We are a flight training academy based in the picturesque St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Our services include flight instruction, air tours, aircraft rentals, and management.

Flight training at UFLYVI is open to people of all ages; it's never too early to start.

There are no strict qualifications to begin training.

However, if you aim to work towards an FAA License, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements established by the FAA.

Visit UFLYVI.com and select Apply Now. Once application is submitted, you’ll receive an email with next steps and we’ll help you go from there.

No application fee!

There are a lot more details involved but here is a list of the highlights to earn your Private Pilot Certificate:

1. Be at least 17 years of age

2. Be able to read, write, and converse fluently in English

3. Obtain at least a third-class FAA medical certificate

4. Receive and log ground training from an authorized instructor or complete a home-study course

5. Pass a knowledge test with a score of 70% or better.

6. Accumulate appropriate flight experience

7. Receive a total of 40 hr. of flight instruction and solo flight time and demonstrate skill

8. Successfully complete a practical (flight) test given as a final exam by an FAA inspector or designated pilot examiner and conducted as specified in the FAA's Private Pilot Airman Certification Standards.

Yes, there is an opportunity to be accepted into the program with a private license as well as other ratings.

Once funds are added to your account, refunds are not available after 30 days. If student or renter decided they no longer wants to fly with us, the remaining funds can be transferred to another account. Additionally, we do not offer refunds after a flight has been completed.