At Smoketown Flight Center, student financing is available exclusively for students enrolled in a professional, commercial-track training program. To support career-focused aviators, we partner with Stratus Financial, a trusted lender specializing in aviation education financing.
Financing is designed for students pursuing aviation as a profession and is not available for private pilot training only.
Student financing through Stratus Financial is intended for individuals who:
Are enrolled or planning to enroll in a commercial pilot training program
Are pursuing aviation as a career path
Meet Stratus Financials credit and eligibility requirements
⚠️ Financing is not available for hobby or private-only training.
For students enrolled in a commercial training track, approved financing may be used for a wide range of training expenses, including:
Private Pilot Certificate training
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot Certificate
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument (CFII)
Aircraft rental and instructor fees
Training materials, books, and supplies
FAA written exams and checkride fees
Other approved training-related expenses
Financing supports career-oriented students pursuing professional certification from Private Pilot through CFII.
Students enrolled full-time in our Professional Accelerated Training Program can typically complete training from zero flight time through certified flight instructor ratings in a baseline timeline of approximately 9 months.
This timeline assumes:
Full-time training availability
Consistent student progress
Favorable weather conditions
Aircraft and instructor availability
Timely FAA testing and checkride scheduling
Actual completion time may vary based on individual progress and external factors.
If you are pursuing a professional pilot career, you may apply directly through Stratus Financial using the link below.
👉 Apply for Commercial Pilot Training Financing
https://apply.stratus.finance/smoketownflightcenter7883711
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Our team is happy to discuss:
Professional pilot training paths
Accelerated vs. part-time options
Whether financing is a good fit for your goals
📞 717-344-4871
📧 Visit our Contact page to request more information
Financing is provided by Stratus Financial and is subject to credit approval. Financing is available only for approved commercial pilot training programs. Rates, terms, and eligibility are determined by the lender. Smoketown Flight Center does not provide direct lending services.
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