1.Medical Certificate (can be done on Island)
2.IACRA Application for Student Pilot Certification
3.Be ready to pass the FAA Knowledge Exam Scheduling the FAA Knowledge Exam (must be done in USA) 4.VISA and TSA Approval and for non US citizens the Alien Flight Student Program (see link below)
https://www.aopa.org/advocacy/pilots/alien-flight-training-program/aliens-and-non-us-citizens-seeking-flight-training 5.Be at least 17 years of age 6.Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language
7.Pass FAA practical (must be done in USA)
https://www.flightschoolcandidates.gov/home