AIRNOSS FLIGHT TRAINING
Student Flight & Ground Training Agreement
Version 1.3 · Effective Date: June 19, 2026
This Student Flight & Ground Training Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into between AirNoss Flight Training, LLC ("AirNoss," "we," "us," or "the School") and the student identified below ("Student," "I," or "me").
I, the undersigned, hereby agree to the following terms and conditions while receiving ground and/or flight instruction at AirNoss Flight Training:
1. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
As an AirNoss student pilot, I share in the responsibility for safe operations and good airmanship. When I operate an AirNoss aircraft, I will:
a. Follow all applicable local, state, and federal regulations and Airplane Flight Manual requirements.
b. Operate the aircraft only within the limits of my pilot certificate, ratings, and current authorizations.
c. Obtain a current weather report and forecast before each flight and make a sound go/no-go decision.
d. Complete all required checks using the appropriate checklist.
e. Perform a thorough preflight inspection and fly only when the aircraft is airworthy. I will report any unusual or new damage before flight, and if I notice damage during taxi or takeoff, I will return to the School. I understand I may be responsible for costs resulting from damage I knew about and did not report.
f. Keep oil at the recommended levels and maintain at least one hour total fuel reserve at all times.
g. Keep my receipts when I purchase fuel away from home base; AirNoss will reimburse me at the current per-gallon reimbursement rate.
h. Plan ahead for my passengers' comfort. If the aircraft needs cleaning beyond normal use because of me or my passengers, I will cover the cleaning fee.
i. Return the aircraft at the agreed-upon time, weather permitting. Late fees may apply except for unforeseen weather or mechanical delays.
j. Secure the aircraft after every flight by:
i. Locking and latching all doors. I understand I may be responsible for theft or damage if the aircraft is left unsecured.
ii. Securing all seatbelts.
iii. Installing covers, control locks, and tie-downs as applicable.
2. AIRCRAFT OPERATION POLICIES
I agree to operate the aircraft under the following conditions:
a. Weight and balance calculations must be completed prior to each flight.
b. Only the named pilot is authorized to act as Pilot in Command (PIC). The PIC shall fly from the left seat.
c. Landings are permitted only on hard-surface runways at airports listed in the Chart Supplement (formerly the Airport/Facility Directory), unless otherwise authorized in advance and in writing by AirNoss or by the assigned instructor. The aircraft must be properly secured when not in use.
d. Smoking, vaping, and chewing tobacco are prohibited in the aircraft. All beverages must have secure lids. Students are encouraged to carry drinking water on all flights.
e. The aircraft may not be used:
i. For any illegal purpose.
ii. To carry passengers or property for compensation or hire.
iii. While under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, illegal drugs, or any medication that impairs the ability to act as a crewmember, consistent with 14 CFR 91.17.
f. In the event of any delay, deviation, or abnormal circumstance, I must contact AirNoss Flight Training immediately. I will not authorize, arrange, or pay for any maintenance or repair work on the aircraft (for example, at another airport) without first getting approval from AirNoss.
g. Student Solo: Students must have all required logbook, medical, and pilot file endorsements, must meet the renter's insurance requirement in Section 8, and must be properly dispatched prior to solo flight.
h. A flight plan or flight following is required for all student solo cross-country flights. All solo cross-country flights must be dispatched by an instructor. Student pilots must be on the ground one hour before sunset and may not perform stalls or slow flight during solo operations.
i. Instructor Authority: The assigned instructor has final authority over all training decisions, including flight continuation, termination, maneuver selection, and safety determinations. Instructor decisions made in the interest of safety are final.
j. Passengers: Student pilots may not carry passengers. The only exception is that one approved observer may ride in the rear seat during a dual training flight with an instructor aboard. No passengers are permitted during student solo flight.
