The Fall 2024 Flight Science cohort is full. 

Why study Flight Science at RC

Flight Science is designed to provide students the knowledge, skills, and flight experience required to become certified commercial airplane pilots and flight instructors. Students will complete academic, simulator, and flight courses taught within the guidelines of the Federal Aviation Administration. Emphasis is placed on aeronautical decision making, flight safety, and effective teaching techniques.

As courses within the degree are successfully completed, the student will earn the Private Pilot Certificate, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot Certificate, and Flight Instructor Certificate. Degree graduates will be ready to enter the aviation industry as commercial airplane pilots and flight instructors.

Ground school courses (academic classes) are taught at the Reedley College campus, in Reedley. The flight lab courses are conducted at Fresno Yosemite International Airport, 4955 E. Anderson Road, Suite 117, Fresno, CA 93727.

Program maps represent one possible pathway through the program and are for reference only. Detailed information is available in the course catalog.

Students should make a counseling appointment to create a customized education plan to fit their needs.

1. Instructions to Enter Flight Science
2. Application to Enter Flight Science
3. Student Handbook
4. FAA Medical
5. Financial Aid for Flight Science
6. VA Benefits
7. Course Progression and Costs
8. Eligibility to Flight Train in the U.S.
9. College Catalog Excerpt
10. Paying for Flight Lab Costs
11. Payment & Refund Policy
12. Reality Check
13. Prepare to Fly After Degree Acceptance
14. Equipment and Books
15. Acceptable II For Security Badge
16. Degree Brochure