Youth Pilot Academy

Mission Statement

The CAA Pilot Academy is designed to give young aviators (6th grade and higher) an opportunity to kick-start their pilot certification training. Working off of an actual private pilot syllabus, students partake in ground school and in aircraft flight training to acquire flight hours and experience towards achieving their pilot certificate.

Curriculum at a Glance

    • Pilot Pathways

    • Instruments

    • Avionics/Switchology

    • ATC Communications

    • Airport Traffic Pattern & Operations

    • Airport Signs & Markings

    • Intro to Aviation Weather

    • Preflight Inspection

    • V Speeds

    • Guest Speakers

    • Weight & Balance

    • Aircraft Performance

    • Aerodynamics

    • Airspace

    • Sectionals & Symbology

    • Aviation Weather

    • Intro to Emergencies

    • Guest Speakers

    • Regulations

    • Flight Planning

    • Radio & GPS Navigation

    • Emergencies

    • Aircraft Systems

    • Aeromedical

    • Guest Speakers

Youth Pilot Academy Details

Course Schedule

  • The Youth Pilot Academy follows the local school year calendar, with classes beginning in August and ending in May the following year.

  • Class Overview:

    • 26 ground school classes (1 hour each) - your choice of either Saturday or Sunday

    • 10 flights (about 45 minutes each) - scheduled online at the beginning of each month

  • 2025-2026 CAA Pilot Academy Course Calendar (PDF)

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age: Students must be in 6th grade or higher

  • Citizenship Requirements

    1. US Citizen with a valid passport or original Birth Certificate, -or-

    2. TSA approval will be required for enrollment of all Lawful Permanent Residents (green card) or foreign nationals holding a valid Visa

  • Medical Requirements

    • While an FAA Medical Certificate is not formally required as a condition of enrollment, students should be able to meet the requirements of 14 CFR Part 67 for a pilot medical certificate. A basic summary of requirements can be found on this link from the FAA.

    • Please note that the FAA is strict on the use of medications as well as pre-existing medical conditions. If you have any questions regarding your student’s ability to hold an FAA medical certificate, we recommend seeking guidance from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) via this link

Tuition & Fees

Course Commitment

A one-year commitment is required for all students enrolling in the CAA Pilot Academy. Due to the nature of the course, all tuition payments are nonrefundable, and any early withdrawals from the program will result in a forfeiture of all funds, and/or remaining unpaid months will be due.

Tuition

$3,990.00 paid upfront at registration + one time registration fee

OR

$4,250.00 if financed in monthly installments at $425/month + one time registration fee

One-Time Registration Fee

Level 1 Registration: $299

  • All new students to the CAA Youth Pilot Academy

    • New students will receive the following at the start of the course: CAA custom pilot's wings, CAA polo shirt, white button-up pilot shirt, black zipper tie, pilot epaulets, engraved name tag, engraved pilot logbook, and course administration fee.

Level 2 & Level 3 Registration: $199

  • Previously enrolled students in the CAA Youth Pilot Academy

    • Returning students will receive the following at the start of the course: CAA Polo Shirt, new 2 or 3 stripe epaulets, and course administration fee.

Accepted Payment Methods

  • Credit Card (3.5% fee)

  • Cash

  • Check

  • Zelle

Registration