ABOUT
Why We're Here
The world has never changed this fast, but it will never change this slowly again.
We're living through history's greatest acceleration, while running on an outdated operating system. From the classroom to the boardroom, we optimize for smarts over wisdom, short-term wins over collective flourishing.
There’s another way. The rising generation senses it stirring.
In every high school on the planet, young people feel underserved by an education designed for a world that no longer exists. They're yearning for what's real in a world of deep fakes. They’re craving authentic connection in an age of artificial intelligence. They're ready to step off the achievement treadmill and onto a path defined by meaning, not metrics.
More than anything, they’re primed to build a better, braver world.
But they don't know where to start.
We do.
What We Do
The Flight School is reinventing the transition to adulthood as a rebellious rite of passage.
For millennia, societies have recognized the developmental magic when a young person has the maturity to leave home but hasn't yet set their course. We catch emerging adults at this threshold and create conditions for deep transformation — not in service of one community or country, but in the spirit of our shared humanity.
Combining ancient wisdom with modern technology, we offer three paths:
It’s an education higher than higher ed:
Our campus is in the cloud. Digital tools deepen human connection.
Our community spans the globe. Partnerships power our progress.
Our curriculum is experiential. Timeless theory guides real-world practice.
Our faculty are challenging paradigms and inventing the future.
How We Navigate
Working at the intersection of inner growth and outer impact, we cultivate what’s uniquely human in a world becoming less so.
Our North Star
We're scaling to meet this moment — unleashing a generation equipped to:
Redefine success beyond traditional metrics
Bridge divides through genuine connection
Shape systems that serve the many, not just the few
Build a future where everyone can flourish
A better world is possible, but it's not inevitable.
A new horizon is calling.
It’s time to fly.
