Flying Start Summer Program 2009

What is Flying Start?

Flying Start flight training will put you in the cockpit during the summer prior to your full-time enrollment at Florida Tech’s renowned aviation center in beautiful Melbourne, Florida. The program runs from June 13 to August 7, 2009.

Who is Eligible?

With only 30 available seats in the Flying Start program, space is sure to fill up fast. Priority will go to new students who have enrolled in one of Florida Tech’s College of Aeronautics degree programs, but the program is open to all students who have submitted tuition and housing deposits for Fall 2009. So if you want to fly, don’t let this unique opportunity pass you by.

High-flying Benefits of Flying Start

  • The potential to earn up to $2,500 in excellence scholarships towards future flight training at Florida Tech
  • Earn a Private Pilot License plus five semester credit hours (with no added tuition cost)
  • Get to know college life, the Florida Tech campus and the surrounding area before Fall orientation and full-time classes begin
  • Start the Fall in an accelerated, second-semester flight course
  • Conduct flight training in state-of-the-art Piper Warrior aircraft
  • Have a fun and exciting summer flying the Florida sky!

How Do I Sign Up?

To indicate your interest in Flying Start, pre-register online. We’ll send you a Flying Start registration packet with detailed information about curriculum, costs, schedule, registration and preparation requirements.

How Much Does it Cost?

  • Flying Start Program: $12,975
  • Room and Board (optional): $2,520

Contact

For more information or to pre-register over the telephone, please contact Joyce Tsairis at (321) 674-7369 or the Office of Undergraduate Admission at (800) 888-4348.