3. COMMITMENT TO TRAIN IN AIRNOSS AIRCRAFT
By signing this Agreement, I am committing to complete my desired certificate or rating in aircraft owned or operated by AirNoss Flight Training. I understand and agree that:
a. If I purchase, lease, or otherwise acquire my own aircraft during the course of training, AirNoss will not provide flight instruction in that aircraft, and my training will continue exclusively in the AirNoss fleet through the completion of my current certificate or rating. Completing my training in the AirNoss fleet supports my progress and checkride readiness and protects AirNoss's training program and investment in its instructors and fleet.
b. After I complete my current certificate or rating in the AirNoss fleet, I may pursue my next certificate or rating in my own aircraft, subject to AirNoss's then-current policies, insurance approval, and aircraft acceptance.
c. If AirNoss agrees to provide instruction in my own aircraft for a future certificate or rating, I understand that AirNoss instructors prioritize lessons in AirNoss aircraft first, and that scheduling of lessons in an owner-provided aircraft is subordinate to, and may be limited by, AirNoss aircraft and instructor availability.
4. TIME AND BILLING
I agree to verify that Total (Hobbs) meter readings are accurate at the beginning of each flight. I understand that all aircraft rental time and all flight instruction conducted in the aircraft are billed solely based on the Total (Hobbs) meter, and that I will be billed for all time accumulated while the engine is running. Any discrepancies must be reported immediately to AirNoss staff prior to departure from the airport. Ground instruction, briefings, and debriefings are billable at the applicable ground instruction rate.
5. LOGBOOK RESPONSIBILITY
I understand that I am solely responsible for logging my own flight time and maintaining accurate records.
6. ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES
a. Aircraft rental cancellations require a minimum of 24 hours' notice. Late cancellations will incur a one-hour instructor fee.
b. A $35 returned check fee will be charged for any returned or uncollected payments.
c. Due to the nature of flight training, AirNoss may cancel or reschedule lessons due to weather, mechanical issues, or operational needs without notice. AirNoss is not liable for any costs, travel, lodging, or other expenses arising from such cancellations or rescheduling.
d. Students must provide and wear their own headset during flight instruction.
e. A one-hour minimum instruction applies per flight reservation.
f. All credit card transactions incur a 3 percent processing fee.
g. ACH (bank) transfers incur a 1 percent processing fee.
h. Any aircraft or instruction time exceeding half-day or full-day rates will be billed at the original hourly rate.
i. No-Show Policy: Failure to arrive within 15 minutes of a scheduled lesson without prior notice will be considered a no-show. No-show charges are non-refundable and are applied on a graduated basis:
i. First no-show: one (1) hour of instructor time.
ii. Second no-show: one (1) hour of instructor time plus one (1) hour of aircraft time.
iii. Third and any subsequent no-show: the full scheduled (slotted) aircraft and instructor time.
j. Simulator Training: Simulator instruction and simulator reservation time are billable training services and subject to the same cancellation, no-show, and minimum billing policies as aircraft training.
k. Rate and Policy Changes: AirNoss Flight Training reserves the right to modify rates, fees, and policies at any time without prior notice. Continued participation in training after a change constitutes acceptance of the revised rates and policies.
l. No Guarantee of Outcome or Timeline: AirNoss does not guarantee that any certificate, rating, endorsement, or checkride result will be achieved within any particular number of hours, by any particular date, or at any particular total cost. Training requirements vary by individual and are determined by the instructor and applicable FAA standards.
m. Examination, Testing, and Materials Fees: I am responsible for all designated pilot examiner (DPE) fees, FAA knowledge (written) test fees, and any retest or re-examination fees, as well as the cost of my own books, charts, supplies, and headset. These costs are in addition to AirNoss aircraft and instruction charges.
7. ACCOUNT BALANCES, PAYMENT, AND COLLECTIONS
a. Account Deposits. Account deposits are refundable only within 30 days of the original deposit date. After 30 days, all account deposits are non-refundable.
b. Bonus and Promotional Credit. Any bonus, promotional, or incentive credit applied to an account deposit is non-refundable at any time and has no cash value.
c. Refund Mechanics. If a refund is requested within the 30-day period, any bonus or promotional credit will be deducted from the account balance. Refunds apply only to the original cash deposited, less any used funds.
d. Negative Balance After Credit Deduction. If the deduction of bonus or promotional credit results in a negative account balance, the client is responsible for any remaining balance owed.
e. Positive Balance Required (Prepaid Basis). AirNoss operates on a prepaid basis. A positive account balance must be maintained at all times in order to schedule, begin, or continue any flight, simulator, or ground training. AirNoss may require sufficient funds to be on deposit before any lesson is scheduled or dispatched.
