Part 61 Flight Schools

Flexible Flight TrainingWithout the Complexity

Built for independent flight instruction and Part 61 operations. Train students at their own pace with professional tools that adapt to your teaching style.

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Tired of These Part 61 Challenges?

We built Flight Suite HQ to solve the unique needs of Part 61 instruction

Managing different training timelines for each student?

Track individual progress with flexible milestones

Drowning in paperwork and manual record-keeping?

Digitize everything from logbooks to endorsements

Juggling schedules for multiple part-time students?

Smart scheduling that adapts to availability

Want flexibility without sacrificing professionalism?

Professional operations without Part 141 complexity

Features Built for Part 61 Operations

Everything you need for flexible, professional flight training

Flexible Scheduling

Adapt to each student's pace with dynamic scheduling that works around work schedules and weather delays.

Individual Progress Tracking

Monitor each student's unique training path without rigid stage checks or fixed timelines.

Custom Endorsements

Create and issue digital endorsements tailored to your training approach and student needs.

One-on-One Instruction

Optimize instructor schedules for personalized training sessions that fit student availability.

Pay-As-You-Go Billing

Bill students per flight with flexible payment options including prepaid packages and automatic invoicing.

Customizable Syllabi

Design training programs that match your teaching style without FAR 141 constraints.

FAA Knowledge Test Prep

Built-in test bank with 50+ ACS-aligned questions per category, configurable practice exams, and per-student score history.

Milestone Tracking & Sharing

First solo, checkride pass, type rating — every milestone is logged and can be shared with a beautiful one-click card.

Stripe Connect Instructor Payouts

Instructors get paid directly to their own Stripe account. Splits, fees, and 1099 reporting are handled automatically.

Pre-Flight Weather & Personal Mins

Route weather, METARs/TAFs, weather windows, and per-student personal minimums with instructor-overridable go/no-go scoring.

Live ADS-B Tracking

Watch students fly in real time, recall position history for debriefs, and detect stuck-flight states automatically.

Why we win on Part 61

The features other tools charge extra for

Test prep, ADS-B tracking, instructor payouts, and auto-grounding are all included — no add-ons, no surprises.

Test prep that lives where the training does

No second app. Configure your own practice exams, share them with students, and watch performance trend per ACS area code right alongside the lesson record.

Endorsement & logbook automation

Issue digital endorsements with your saved signature. Flights flow into the logbook automatically and import cleanly from ForeFlight when students arrive with history.

Get paid the same day you fly

Instructors connect their own Stripe account during onboarding. Lesson invoices clear directly to them, with the school keeping its cut and 1099 paperwork generated automatically.

Fleet that protects itself

When a 100-hour or annual goes overdue, the airplane comes off the schedule on its own. Students can't accidentally book non-airworthy aircraft.

Why Part 61 Instructors Choose Flight Suite HQ

Train Your Way

No rigid syllabi or mandatory stage checks. Adapt training to each student's learning style, schedule, and goals. Perfect for weekend warriors, career changers, and hobby pilots who need flexibility.

Professional Records

Maintain comprehensive training records that satisfy insurance requirements and demonstrate your instructional quality. Perfect for CFI renewal and student checkride preparation.

Benefits of Part 61 with Flight Suite HQ

Get all the advantages of flexible training with professional organization

Train students at their own pace
No required stage checks or rigid milestones
Lower administrative overhead than Part 141
Perfect for career changers and hobby pilots
Adapt training to student goals (PPL, instrument, commercial)
Maintain professional records for insurance and CFI renewal
Built-in test prep so students arrive ready
Direct Stripe payouts for independent CFIs
ADS-B replay for richer debriefs
Auto-grounded aircraft when inspections are overdue

Perfect Pricing for Part 61 Schools

Pay only for what you use - ideal for small operations

$10
per aircraft/month
+
$0.50
per member/month

Example: Small Part 61 Operation

2 aircraft × $10$20/month
1 instructor + 15 students × $0.50$8/month
Total Monthly Cost$28
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