Pay-As-You-Go & Financing Partners
Legends Aviation Academy is a pay-as-you-go flight school - you pay only for the aircraft and instructor time you use. We do not provide in-house financing, but we connect students with trusted third-party aviation lenders for structured monthly payments and a college degree credit pathway through Purdue Global.
Third-Party Financing Partners
If you prefer structured monthly payments instead of paying out-of-pocket as you fly, these independent aviation lenders finance Part 61 flight training. Legends Aviation Academy is not a lender and does not offer in-house financing - we simply help connect you with reputable partners.
Stratus Financial
Created by flight instructors for aviators
Stratus offers specialized financing for full pilot career pathways (Private through CFI/CFII) with deferred repayment options while training and income-driven terms.
- Covers full training track or individual ratings
- Deferred repayment options during active training
- Fast online pre-approval with soft credit check
- Independent lender; student works directly with Stratus
Flight Training Finance (FTF)
Specialized in Part 61 pay-as-you-go loans
FTF specializes in flexible, lesson-by-lesson Part 61 flight training loans. Perfect for students adding ratings while maintaining work or school schedules.
- Designed specifically for Part 61 flight schools
- Affordable monthly payment plans as you advance
- Direct disbursement to your flight training account
- Finances ratings from Private Pilot through Commercial & CFI
College Degree Credits via Purdue Global
Earn an accredited online Bachelor of Science in Professional Flight. Pilot certificates and ratings earned at Legends Aviation Academy (Private, Instrument, Commercial, CFI, CFII) can be applied for prior-learning college credit towards your degree.