Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: August 31, 2026

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These Terms & Conditions govern use of the Bias Aviation Flight School website and participation in services offered by Bias Aviation Flight School (“Bias Aviation”).

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By using this website, submitting an inquiry, scheduling a flight, enrolling in training, renting an aircraft, or otherwise using Bias Aviation services, you acknowledge these Terms & Conditions.

Separate flight-training agreements, aircraft rental agreements, operating procedures, insurance requirements, waivers, and other signed documents may contain additional requirements. Where applicable, those agreements will supplement these Terms.

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Flight Training

Bias Aviation provides flight training and aviation services in accordance with applicable Federal Aviation Administration regulations, Transportation Security Administration requirements, aircraft limitations, school policies, and instructor judgment.

Training may include services such as:

• Private Pilot training

• Instrument Rating training

• Commercial Pilot training

• Multi-Engine training

• Certified Flight Instructor training

• CFII training

• Multi-Engine Instructor training

• Flight Reviews and proficiency training

• Discovery Flights

• Ground instruction

• Aviation education and outreach

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Availability of individual programs, instructors, and aircraft may change.

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FAA Medical Certification

Bias Aviation strongly encourages students to obtain the FAA medical certificate appropriate for their intended aviation goals as early as possible, preferably before making a significant financial commitment to flight training.

The FAA itself recommends obtaining a medical certificate before beginning flight training so that potential certification issues can be identified before substantial money is spent on lessons. 

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Choosing the Appropriate Medical

Students should consider their long-term flying goals when deciding which class of FAA medical certificate to pursue.

Private Pilot / Recreational Flying

A Third-Class FAA Medical Certificate is generally the applicable medical certificate for Private Pilot privileges.

Commercial Flying

A Second-Class FAA Medical Certificate is generally required when exercising Commercial Pilot privileges.

Airline or ATP Career Goals

Students intending to pursue an airline career or Airline Transport Pilot privileges are strongly encouraged by Bias Aviation to attempt to obtain a First-Class FAA Medical Certificate early in their training.

You do not need to already hold an Airline Transport Pilot certificate to apply for a First-Class FAA Medical Certificate. The FAA permits an applicant to obtain a higher class of medical than is presently required for the flying privileges the applicant currently exercises. 

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Obtaining the medical appropriate for your career goals early may help identify a potential medical-certification issue before substantial time and money are invested in professional pilot training.

Medical Required Before Solo Flight

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Bias Aviation requires students participating in its applicable airplane flight-training programs to obtain the required FAA medical certification before conducting a solo flight.

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FAA regulations require a student pilot who is required to hold a medical certificate to have at least a Third-Class Medical Certificate before solo flight in an airplane. A higher-class medical certificate may also satisfy that requirement. 

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Students must also possess the appropriate Student Pilot Certificate and required instructor endorsements before solo flight. A Student Pilot Certificate is not required simply to begin taking flight lessons, but it is required before solo flight. 

Bias Aviation Does Not Issue or Control FAA Medical Certificates

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Bias Aviation does not issue FAA Medical Certificates and has no authority or influence over whether a medical certificate is issued, deferred, denied, suspended, revoked, or granted through Special Issuance.

FAA medical certification decisions are made by FAA-authorized Aviation Medical Examiners and/or the Federal Aviation Administration.

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Bias Aviation instructors or employees may provide general information concerning FAA medical requirements, but they cannot:

• Determine medical eligibility

• Guarantee issuance of a medical certificate

• Override an AME or FAA decision

• Provide an FAA medical waiver

• Guarantee Special Issuance approval

• Guarantee qualification for a particular aviation career

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Students with previous medical conditions, medications, diagnoses, surgeries, mental-health history, or other potential aeromedical concerns are encouraged to research the applicable FAA requirements and discuss their circumstances with an appropriate FAA Aviation Medical Examiner. 

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TSA Flight Training Security Requirements

Bias Aviation Flight School complies with the Transportation Security Administration’s Flight Training Security Program (FTSP) under 49 CFR Part 1552.

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Federal regulations prohibit a flight-training provider from providing covered flight training until the provider has established that the individual is:

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1. A U.S. citizen;

2. A U.S. national;

3. An applicable Department of Defense endorsee; or

4. A candidate possessing a valid TSA Determination of Eligibility following the required security threat assessment. 

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U.S. Citizens and U.S. Nationals

Before applicable flight training begins, Bias Aviation may require documentation establishing U.S. citizenship or U.S. nationality.

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Federal regulations require flight-training providers to examine acceptable government-issued documentation establishing citizenship or nationality and maintain the applicable verification records. 

Failure or refusal to provide acceptable documentation may prevent Bias Aviation from providing flight training.

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Non-U.S. Citizens

Bias Aviation cannot provide covered flight training to a non-U.S. citizen or non-U.S. national until all applicable TSA Flight Training Security Program requirements have been satisfied and Bias Aviation has verified the individual’s current eligibility through the FTSP.

