Academy news

What to expect at Licence, Type Rating or Endorsement? A Webinar for Pilots

On 16 November 2026, Online, broadcast from the Lumen Live studio at Kepler Yards in L5 Lagrange Station hosts Licence, Type Rating or Endorsement? A Webinar for Pilots.

Certification guide: Leviathan Ore Hauler Type Rating

The Leviathan Ore Hauler Type Rating is issued by the Halcyon Type Certification Office, co-signed by the IFSB and sits in the type rating category. It authorises the following: Any of the six pilot stations on the…

Why train on First Solo: Foundation Flight?

Pilots often ask what separates First Solo: Foundation Flight from other Foundation training. The short answer is small cohorts and real flying: 16 students per intake, guided by 4 instructors.

What it takes to earn the Commercial Pilot Licence (Orbital)

Holders of the Commercial Pilot Licence (Orbital), granted by the Interplanetary Flight Standards Board (IFSB) in the licence category, are certified as follows: Paid passenger and freight flights as pilot or co-pilot…

Certification guide: Valkyrie Survey Corvette Type Rating

The Valkyrie Survey Corvette Type Rating is issued by the Halcyon Type Certification Office, co-signed by the IFSB and sits in the type rating category. It authorises the following: Pilot or co-pilot of the Valkyrie…

Flight Instructor Certificate: next cohort starts January 2188

Our Instructor course Flight Instructor Certificate opens its next intake in January 2188, and seats are being allocated now.

Save the date: Lunar Graduation Ceremony

Mark 1 December 2026 in your calendar. Lunar Graduation Ceremony comes to Shackleton Base Great Dome, Luna.

Now enrolling: Gas Giant Skimming

Applications are open for the next intake of Gas Giant Skimming, a Advanced-level course at Lumen Pilot Academy. The cohort begins in January 2188.

Now enrolling: Salvage Tug Operations

Applications are open for the next intake of Salvage Tug Operations, a Intermediate-level course at Lumen Pilot Academy. The cohort begins in December 2187.

Save the date: Tasman Field Summer Graduation

Mark 15 January 2027 in your calendar. Tasman Field Summer Graduation comes to Tasman Field Parade Ground, Oceania.

What to expect at Skimming Jupiter: What Gas Giant Pilots Really Do

On 26 November 2026, Online, broadcast from the Ganymede Jovian Detachment in Ganymede hosts Skimming Jupiter: What Gas Giant Pilots Really Do.

Your route to the Passenger Command Licence

Many pilots ask how to obtain the Passenger Command Licence. It is issued by the Interplanetary Flight Standards Board (IFSB) in the licence category. Scope: Command of large passenger liners such as the Halcyon…

Now enrolling: Shuttle Operations

Applications are open for the next intake of Shuttle Operations, a Intermediate-level course at Lumen Pilot Academy. The cohort begins in November 2187.

Dropship Landing Certification: next cohort starts November 2187

Our Advanced course Dropship Landing Certification opens its next intake in November 2187, and seats are being allocated now.

Updated handbook for the Deep-Space Command Endorsement

We have published a revised handbook for the Deep-Space Command Endorsement, awarded by the Interplanetary Flight Standards Board (IFSB) in the endorsement category.

Updated handbook for the Private Spaceflight Licence

We have published a revised handbook for the Private Spaceflight Licence, awarded by the Interplanetary Flight Standards Board (IFSB) in the licence category.

Now enrolling: Heavy Freight Type Rating

Applications are open for the next intake of Heavy Freight Type Rating, a Advanced-level course at Lumen Pilot Academy. The cohort begins in December 2187.

Save the date: Heavy Freight Type Rating: December Intake

Mark 24 November 2026 in your calendar. Heavy Freight Type Rating: December Intake comes to Shackleton Base Training Wing, Briefing Hall A, Luna.

What to expect at Sponsoring Pilot Training: Briefing for Operators

On 30 November 2026, Online, broadcast from the Lumen Live studio at Kepler Yards in L5 Lagrange Station hosts Sponsoring Pilot Training: Briefing for Operators.

Preview: Outer-System Flight Safety Summit

Outer-System Flight Safety Summit takes place on 14 December 2026 at Enceladus Station Assembly Hall, Enceladus.