Flying Musicians Association Solo Program
A nomination-based program helping high-school musicians complete flight training through their first solo.
- Award
- Flight training through first solo plus mentoring and resources
- Deadline
- January 31, 2026 for 2026 nominations
- Best for
- High-school junior and senior music students interested in learning to fly
- Geographic eligibility
- United States and participating local communities
- Number of awards
- Multiple student musicians selected annually
- Total program funding
- In-kind training and support; value varies
- Membership
- Nomination by a music director is required
- Application cycle
- Annual, by music-director nomination
FlightSchoolList summarizes the program for planning. The sponsor's current rules and application always control.
View official applicationAbout this opportunity
The Flying Musicians Association connects the disciplines of music and aviation through its signature Solo Program. Selected high-school musicians receive local flight instruction, mentorship, and resources designed to carry them safely to a first solo flight.
Who can apply
Candidates must be high-school juniors or seniors who are active musicians and are nominated by their music director. Selected students must be able to participate in local flight training and meet the program's published requirements.
What the award may cover
The program pairs sponsored flight instruction through the student's first solo with mentoring, aviation resources, and support from participating instructors and partners.
How to apply
A school music director nominates the student during the annual window. The nominee then completes the candidate materials requested by the association.
- Verify the current deadline and every eligibility requirement.
- Confirm how funds are paid and when they must be used.
- Prepare transcripts, certificates, logbook totals, references, and essays early.
- Save the confirmation and a complete copy of your submission.
Selection and application notes
The association chooses student musicians who demonstrate maturity, musical commitment, aviation interest, and readiness for flight training.
Planning tip: Speak with your music director well before January; the nomination requirement means students cannot wait until the deadline to start the process.