Built to serve.Ready to FLY!
Patriots to Pilots is driven by a clear purpose: helping veterans take the first step toward a professional aviation career by removing one of the biggest barriers to entry—the cost of earning a Private Pilot Certificate.
Through scholarships, community partnerships, and donor support, we strive to provide qualified Veterans with the opportunity to begin flight training, earn their wings, and build a pathway toward advanced ratings and a career in aviation.
MISSION READY. PREFLIGHT COMPLETE. THE NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE.
AARON BELAIR
MEMORIAL scholarship
Honoring a legacy of service and community by investing in the future of veterans in aviation.
LEARN MOREHOW IT WORKS
APPLY
Veterans submit an application and complete the interview and eligibility review.
TRAIN
Selected veterans receive support for approved Private Pilot training costs.
LAUNCH
Graduates continue toward advanced ratings and a professional pilot career.
VETERAN AVIATION RESOURCES
Key federal resources to help veterans navigate flight training, education benefits, and certification pathways.
Federal Aviation Administration
Official FAA resources covering pilot certification, medical requirements, training standards, and regulatory guidance.
Become a Pilot
Overview of pilot certificate types, training requirements, and how to get started.
Pilot Certification
Private, Instrument, Commercial, ATP — requirements, knowledge tests, and practical exams.
Medical Certification
FAA medical classes, AME locator, BasicMed, and special issuance information.
Flight Schools & Training
Find FAA-approved Part 141 flight schools and Part 61 training providers.
Airmen Inquiry
Look up pilot certificate status and airmen records in the FAA registry.
Knowledge Test Information
Written test prep, approved testing centres, and study materials.
Department of Veterans Affairs
VA education benefits and programs that can support veterans pursuing aviation careers after initial Private Pilot training.
GI Bill Flight Training
How Post-9/11 and Montgomery GI Bill benefits apply to approved flight training programs.
Education Benefits Overview
Compare GI Bill chapters, eligibility requirements, and benefit levels.
Approved Flight Programs
Search VA-approved flight training schools and programs by state.
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR&E)
Chapter 31 benefits for veterans with service-connected disabilities pursuing aviation.
Apply for Education Benefits
Start your VA education benefit application online.
Veterans Service Organisations
Connect with VSOs who can help you navigate VA benefits and claims.
THE FUNDING GAP
For many veterans, the initial Private Pilot Certificate remains a significant out-of-pocket hurdle before later approved aviation education benefits can be used.
WE HELP BRIDGE THAT GAP.
SO VETERANS CAN TAKE FLIGHT.
Out-of-pocket cost barrier
GI Bill & approved benefits apply
RESOURCES
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Events, partnerships, mentorship, and volunteer opportunities that support veterans and aviation.
GET INVOLVEDPARTNERS & SPONSORS
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BECOME A PARTNERMISSION FUNDING
2027 FLIGHT TRAINING MISSION
RAISED OF $25,000 GOAL
0% MISSION FUNDED
FUND A FUTURE PILOT ♥$25,000 = One Veteran's Private Pilot Training Mission
501(c)(3) STATUS
FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED 501(c)(3)
Patriots to Pilots is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a tax-exempt organization under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3).
Contributions are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.
AARON BELAIR MEMORIAL GRANT
A LEGACY OF SERVICE
CONTINUES IN THE SKY.
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