Flight training does not expire. Students can resume flight training at any time, and, with the exception of a few minor “recency/currency” requirements, all flight training “counts” towards a pilot certificate. It is important to note, however, as in all education, students will forget a certain amount of information between lessons. The longer the time between lessons, the more is forgotten. Therefore, Santa Monica Flyers instructors recommend students fly 3 to 4 times per week. This will result in the least amount of time and cost of flight training. We have successfully helped hundreds of students complete their flight training, even those students who have been able to train far less often than 3-4 times per week. We believe work and other obligations should NEVER discourage a student from fulfilling their dream of becoming a certificated pilot!