f. Primary and Backup Payment Methods Required at All Times. I must keep at least two valid forms of payment on file at all times: one primary and one backup (secondary) payment method (for example, two different credit or debit cards, or a card plus an ACH/bank authorization). I am solely responsible for keeping every payment method current, valid, and sufficiently funded, and for promptly updating any method that expires, is canceled, or is declined. Failure to maintain a valid primary and backup payment method on file is a breach of this Agreement and may result in immediate suspension of scheduling and training until resolved.
g. Ongoing Payment Authorization (Card/Account on File). I authorize AirNoss to securely store my payment methods and to charge my primary method — and, if it is declined, expired, or unavailable, my backup method — for any and all amounts I owe under this Agreement, including aircraft and instruction time, deposits, processing fees, cleaning charges, late and no-show charges, insurance deductibles, damages, interest, and collection costs. This authorization is continuing and remains in effect until all amounts owed are paid in full.
h. Negative Balance — Immediate Suspension of All Flying. If my account balance becomes negative for any reason, AirNoss may immediately suspend and cancel all flight, simulator, and ground training, and I will not be permitted to fly or train, until the account balance is brought back to at least zero dollars ($0.00) in good funds. Suspension under this section does not relieve me of any charges already incurred, does not extend any deadline, and does not guarantee aircraft or instructor availability upon reinstatement.
i. Past-Due Amounts and Interest. Any amount not paid when due shall accrue interest at the rate of 1.5% per month (18% per year), or the maximum rate permitted by applicable law if lower, until paid in full.
j. Acceleration on Default. Upon any default in payment, all outstanding amounts I owe to AirNoss become immediately due and payable in full.
k. Costs of Collection and Attorney Fees. If AirNoss refers my account for collection or takes any action to collect amounts owed or to enforce this Agreement, I agree to pay all costs of collection, including reasonable attorney fees, court costs, collection agency fees, and pre- and post-judgment interest, whether or not a lawsuit is filed.
l. Billing Review; Disputes; No Improper Chargebacks. I will review all invoices and charges and will notify AirNoss in writing of any good-faith dispute within fifteen (15) days of the charge; otherwise the charge is deemed correct and accepted. I agree not to initiate any chargeback, payment dispute, or stop-payment on a charge validly authorized under this Agreement, and I acknowledge that doing so is a breach of this Agreement. I am responsible for any chargeback, returned-payment, or reversal fees AirNoss incurs.
m. Application of Payments; Setoff. AirNoss may apply any payment, deposit, or credit to any amounts I owe in any order it determines, and may apply or set off any account deposit or credit against any outstanding balance.
n. Personal Guarantee of Payment. If my account is funded or paid by, or training is provided on behalf of, any business, employer, sponsor, or other third party, the individual signing this Agreement personally and unconditionally guarantees full and timely payment of all amounts owed and remains personally liable regardless of any third-party payment arrangement.
o. Contact Information and Billing Communications. I will keep my mailing address, email, and phone number current with AirNoss. I authorize AirNoss and its agents to contact me regarding my account, balances, and the collection of amounts owed by phone, email, text message, and mail at the contact information I provide.
8. INSURANCE
In the event that any insurance policy other than those held by AirNoss Flight Training provides coverage following an aircraft loss, such coverage shall be primary. AirNoss insurance shall be secondary. Any insurance proceeds shall be payable to AirNoss to the extent necessary to repair or replace damaged property. I understand that AirNoss's insurance is for the benefit of AirNoss and does not insure me, and I am not a named or additional insured under AirNoss's policies unless expressly added in writing.
Renter's Insurance Required for Solo Flight and Checkrides. Before I am authorized to act as pilot in command of any AirNoss aircraft during solo flight, and before any practical test (checkride) conducted in an AirNoss aircraft, I must obtain and maintain current non-owned aircraft (renter's) insurance in the coverage types and amounts then acceptable to AirNoss, and provide proof of that coverage to AirNoss. I must keep this coverage in force for as long as I operate AirNoss aircraft solo. AirNoss may suspend my solo privileges or postpone a scheduled checkride if current proof of acceptable coverage is not on file.
