Make Your Pilot Dream Affordable
Cost should never be what keeps you on the ground. Through our partner Flight Training Finance, your training becomes low, level monthly payments — apply online in minutes and start flying now.
Our Financing Partner
Flight Training Finance
BVFS has partnered with Flight Training Finance, LLC — a pilot-owned company that has helped over 6,000 pilots at 1,000+ flight schools nationwide pay for their training in simple, affordable monthly payments.
Their program is built for part-time students flying one to five lessons a week — exactly how training works at BVFS. Applications, approvals, and every financing question are handled directly by their team, so you always talk to the experts.
- Fast online application — approvals usually within one business day
- Just $250 down to get started
- Co-borrowers (a spouse or parent) welcome
- Electronic contracts by DocuSign — close and start the same day
- Earn up to a 3% cash refund of interest for on-time payments
Get Started
Apply With Flight Training Finance
Every application and financing question is handled by Flight Training Finance. Apply online in minutes, or reach their team directly — they’ll walk you through everything.
What It Costs
Sample Monthly Payments
Real examples straight from Flight Training Finance’s standard plans. Your exact numbers depend on credit approval.
| Program cost | 2 lessons / week | 3 lessons / week |
|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | $217–$248 | $257–$286 |
| $12,000 | $261–$298 | $309–$345 |
| $14,000 | $306–$349 | $362–$404 |
| $16,000 | $350–$400 | $415–$463 |
| $18,000 | $395–$451 | $467–$521 |
Based on Flight Training Finance’s standard 12%–18% APR with a $250 down payment. Terms run about 48–60 monthly payments at two to three lessons per week — flying more often shortens the term. For an exact quote, use their online calculator or call 800-667-0201.
Simple & Fast
How Financing Works
From application to your first lesson in as little as a day.
Pick your training path
Talk with our team about the certificate or rating you want and roughly what your program will cost. We’ll point you to Flight Training Finance to handle the money side.
Apply with Flight Training Finance
Complete their quick online application. Approvals usually come within one business day, and a co-borrower such as a spouse or parent can help you qualify.
$250 down, sign electronically
Put down just $250 and sign your agreement through DocuSign. Many students close and start training the same day.
Fly now, pay monthly
Begin flying right away. Level monthly payments start about 30 days after your program begins — and on-time payments build toward a cash refund of up to 3% of interest.
Why Students Love It
Financing Built for Flight Training
Low, level payments
- Predictable monthly amounts — no surprises
- Terms from 18 to 72 payments based on how often you fly
- Finance one certificate or rating at a time
Only $250 to start
- A small down payment gets you flying
- Payments begin about 30 days after you start
- Larger down payments welcome to lower your monthly cost
Up to 3% back
- Make every payment on time and earn a cash interest refund
- Keeps your credit cards free for everyday use
- A pilot-owned lender that understands training
FAQ
Financing Questions
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Make It Affordable
Apply for Financing Today
Flight Training Finance makes it simple — apply online in minutes, or call their team at 800-667-0201.
BVFS partners with Flight Training Finance, LLC for student financing. All financing is provided and serviced by Flight Training Finance and is subject to credit approval; interest rates (a standard 12%–18% APR range), terms, and program eligibility are determined by Flight Training Finance based on the applicant’s credit, income, and obligations. Calculator results are estimates for illustration only and are not an offer of credit. The $250 down payment is paid to and retained by BVFS. Please direct all financing questions to Flight Training Finance at 800-667-0201.
