Training Enrollment Agreement

This agreement, between Atlanta Air Academy, a Georgia Corporation located at Cobb County International Airport, McCollum Field KRYY, and the student herein, signifies the student's enrollment in the program course (selected above). These projections are based on an expected completion timeframe for an average student, considering weather conditions and FAA certification requirements under Regulations Part 61 as applicable. Atlanta Air Academy does not guarantee certification or completion within the specified timeframe and hours. Additional ground or flight training will be charged at the current published rate, with adjustments for any aircraft or instruction rate increases.

Scheduling / Course Provisions

Flight training is normally conducted seven days a week by a scheduled appointment with the Student’s assigned instructor. Schedules are on the online system through Flight Schedule Pro. A “no show” fee will be charged for failure to attend a ground or flight session. The “no show” fee can be avoided if 12 hours or more notice of cancelation is provided or the instructor is given enough notice to waive the “no show” fee as agreed to by the instructor. Course Allotted Time/Days (Approximately) Private - 90 Days Instrument - 90 Days Commercial (Single) - 120 Days CFI - 60 Days (Total) Professional - 360 Days Course Provisions a) If at the completion of any course stated herein, the Student does not meet FAA standards for the certificate or rating, Atlanta Air Academy will provide additional training at the applicant’s expense. Atlanta Air Academy will make all efforts to ensure that the Student is adequately prepared for each flight test. b) If a course listed below is not completed in the allotted time, course calculations will revert to current regular rates for the unused portion of the course.

Refund Policy

The Student must provide Atlanta Air Academy with written notification of his/her intention to withdraw and request a refund of unused tuition.

A form will be provided for this purpose.

All Student withdrawals shall be administered according to the following policy: Charges for books and instructional aids, administrative expenses, ground school, and hourly aircraft rental or block time which are outside a course curriculum, are not refundable.

The refund policy is independent from the payment policy. All refunds are calculated after all balances owed are paid. Students withdrawing prior to making all payments will not be due a refund. Refunds are based on the remaining unused tuition for aircraft rental and for unused tuition for instruction.

The following schedule will determine refunds: From date of Enrollment Tuition Portion Refundable

90 days or less: 75%

90 – 180 days: 50%

180 – 270 days: 25%

270 – 360 days: 0%

Refunds are calculated by using current posted retail tuition rates, at time of singed Training Enrollment Agreement, for aircraft and instruction. Percentages of total tuition cost used will be determined using these rates. All refunds will be issued within 30 days of receipt of request.

Once training has been successfully completed, any funds remaining on account may be used for future training and or refunded. 

Any account with 365 days of inactivity forfeits all funds.

Catastrophic Interruption

In the event that training is delayed due to catastrophic damage or situations that arise outside of Atlanta Air Academy’s control, Atlanta Air Academy has ninety days in which to restore flight and ground activities.

School Termination Policy

Atlanta Air Academy reserves the right to terminate the Student’s training for any of the following reasons:

1. Non-payment of any course cost.

2. Non-compliance with the school rules and regulations as described in the Policies and Procedures, which the student has received, read and understands.

3. Any act which adversely affects the safety and integrity of the flight-training program.

4. In the Student’s best interest when, in the judgment of Atlanta Air Academy officials, insufficient progress is in evidence and no improvement is anticipated.

5. If the Student consistently exhibits an attitude or demeanor, which in the judgment of Atlanta Air Academy officials is disruptive to the learning process of other students.

6. If the Student fails to report back to the school at the agreed upon date.

Refunds, if applicable, will be determined according to the refund policy contained herein, if the Student's training is terminated for any reason.

Pilot-In-Command Responsibilities

• Be familiar with this information, and comply with its content.
• Conduct every aircraft operation in compliance with all current FAA and NTSB regulations.
• Purchase all material required by Atlanta Air Academy, including aircraft manual and navigation charts.
• Operate each aircraft according to its Operating Manual and Atlanta Air Academy Policy
• Operate only at FAA designated airports listed in the Airport Facilities Directory published by NOS, NOAA, Department of Commerce. (Except in an emergency)
• Operations into airports other than hard surface (grass, turf, or gravel) must have prior management approval unless an emergency has been declared.
• Report malfunctions and discrepancies to the Manager on Duty (678-540-3907).
• Complete a flight plan, if flying outside the practice area and leave a copy with the Atlanta Air Academy.
• Complete a dispatch form for all flights.
• No one is allowed to give instruction in an Atlanta Air Academy aircraft, except approved instructors.
• Report damage or other discrepancies prior to flight.
• All Students are responsible for out of the ordinary cleaning after his/her use. Atlanta Air Academy will provide any assistance possible, but the responsibility of cleaning the aircraft is that of the Student. Professional cleaning services will be billed to the Student if required.
• Atlanta Air Academy is not responsible for incidental expenses incurred due to aircraft mechanical problems while on cross-country flights, including hotels, meals, or transportation, in the event that it is not possible to return the aircraft. We will make every effort to retrieve the aircraft ASAP.
• For the safety and the comfort of others NO SMOKING is allowed in Atlanta Air Academy aircraft, on ramp, or inside company facilities.
• Each Student is responsible for a complete pre-flight inspection every time an aircraft is operated.
• Before any flight, the student must ensure the aircraft is in an airworthy condition.
• After each flight, the student is expected to leave the aircraft secure and ready for the next flight.