Under current federal regulations, a candidate must undergo a TSA-accepted Security Threat Assessment and receive a valid Determination of Eligibility before covered flight training may begin. 

A non-U.S. citizen seeking training may be required to:

• Create an FTSP account

• Provide identity documentation

• Provide immigration or authorization information

• Submit required biographic and biometric information

• Pay applicable TSA fees

• Complete the TSA Security Threat Assessment

• Maintain lawful eligibility to participate in training within the United States

• Complete any additional requirements imposed by TSA

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Bias Aviation must independently verify the candidate’s eligibility through the FTSP before beginning covered training. 

Bias Aviation cannot waive, bypass, override, or disregard TSA approval requirements.

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Payment for training, possession of an FAA certificate, possession of a visa, previous flight experience, or enrollment with Bias Aviation does not independently authorize a candidate to begin training when TSA authorization is required.

If TSA determines that an individual is ineligible or presents a security threat, Bias Aviation is required to discontinue applicable ongoing or planned flight training. 

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Discovery Flights and TSA Requirements

Federal regulations distinguish certain genuine demonstration, orientation, familiarization, and discovery flights used to demonstrate a flight-training program from covered “flight training” for purposes of the FTSP.

Accordingly, TSA requirements applicable to formal flight training may differ from those applicable to a qualifying Discovery Flight. Whether a particular activity qualifies depends upon its actual purpose and circumstances. 

A Discovery Flight may not be used to circumvent TSA eligibility requirements for actual flight training.

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TSA Documentation and Cooperation

Students agree to provide accurate and truthful citizenship, identification, immigration, and other information required for compliance with federal law.

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Bias Aviation may refuse, suspend, or discontinue training when required TSA documentation cannot be verified or when applicable TSA authorization has not been received.

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Federal regulations prohibit fraud, material misrepresentation, or omission of required information under the Flight Training Security Program. 

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Student Pilot Requirements

Before solo flight, a student must satisfy all applicable FAA requirements, including:

• Appropriate Student Pilot Certificate

• Required medical certification when applicable

• Applicable aeronautical knowledge requirements

• Required instructor endorsements

• Required flight proficiency

• Appropriate aircraft-specific solo endorsements

• Any additional regulatory or Bias Aviation requirements

Authorization to solo is determined by the student’s authorized flight instructor.

No student has an automatic right to solo an aircraft based solely upon accumulated flight hours.

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Instructor Authority

Bias Aviation instructors have the authority to delay, discontinue, or modify a flight lesson when they determine that doing so is appropriate for safety, training quality, regulatory compliance, weather, aircraft condition, or student readiness.

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An instructor may decline to authorize:

• Solo flight

• Cross-country solo

• Practical testing

• FAA endorsements

• Aircraft rental

• Advancement to another stage of training

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until the instructor determines that the applicable standards have been met.

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No Guarantee of Certificate or Rating

Bias Aviation provides instruction designed to prepare students to meet FAA certification standards.

Bias Aviation does not guarantee:

• Passage of an FAA knowledge test

• Passage of an FAA practical test

• Issuance of an FAA certificate or rating

• Completion within a specific number of flight hours

• Completion by a specific date

• Completion for a specific total cost

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Pilot certificates and ratings are issued through processes established by the FAA, not by Bias Aviation.

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Training Time and Cost Estimates

Any estimate concerning the number of hours or total cost required to obtain a certificate or rating is an estimate only.

FAA regulatory minimum flight-hour requirements are not guarantees that an individual student will be ready for a practical test at those minimums.

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Actual training time and cost may be affected by:

• Training frequency

• Student preparation

• Student proficiency

• Weather

• Aircraft availability

• Instructor availability

• Maintenance

• Airport conditions

• Knowledge-test preparation

• Individual learning pace

• Scheduling interruptions

Students are responsible for applicable training and testing expenses.

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Career Training

Bias Aviation may provide training intended for students pursuing professional aviation careers.

References to airline careers, professional pilot careers, commercial aviation, career pathways, or career-oriented training do not constitute a promise or guarantee of:

• Employment

• Airline placement

• Interview opportunities

• Income

• Seniority

• Employment eligibility

• Career advancement

Airlines and other aviation employers establish their own hiring requirements.

A student’s ability to pursue professional flying may also depend upon FAA certification, medical certification, training history, background requirements, experience, employer requirements, economic conditions, and other factors outside Bias Aviation’s control.

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Flight Reviews and Proficiency Training

Completion of a Flight Review, Instrument Proficiency Check, aircraft checkout, endorsement, or other proficiency event is subject to the applicable regulatory requirements and the instructor’s determination that the required standards have been demonstrated.

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Scheduling a Flight Review or proficiency event does not guarantee successful completion during a particular lesson or within a predetermined number of hours.

