All Student Solo XC flights must conclude 1hr before sunset*

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Dual VFR Training

Visibility: 3 SM minimum
Ceiling: 1,500 ft minimum
Crosswind: 15 knots maximum
Wind Gusts: 30kts Steady or gusts
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IFR Training

Approach Minimums: Published + 200 ft
Visibility: Published + 1/2 SM
Icing Conditions: Flight Info Known Icing Prohibited
Thunderstorms: None within 25 NM

Aviation Renters Insurance

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Our Insrance Requirements

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Proof of renters insurance required prior to flying solo or renting

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MINIMUM Required Coverages:

$70,000 Aircraft Physical Damage / Hull, $100,000 Bodily injury / Property Damage

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For information on Insurance as it related to Owner-Pilot training contact our team

Recommended Providers

1

CS&A INSURANCE (STARR) (Link)

With Starrlink we recommend the GOLD policy as it gives the best discount

2

Skywatch (Link)

Skywatch is another exceptional provider with very similar rates to STARR

3

BWI FLY (Link)

BWI is trusted by many for both personal and professional liability coverage

Emergency response procedures

Questions About Our Policies?

Our experienced team is here to help clarify any policies or procedures and provide comprehensive support.

Call Us

Speak with our staff about policy questions

470-798-0999

Email Us

Get detailed policy clarifications

[email protected]

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In-person policy consultations

580 Airport Parkway, Suite 106 Dallas, Georgia 30157