29. Captain Gema 2/3: Visas & International Flight Students in the United States
Landings With A Flair: Pilot Flight TrainingShow Notes
Our guest speaker, Captain Gema Goeyardi, talks about visas and requirements for international students wishing to receive flight training in the United States.
Resources Mentioned in Episode: YouTube Video by Capt. Gema: "CAN WE USE B1/B2 USA VISA FOR FLIGHT TRAINING" General Information about US Visas ESTA Visa Waiver Program B-1 & B-2 Visa Programs Overview M-1 & F-1 Student Visa Programs Overview Form I-20, “Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status.” Student & Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) TSA Flight Training Security Program (FTSP) Online Portal
Online Ground Schools For Student Pilots (Not endorsed by us, just a place to help you get started.)- Rod Machado’s eLearning Ground School King Schools Gleim Online Ground School Sporty’s Pilot Training Online ASA Online Ground School MzeroA Online Ground School Free Aviation Handbooks & Manuals- Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge FAA Aviation Handbooks Master List Speakers – Captain Theresa Gema Goeyardi Henrique Carneiro
Show Resources – Clubhouse: New User Guide Clubhouse: Pilot Flight Training House (Formerly a Club) Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/landingswithaflair/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer"...
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