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Two First Solo Flights in One Day
July 27 was a day to remember at North Perry Airport
New F-1 Visa Rule 2026 Pelican Programs Continue as Usual
Big immigration news for international students: on July 17, 2026
Davy Xing Lim Earns the FAA Gold Seal
Another big milestone on the Pelican team: flight instructor Davy Xing Lim has earned one of the most respected distinctions in flight instruction.
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How to Convert a Foreign Pilot License to an FAA Certificate
If you hold a pilot licence at private level or higher issued by an ICAO contracting state, you can obtain an FAA private pilot certificate under 14 CFR 61.75 without repeating flight training.
Can You Get an F-1 Visa for Flight School Without a Degree?
There is no college degree requirement for an F-1 student visa, and there is no rule that says F-1 is only for university students.
New 2026 F-1 Student Visa Rule Explained and Why Nothing Changes
On July 17, 2026 the U.S. Department of Homeland Security published a final rule that ends the "duration of status" framework for F-1 students.