Dear Returning and Future Fly Compton Foundation Families,

Thank you for expressing interest in the 2027 Fly Compton Foundation Ground & Flight Program and for taking the time to apply. We sincerely appreciate your patience during our annual enrollment period in January — a time we always look forward to as we welcome our new families to the program!

We are excited to invite you to our 2027 Ground & Flight Program Orientation, where you’ll learn more about the curriculum, expectations, and next steps for enrollment.

📍 Orientation Location Update

While some of you have already registered for orientation on January 2, 2026, our location for the orientation has changed. We would like to invite you to where the Fly Compton Foundation Ground Class takes place instead. We will meet in the auditorium for a formal introduction of our team, presentation, tour, and Q&A.

Saturday, January 16, 2026, 9a - 11a

California State University, Dominguez Hills, 
Innovation & Instruction Building
Room: Auditorium
1000 E Victoria St II Building, Carson, CA 90746

🚗 Parking Instructions

• Park in Lot 2
• Parking Fee: $10

Please plan to arrive early to allow time for parking and check-in.

📄 What to Bring
To complete your registration at orientation, please bring an uploaded digital copy of your student’s most recent:

• Report card or
• Progress report

You will be required to upload this document as part of the registration process, so having it ready in advance will help ensure a smooth check-in experience.

💰 Membership Tier Fees

Please be prepared to pay for your student’s membership tier based on their age at the time of enrollment. Below are the current rates:

• Tier 1 (Ages 8–12)
  – $125 per year plus $25 per month
  – Includes twice-monthly in-person ground school, flight time, and complimentary lunches, plus additional Zoom ground classes.

• Tier 2 (Ages 12–16)
  – $200 per year plus $50 per month
  – Includes everything in Tier 1 plus private pilot written exam preparation and instructor endorsement.

• Tier 3 (Ages 17+)
  – $350 per year plus $75 per month
  – Designed for students who have not yet completed their Private Pilot License and wish to continue Saturday classes or progress further.

If your student has already completed their Private Pilot License, there is also an Alumni Tier at $500 per year (or waived in exchange for volunteer time).

We are looking forward to meeting you and your student at orientation! If you have any questions before then, feel free to reach out — we’re here to help.

Warm regards,
Fly Compton Foundation
Ground & Flight Program ✈️