Information for students in Europe

Yes, both bases are open and operating with normal operating hours

Yes, based on the government decision, flight training is not affected by current restrictions. You may proceed with all dual flights (towards any licence) and PIC/Solo time building for 0-ATPL and ATPL Integrated programs. Maximum number of people on board (POB) was restricted to 2 for any flight. 

Recreational and hobby flights are forbidden at this time.

 Although there are NO positive or confirmed tests for ANY of the FA employees or students,  we want to minimize chances of possible disease spread. Therefore, please come to school only for scheduled flights or appointments. Study rooms in school are temporarily closed.

Do not hesitate to use our standard channels:

• phone: 
  • +420 778 477 728 
  • +420 778 713 360 
  • +420 732 763 678; 
• email: 
  • [email protected] 
  • [email protected].

We are also preparing new communication channels for You, where current info will be published. Please check www.FlyFA.com for the latest news.

For flights, use the regular booking process via flight / ground request form, which can be found here:  https://flyfa.com/request-flight/

Ground school lessons have been temporarily suspended until at least Wednesday March 18th. We are preparing an online solution for ground lessons not to hinder your studies during this time.

Foreigners, who were legally on the territory of the Czech Republic at the moment of the declaration of the state of emergency (March 12th, 2020), may continue to remain in the territory for the duration of the state of emergency without any need to resolve their residency status issues. See detailed information on Ministry of the interior website: https://www.mvcr.cz/mvcren/article/contacts.aspx

Starting from 16.3.2020, CAA of the Czech Republic has canceled all theoretical exams until further notice. Director of flight section a the CAA, Mr. Matousek has confirmed that these canceled exams will not be counted and applicants whose 18-months period is about to expire will be given exceptions. Monitor News section of CAA website for updated info: https://www.caa.cz/en/

The CAA is open only on Monday and Wednesday from 9:00 – 12:00 AM and only for people who have an appointment booked.

There are some restrictions for people gathering at closed premises, pubs and gyms are closed. However grocery stores, pharmacies and public transportation work normally. You are allowed to shop groceries, travel with public transport to school for a flight or go to the park for a walk without any restrictions. 

PLEASE DISTANCE YOURSELVES SOCIALLY FROM OTHER PEOPLE.

Public transportation in Prague and Brno is only allowed for people wearing a face mask or with their mouth and nose covered (scarves, shawls etc. are permissible).

Follow the rules of personnel hygiene, wash your hands multiple times during the day. Use hand sanitizer or other disinfection, if available. Use face masks or respirators, if available to you. Eat and sleep well. Avoid gathering in large groups of people, minimize contact with unknown people.

If you feel unwell, do not go to school, but please contact us to inform us about the situation. Contact Nonstop hotline of the National Institute of Public Health: 

• + 420 724 810 106  and 
• + 420 725 191 367 

to coordinate further actions. Until you obtain instructions from the Public Health Office, try to minimize contact with others.