John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences

Flight Training Info for New Students

Checklist

We've created a comprehensive checklist to help you stay on track. It breaks down what you need to do before you arrive on campus, as well as what you need to bring with you when you go to the airport for the first time. View it below or download for later.

Preflight Checklist

Complete the following steps on your own before the semester begins. Information on each step can be found on the New Students section of this website.

Obtain an FAA Medical Certificate
Create an IACRA Account, and submit an application for a Student Pilot Certificate
Create an account in AIMS and enter your contact information
Deposit money for flight training into your Aviation Flight Account
Start TSA AFSP application and schedule English evaluation (non-US citizens only)
Print out and complete the UND Ramp Badge application

Start Checklist

Bring the following items when you come to the airport to complete your TSA approval to train and meet with your flight instructor:

FAA Medical Certificate
Passport or Birth Certificate (original with raised seal)
Valid Driver's License or Government-Issued Photo ID
IACRA FTN, username, and password
Completed Ramp Badge Application
Logbook (can be purchased from Publications if you do not have one)

Airport Bookstore

The Airport Bookstore is located in the main dispatch building, and carries a variety of aviation supplies, including the required charts and documents needed for flight training. All purchases at the Airport Bookstore will be billed to your aviation flight account.