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Weather

All flights are subject to weather conditions.

An instructor or pilot may cancel, postpone, modify, or discontinue a flight when weather is unsuitable for the lesson or presents an unacceptable safety concern.

A flight may be canceled even when weather conditions technically exceed minimum regulatory requirements.

Safety and sound aeronautical decision-making take priority over scheduling.

Aircraft Availability and Maintenance

Aircraft availability is not guaranteed.

Aircraft may become unavailable because of:

• Scheduled maintenance

• Unscheduled maintenance

• Inspections

• Mechanical discrepancies

• Airworthiness concerns

• Operational requirements

• Weather damage

• Other circumstances beyond Bias Aviation’s reasonable control

Bias Aviation will not require a student, instructor, renter, or pilot to operate an aircraft believed to be unsafe or unairworthy.

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Scheduling and Cancellations

Reservations are subject to aircraft, instructor, weather, maintenance, and operational availability.

Students are responsible for complying with Bias Aviation’s current scheduling, cancellation, payment, and no-show policies.

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Specific cancellation fees or deadlines, where applicable, will be governed by the policies communicated by Bias Aviation at the time of booking or enrollment.

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Discovery Flights

Discovery Flights are introductory aviation experiences designed to introduce prospective students or participants to aviation and the Bias Aviation training environment.

Discovery Flights are subject to:

• Weather

• Aircraft availability

• Instructor availability

• Weight and balance limitations

• Participant condition

• Operational limitations

• Safety considerations

Bias Aviation may cancel or modify a Discovery Flight when necessary for safety or operational reasons.

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Aircraft Rental

Aircraft rental may require additional documentation, aircraft checkouts, proof of pilot qualifications, insurance requirements, operating agreements, or instructor approval.

Possession of an FAA pilot certificate alone does not guarantee rental privileges.

Bias Aviation may establish additional experience, proficiency, checkout, recency, or insurance requirements for its aircraft.

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Safety

Safety takes priority over scheduling, cost, convenience, or completion timelines.

Students and renters must follow applicable:

• Federal Aviation Regulations

• Aircraft operating limitations

• Bias Aviation policies

• Instructor directions

• Airport procedures

• Safety procedures

Bias Aviation reserves the right to discontinue services when conduct creates an unreasonable safety risk.

Alcohol, Drugs, Medications and Fitness for Flight

Students and renters are responsible for ensuring that they are legally and physically fit to participate in flight operations.

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No individual may participate in operations in violation of applicable FAA regulations concerning alcohol, drugs, medications, impairment, or fitness for flight.

Students should advise their instructor when illness, fatigue, medication, or another condition may affect their ability to safely participate in training.

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Website Information

Bias Aviation attempts to maintain accurate information on this website, but aviation regulations, prices, aircraft, instructors, programs, policies, and other information can change.

Website content should not be treated as a substitute for:

• Current Federal Aviation Regulations

• FAA publications

• TSA regulations

• Aircraft operating documents

• Official weather information

• NOTAMs

• Instructor guidance

Where a conflict exists, current law, regulation, aircraft documentation, or an applicable written agreement controls.

Website Content Is Not Flight Instruction

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Information published on this website is provided for general informational and marketing purposes.

Website content does not by itself constitute:

• Flight instruction

• Ground instruction credit

• An FAA endorsement

• A Flight Review

• An aircraft checkout

• Authorization to solo

• Authorization to act as pilot in command

• Certification of pilot proficiency

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Payments

Students are responsible for charges associated with services received.

Prices may change, and current prices will control unless Bias Aviation has entered into a written agreement stating otherwise.

Third-party expenses such as FAA medical examinations, knowledge tests, Designated Pilot Examiner fees, TSA fees, pilot supplies, insurance, and other external expenses may not be included in Bias Aviation pricing.

Third-Party Services

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Bias Aviation may use or link to third-party services such as:

• Scheduling platforms

• Payment processors

• FAA websites

• TSA systems

• Weather services

• Mapping services

• Training software

• Social-media platforms

Bias Aviation does not control independent third-party websites or services and is not responsible for their separate policies or availability.

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Privacy

Personal information collected through the website or during training will be handled in accordance with the Bias Aviation Flight School Privacy Policy and applicable legal requirements.

Information may be retained or provided to the FAA, TSA, law enforcement, insurance providers, or other entities when required or permitted by law.

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Changes to These Terms

Bias Aviation may modify these Terms & Conditions as its services, policies, aircraft, operations, or regulatory requirements change.

The current version will be posted on the Bias Aviation website with its effective date.

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Governing Law

These Terms are subject to applicable federal aviation and transportation-security law.

For matters not governed by federal law, applicable Tennessee law will govern.

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Contact Bias Aviation

Bias Aviation Flight School
Crossville Memorial Airport
2409 Sparta Hwy
Crossville, Tennessee 38555

Phone: (931) 316-3460