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Foreign (Non-US) Citizens
If you are a Foreign born, non US citizen you can Learn to Fly and become a Private Pilot.
Simply follow the instructions below to apply to the TSA Alien Flight Training program.:
You can still learn to fly in the US if you are a citizen of another country, but you must receive approval first from TSA - Transportation Security Authority. If you want to do an Introductory Flight, you can do that without contacting TSA.
You will need TSA approval for a Private Pilot license, Sport Pilot License, Instrument Rating, or Multi-engine Rating. The process can take as little as a week, but usually no more than 2-3 weeks if you follow up with all of the instructions.
Go to AOPA's Guide to TSA's Alien Flight Training/Citizenship Validation Rule webpage for an explanation of the process.
Or, you can go directly to the TSA website here: Alien Flight Training Program (AFSP)
Here is the information you will need when you fill out the TSA forms:
Category: 3
Provider: Susan Ballew
Course Identification: Number 101 (Private Pilot), or 102 (Instrument Pilot)
Course Name: Private Pilot, Instrument Rating
Aircraft type: Cessna 172 or Cessna 162
Start date: 1-4 weeks after you initiate the application
End date: One year after your start date (you can renew at the end of a year if needed)
Once submitted, I will receive a copy of all emails.
You will have to submit all identifying documentation, pay a fee, and when approved will get instructions for fingerprinting.
And that's it. You are then ready to schedule your flying lessons and begin training.
Testimonials
John J
09/2016
"One of the best flight instructors that you might find. Not only will she help you accomplish your dreams but you will be disciplined, organized and able to fly safely after getting through her training."
Andy Berschauer
“Simply put, Sue is great. Other reviewers have remarked on her experience and expertise, so I won't repeat that here. What I will comment on is that Sue finds multiple ways to teach the knowledge and skills required to get that coveted pilot license. She gets to know you, the student, in a way that allows her to connect the dots between a skill or technique you're not familiar with and one you are familiar with. In my particular case, she drew frequent analogies to skiing - for example, staying ahead of the aircraft in a similar way to how I anticipate turns on a mogul field.
The ability to convey information and impart skills in different ways unique to the individual student makes an instructor really stand out. Everyone I met on my journey to the proud holder of a private pilot license knew and greatly respected Sue. That speaks volumes.
Interested in learning to fly? I recommend Sue Ballew.”