Who: Students ages 16-18
When: July 5th- July 23rd, 2027
Where: Daytona Beach, FL
Tuition: TBD (Includes supervised housing, daily instruction, aircraft and simulator time, classroom materials, on-campus meals, and up to 4 guests for the graduation dinner).
Graduation Dinner Date: July 22nd, 2027
Required Documents:
· Proof of U.S. Citizenship
o Valid U.S. Password
Or
o Original birth certificate along with agovernment issued photo I.D.
· Original FAA Medical Certificate
· Student Pilot Certificate
SunFlight solo allows aspiring pilots, regardless of experience level, to fly solo under FAA 14 CFR Part 61. Participating students will be able to train under Embry-Riddle flight instructors, on topics including navigation, air traffic control, meteorology, aviation safety, and much more. Students must be 16 years old by July 10th and have an FAA Medical Certificate and Student Pilot Certificate.
*Please note that flight hours are not guaranteed, as weather, maintenance, and backlogs may occur. K-12 and flight line will do our best to modify remaining flights to accommodate any previously scheduled flight block. Completion of certificated ratings is based solely on student aptitude and capability and is not guaranteed. The tuition includes a deposit for the flight fees. Total flight costs vary and are dependent upon the students' abilities; families are financially responsible for any flight expenses that exceed the deposit. These additional costs are not included in the advertised program price and may be paid as incurred.
Through hands-on activities, and expert-led sessions, students will explore essential fields such as:
Registration opens November 30th, 2026.
Cancellations must be received in writing to summer@erau.edu. Cancellation fees vary based on the cancellation dates listed below.
Cancellation Deadline | Cancellation Fee |
Prior to February 1, 2027 | Full refund minus $50 processing fee |
February 2, 2027 - March 31, 2027 | Full refund minus $100 processing fee |
April 1, 2027 - August 1, 2027 | No Refund |
If you are not a U.S. citizen, you are required to obtain the appropriate student visa, such as an F-1 visa, to participate in this program. A visitor visa is not sufficient. Once your registration has been processed and your file has been reviewed, our office will contact you with instructions regarding any additional required documents and how to request your Form I-20.