FAQ

    • About Above the Clouds:

      • What is Above the Clouds?
        • Above the Clouds is a non-profit organization that brings joy and hope through the wonder of flight to children and teens who have a serious illness or disability or are facing other serious adversities. You can find more information on our Mission Page!
      • Is Above the Clouds free?
      • Who is in charge of Above the Clouds?

    • General Questions:

      • What is aviation for kids?
      • Can kids learn to fly planes?
        • Yes!
      • What do pilots do for kids?
      • What is an introductory flight lesson?

    • For Parents:

      • How do I prepare my child for flying?
      • What helps kids with flying anxiety?
      • Are there any instances in which a child would not be allowed to fly?
      • What age range does Above the Clouds serve?
        • Above the Clouds serves children and teens of ages 6-18
      • How do I request an Above the Clouds flight for my child?
      • How does angel flight work?
      • How do I contact Above the Clouds?

    • Volunteering:

      • How can I sign up to volunteer at Above the Clouds?
      • I or my child have disabilities, can we still volunteer for Above the Clouds?
      • What are the specific volunteer roles?
        • You can find a list of roles and their descriptions on our Volunteer Page.

    • Pilots:

      • I’m a pilot and want to give back, how can I volunteer?
        • You can volunteer by filling out the form on our Pilot Volunteer page! Visit the page for more information.
      • What are the requirements to become a volunteer pilot?
        • The requirements to become a volunteer pilot are:
          • Minimum of 300 hours total flight time
          • Minimum 30 hours flight time during 12 calendar months prior to Dream Flight
          • Instrument Rated (currency not required)
          • Current with all requirements of FAR Part 61, appropriate to the license held
          • Valid Medical Certificate
      • What are the aircraft requirements for being a volunteer pilot?
        • ASEL, AMEL, and/or ROTORCRAFT complied with all inspections, ADs and SEs
        • Clean/presentable (as determined by an Above the Clouds representative)
        • Approved in a visual inspection by an Above the Clouds representative
        • No more than one INOP instrument on the panel