Flex Air Student Solo Policies
At Flex Air, student solo flights are subject to the following policies to ensure safety and proper training:
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Notification and Endorsement:
- All student pilot solos require prior notification via email to the Chief Pilot.
- Students must be properly endorsed by their instructor and successfully complete the Flex Air pre-solo written exam.
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Instructor Responsibility:
- It is the responsibility of the instructor to ensure students are prepared and appropriately endorsed for any solo flight.
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Solo Flight Check-In:
- Solo flights or rentals must be checked in by the student or renter by the end of the day. Failure to check-in may result in a penalty.
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Fueling Procedures:
- Solo students who purchase off-site fuel should submit the receipt with a reimbursement request using the online form. Reimbursement will be added to their paperless account at local rates.
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Adherence to Endorsement Limitations:
- Student pilots are required to remain within the limitations of their endorsement at all times.
The complete student solo policies are outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures, Version 2.3, updated in December 2023.