9. PERSONAL LIABILITY
I understand and agree that I am personally liable for:
a. Deductible hull coverage for any accident, incident, or loss involving pilot error or violation of FARs or this Agreement.
b. The full cost of damages or loss resulting from breach of this Agreement or actions that invalidate or reduce AirNoss insurance coverage.
c. All money damages, costs, and reasonable attorney fees incurred by AirNoss in enforcing this Agreement or collecting amounts owed.
10. MEDIA AND MARKETING CONSENT
I grant AirNoss Flight Training permission to use photographs, video, or audio recordings taken during training activities for marketing, promotional, and educational purposes, including website and social media content. This consent may be revoked prospectively at any time by submitting a written request to AirNoss Flight Training; revocation does not require removal of materials already published or distributed.
11. TERMINATION OF TRAINING SERVICES
AirNoss Flight Training reserves the right to suspend or terminate training services at its discretion for safety, regulatory compliance, conduct concerns, nonpayment, or violation of this Agreement. Termination of training does not relieve the Student of responsibility for any outstanding balances or charges incurred.
12. ELIGIBILITY, NOTIFICATIONS, AND RECORDS
a. Duty to Notify. I will promptly notify AirNoss of any change that affects my eligibility or training, including any expired, lapsed, suspended, or revoked medical certificate or pilot certificate; any FAA enforcement action or investigation involving me; any accident or incident involving me; and any change to my name, address, email, or phone number.
b. Records Release. I authorize AirNoss to release my training records, endorsements, and progress information to the Federal Aviation Administration, designated pilot examiners, and AirNoss's insurer as reasonably necessary for my training, testing, certification, and any claim.
13. MINORS (STUDENTS UNDER 18)
If the Student is under 18 years of age, the following applies:
a. A parent or legal guardian must read, approve, and sign this Agreement before the Student begins any training. The Student may not train until a parent or legal guardian has signed.
b. The parent or legal guardian signs both on the Student's behalf and individually, accepts responsibility for the Student's obligations under this Agreement, and personally and unconditionally guarantees payment of all amounts owed.
c. The parent or legal guardian must also review and sign AirNoss's separate liability waiver and release.
d. The parent or legal guardian agrees to keep a valid primary and backup payment method on file as required by Section 7 and to maintain a positive account balance on the Student's behalf.
e. This Agreement is intended to bind the Student, the parent or legal guardian, and their respective heirs and successors to the fullest extent permitted by Oklahoma law.
14. GENERAL PROVISIONS
a. Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Oklahoma, without regard to its conflict-of-laws rules. Any dispute arising under this Agreement shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Logan County, Oklahoma, and I consent to the jurisdiction and venue of those courts.
b. Dispute Resolution. The parties will first attempt to resolve any dispute in good faith. Any unresolved dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration or in the courts identified above, at AirNoss's election, and each party waives any right to a jury trial and to participate in any class or representative action.
c. Entire Agreement. This Agreement is the entire agreement between the parties regarding its subject matter and supersedes all prior discussions or understandings. It may be amended only in a writing signed by AirNoss, except for rate and policy changes governed by Section 6.
d. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect, and the invalid provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law.
e. No Waiver. AirNoss's failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver of its right to enforce that or any other provision later.
f. Assignment. I may not assign this Agreement or my account. AirNoss may assign this Agreement in connection with a sale or transfer of its business.
g. Force Majeure. AirNoss is not liable for any failure or delay caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including weather, mechanical failure, supply shortages, acts of government, or other force majeure events.
h. Electronic Signature. I agree that an electronic signature, or a copy or scan of my signature, has the same force and effect as an original, and that this Agreement may be executed in counterparts.
15. ACKNOWLEDGMENT
I have read, understand, and voluntarily agree to the AirNoss Flight Training Student Agreement. I understand that assumption of risk and release of liability for injury, loss, or death are addressed in AirNoss's separate liability waiver and release, which I have also reviewed and signed. If the Student is under 18 years of age, the parent or legal guardian agrees to be bound by this Agreement on the Student's behalf and in their individual capacity, and personally guarantees payment of all amounts owed under this Agreement.