Running a flight school without a modern, reliable payment system is like flying without a fuel gauge — you’re never quite sure when you’ll run out of resources. Keeping track of your payments is essential for staying airborne — financially and operationally. That’s where Best Pilot comes in.
With our new integration of Stripe Payments, flight schools can now manage student payments with confidence, clarity, and control. Read on to discover how awkward payment chases are no more, how cash flow is better managed, and find out how to give your admin team one less thing to worry about.
Common Payment Challenges in Flight Schools
Flight training is a high-trust, and often high-cost environment — so when payments aren’t handled smoothly, it can create friction between students, instructors, and admin staff. Here are some of the most common issues we’ve seen:
- Students flying before paying, leading to uncomfortable follow-ups, delayed revenue, and occasionally non-payment even after flying.
- Admin teams spending hours chasing invoices, reconciling payments, and updating spreadsheets.
- Unpredictable cash flow, making it harder to plan resources, maintenance, and staffing.
- Lack of visibility, with no easy way to see who has paid, who hasn’t, and what’s outstanding.
These issues don’t just slow things down — they can damage trust and distract from what really matters: delivering high-quality flight training.
The Solution: Stripe Payments Integrated into Best Pilot
To solve these challenges, Best Pilot now includes a built-in payment system powered by Stripe — one of the world’s most trusted online payment platforms. Use the arrows to see how it works:
The Best Pilot Way Benefits Everyone
The beauty of Stripe’s payment integration lies in its elegant simplicity. It’s a straightforward solution that quietly solves one of the most persistent challenges in flight training: getting paid on time. And yet, despite its simplicity, it delivers a wide range of benefits to the people who manage, support, and participate in the financial side of flight training. Take a look — and ask yourself, why hasn’t this been the the standard all along?
For Flight School Owners
- Predictable cash flow with upfront payments.
- Fewer financial surprises and better planning.
- Professional, modern experience for students.
For Admin Staff
- No more chasing payments or updating spreadsheets.
- Clear visibility into who has paid and who hasn’t.
- Less time on admin, more time on value-added tasks.
For Students
- Easy, secure payments via card, bank transfer, Blik, and other popular online methods
- Transparent training costs and wallet balance.
- No surprise bills or last-minute payment requests.
Best Pilot’s Stripe integration is more than just a payment feature — it’s a smarter way to run your flight school. By ensuring that students pay before they fly, you protect your revenue, reduce admin workload, and create a smoother experience for everyone involved.
Whether you’re dealing with late payments or simply looking to modernize your operations, we’d love to hear from you. Book a demo and let’s explore how Best Pilot can help your school become the benchmark in flight training management.