Once you’ve been admitted to the Aeronautical Science major at Embry‑Riddle, it’s time to take action! In addition to  to prepare for arrival, flight students must complete the tasks listed below. Flight blocks cannot be assigned to students who are not in compliance, and your flight block must be assigned before you can register for academic courses.

You will be required to complete the Flight Student Information Questionnaire that will provide us with details we need before we can assign your flight block, so complete and submit it to us when requested to avoid delay.

Prior to Arriving on Campus

Flight Student Information Questionnaire

  • Log into ERNIE
  • Select "Campus Solutions"
  • Select the "To-Do List"
  • Complete the Flight Student Information Questionnaire

FAA Class 1 or 2 Medical Certification

  • Review the guide for
  • Gather three years of medical history
  • Create a
  • Locate an
  • Schedule an FAA Class 1 or 2 appointment with a local AME
  • Ensure that your full legal name is on your medical certificate
  • If your medical certification is deferred, refer to the New Flight Student Guidebook

Proof of Citizenship — U.S. Citizen

  • Review the on citizen documentation requirement
  • Ensure that your full legal name is on your government ID
  • Ensure that your name matches on all citizenship documentation

Obtaining TSA Clearance — International Students Only

  • Review the
  • Gather a valid government ID
  • Open the
  • Select "Register Options/Candidate Portal"
  • Complete all steps indicated in the candidate portal
  • Check your Embry-Riddle email for TSA instructions

FAA Pilot Certificates and Ratings

If you hold any FAA certificate, upload it using the .

Upload Current Self Portrait for EagleCard

  • Locate a passport-quality self-portrait (electronic)
  • Agree to the
  • Upload your self-portrait

Flight Training Cost

Purchase Flight Training Equipment

  • Aviation headset — mid-priced (i.e., David Clark brand, etc.)
  • Apple iPad (any series, 256 GB min.)
  • Kneeboard (optional)
  • Pilot logbook
  • Flight bag
  • Flashlight with red lens
  • Instrument foggles
  • E6B Flight Computer
  • Plotter

Prepare to Arrive on Campus

After You Arrive on Campus

Visit Flight Data Certificate (FD&C) Office

  • Plan to visit the FD&C Office (refer to orientation schedule)
  • Gather FAA and identification documents
  • Visit the FD&C Office
  • Show original to FD&C Agent:
    • Government-issued ID
    • Birth certificate or passport
    • FAA medical certificate
    • FAA pilot certificate(s) (if applicable)

Items That Must Be Purchased After You Arrive on Campus

  • Download ForeFlight Mobile Pro App
  • Register using your Embry-Riddle email for a discount
  • Purchase Cessna 172 Checklist at the Embry-Riddle Bookstore
  • Purchase Jacksonville Sectional Chart (current edition, PVT Pilot only)

Contact Us

Daytona Beach Campus
College of Aviation
1 Aerospace Boulevard
Daytona Beach, FL 32114