This includes:

1. Avionics & master switch off
2. Properly parking, chocking, and tying down of aircraft
3. Installation of gust locks, control locks and pitot cover
4. Returning contents of aircraft “can” to dispatcher (key, checklist, squawk pad, handbook, etc.)

• I have received and read the Atlanta Air Academy Policy and Procedures Manual. (Can be viewed at www.atlantaairacademy.com)

Currency

• The student will be current under FAA regulations (Flight review, night, instrument, aircraft make/model, etc.)
• Students who have not flown an Atlanta Air Academy aircraft in the preceding 60 days must schedule and receive an additional checkout to remain on the approved pilot list.
• Students must receive an Atlanta Air Academy annual flight review with one of our approved flight instructors in order to maintain currency in an Atlanta Air Academy aircraft. This requirement is in addition to the above 60-day requirement and will consist of a minimum of a 1-hour flight. Students wishing to satisfy the FAA bi-annual may do so at this time by adding a minimum of 1-hour ground.

Scheduling

• Customers may call the dispatcher on duty to reserve aircraft or use the online scheduling.
• No one may take an aircraft unless they have checked the schedule for the exact time and date of use.
• Customers should only reserve aircraft for the time of intended use. Aircraft must be back by the end of the scheduled block. Do not assume that the aircraft is not being used after the scheduled block even if no one has the plane reserved as someone may call in a reservation while you are flying. If for any reason the aircraft will be late, contact Atlanta Air Academy and inform the dispatcher of the delay. If after hours, please leave a message. It is the customer’s sole responsibility to cancel the reservation as soon as possible. Do not assume that due to inclement weather, the reservation will be canceled automatically.
• If a reservation (aircraft, instructor, or both) is cancelled within 12 hours of the scheduled time, the Student will be charged a cancellation fee of 1hr of Instruction. If the student is 30 minutes late, the above cancellation fee may be charged at Atlanta Air Academy’s discretion.

Accidents/ Incidents

• I agree that I will exercise care when using the equipment, and will assume responsibility for the safe and legal operation of the equipment during my rental period. I understand that I am responsible for any or all damages to an Atlanta Air Academy aircraft caused by my actions or inactions. I also understand that I will be responsible for the entire damage should my negligent or illegal operation void the insurance in effect. I agree to inform Atlanta Air Academy promptly of any changes to the above information. I understand that insurance beyond flight school coverage is available to me for purchase.
• Atlanta Air Academy requires all students to purchase renter's insurance with a minimum of $250,000/$25,000 (incident/passenger) & $20,000 physical damage limit prior to first flight and provide evidence of insurance.

Hobbs Meter vs. Tachometer Times

• Hobbs meter times will be used for billing. If the Hobbs meter is inoperative, use the Tach time multiplied by 1.2 for the entry on the time sheet and report issue to management immediately. There are spaces for both Tach and Hobbs time on aircraft time sheet. Hobbs Timed Indicated between 10th, are to be rounded up to the nearest 10th at time of check in.
• Rental Charge Minimums When scheduling an aircraft for extended periods, such as long cross-country flights, overnight stays, etc., the minimum fee is three hours rental per day. For multiple day bookings a fee of 3 hours per scheduled day will be assessed for cancellations occurring within 24 hours prior to scheduled time.

Required Deposit

• A mandatory deposit of $500 is required prior to the first flight lesson.
• This deposit must be maintained throughout the duration of flight training..
• Failure to maintain the deposit may result in suspension of flight training privileges until the balance is restored.

Club Rate Program

• The Club Program does not require the program to be paid in full but still allows for a moderate discount of 3% for rental and instruction rates. A $2,500 initial balance is required and the account must return to $2,500 any time the balance is below $500 dollars to maintain Club rates or rates will revert back to regular rates.

Regular Rate Program/Pay-as-you-go

• The Regular Rate program is for the student who chooses to pay for each lesson individually. The student will be required to pay after the completion of each lesson. If the lesson is completed after normal business hours then the credit card on file will be processed the next business day. No negative balances are allowed.

Payment

• I understand Atlanta Air Academy Regular, and Club rate options.
• I agree to place the required minimum amount on account with Atlanta Air prior to beginning any ground or flight activity in order to qualify for a Club rate discount. Please reference the policy and procedures manual regarding this procedure or speak with a Dispatcher. I understand that as a Student Pilot Soloing, my instructor will not be logging dual given in my logbook, but because my instructor will be required to be available during my solo time, I am still responsible for paying the standard hourly rate for the instructor’s time. The applicant hereby agrees to and accepts the following terms and conditions: Full payment shall be due upon completion of services rendered. If full payment is not received, the customer’s credit card as listed below will be charged for the account balance. In the event that the account remains unpaid and fees are incurred by Atlanta Air Academy to obtain payment for services rendered, the applicant shall be held accountable for all expenses incurred in the collection process. The applicant certifies that the above statements are true and have been made by the undersigned for the purpose of allowing Atlanta Air Academy to extend credit to the applicant.

Agreement

I have read and understand the rules, procedures, and billing terms on this document. I agree to comply in full with all of the terms of this document. Not withstanding any contentions to the contrary, this document contains all agreements made between the parties hereto. No representations, statements, promises or warranties of any kind are implied and are not binding upon the parties unless in writing and signed by all parties hereto. I have read and understood this Training Enrollment Agreement in its entirety.

Atlanta Air Academy reserves the right to modify, add or delete portions of this agreement at any time. In this event, you will be notified of such change and therefore will be bound by the updated terms.

If Student is less than 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must sign this application.