Veteran Approved
Fly by Knight is proud to participate in VA approved Flight Training programs. The following courses are approved for certain US military veterans through the Post 9/11 GI Bill and the Montgomery GI Bill:
Instrument Rating Course
Commercial Pilot Course
Instrument Rating Additional Category (helo/fixed wing add on's.)
Instrument Rating Course
Commercial Pilot Course
Instrument Rating Additional Category (helo/fixed wing add on's.)
Please note:
- VA will not pay benefits towards a Sport Pilot, Recreational or Private Pilot Course.
- VA will only pay benefits for approved Flight Training Courses conducted entirely at flight schools expressly approved to participate in VA programs.
- In order to qualify, you must have a Private Pilot Certificate and valid FAA Second Class Medical Certification or higher before training begins.
Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty
The Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty through the Veterans Administration may pay educational benefits of up to 60% of the costs associated with the above listed courses. The MGIB program provides up to 36 months of education benefits. The benefits may be used for degree and certificate programs, flight training, apprenticeship/on-the-job training and correspondence courses. Remedial, deficiency and refresher courses may be approved under certain circumstances. Generally benefits are payable for 10 years following your release from active duty. This program is commonly known as Chapter 30.
The Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty through the Veterans Administration may pay educational benefits of up to 60% of the costs associated with the above listed courses. The MGIB program provides up to 36 months of education benefits. The benefits may be used for degree and certificate programs, flight training, apprenticeship/on-the-job training and correspondence courses. Remedial, deficiency and refresher courses may be approved under certain circumstances. Generally benefits are payable for 10 years following your release from active duty. This program is commonly known as Chapter 30.
Post 9/11 GI Bill
If you are enrolled in an approved flight training course under the Post 9/11 GI Bill you may be reimbursed up to the full cost of training or $10,000 per academic year. The education calendar year runs from August to August. You WILL NOT receive the housing allowance or books and supplies stipend.
If you are enrolled in an approved flight training course under the Post 9/11 GI Bill you may be reimbursed up to the full cost of training or $10,000 per academic year. The education calendar year runs from August to August. You WILL NOT receive the housing allowance or books and supplies stipend.
How do I apply?
Individual benefits vary widely, so it is essential that you learn exactly what benefits you are entitled to prior to enrolling in a Flight Training Course. Here are some key steps you can get to get more information concerning VA benefits for Flight Training:
Individual benefits vary widely, so it is essential that you learn exactly what benefits you are entitled to prior to enrolling in a Flight Training Course. Here are some key steps you can get to get more information concerning VA benefits for Flight Training:
- Complete an online application at http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp
- Call the VA on 888-422-4551 for specific information about your benefits
- Obtain at least a Second Class FAA Aviation Medical Certificate. VA will not make any payments to an applicant who does not hold at least a Second Class Medical Certificate at the time the flight training was received.
