How Backers are protected
14-day review per milestone
When proof is posted, each Backer has 14 days to review the proof, ask for more info, and decide whether to keep supporting your next milestone.
0% commission — direct gifts, nothing taken
Backers pay exactly what they choose directly through your payment methods. cohero takes 0% commission on backings, so you keep what is sent. Any refunds or disputes are handled directly between you, the Backer and your payment provider.
Gifts, not shares
Backings are gifts. No shares, equity, interest or repayment, and Dreamers keep full ownership. Nothing on cohero is an investment or a loan.
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Before you back
Read the story and the milestones. Check that the amounts add up and that each step has something concrete to prove. If anything is unclear, ask in chat first.
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While the dream runs
You can support a dream milestone by milestone. When proof is posted, you are notified and can review it, ask questions, and decide whether to send the next payment. You can back anonymously.
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If something goes wrong
Because you pay directly and can give milestone by milestone, you remain in control and never have to fund unproven steps. You can report a dream or block a user at any time.
Example milestone plan
An example plan for a pilot training dream with a goal of CN¥300,000. Backers pay you directly, funding the goal all at once or milestone by milestone as you post proof for each step.
Milestone 1
CN¥45,000 · 15%
Start ground preparation
Post ground-course and initial lesson receipts, a training schedule and a redacted summary of your planned licence route.
Milestone 2
CN¥90,000 · 30%
Build instructed flight time
Share aircraft and instructor invoices alongside a redacted training log showing the completed lessons in this stage.
Milestone 3
CN¥105,000 · 35%
Complete advanced flight practice
Upload flight-time receipts and an instructor progress summary covering the navigation and practice sessions funded here.
Milestone 4
CN¥60,000 · 20%
Prepare for final assessment
Post assessment booking or payment records, final practice invoices and a redacted update on your training status.
Risks to plan for
- R1
Weather interrupts flying
Poor weather can cancel booked lessons and extend training. Use completion windows rather than fixed flight dates, and include travel flexibility in the relevant milestones.
- R2
More practice is needed
The planned flight hours may not be enough to reach assessment readiness. Base the budget on a training estimate and explain how extra practice would affect the final two stages.
- R3
Aircraft availability changes
Maintenance or instructor scheduling can interrupt access to the training aircraft. Confirm booking arrangements early and leave space between flight blocks before assessment bookings.
Questions and answers
Can I see how my money was used?
Yes. Each milestone shows the Dreamer's proof and confirmed support. You stay in control by choosing to send direct payments only for milestones you have personally reviewed.
How can I prove flight training without sharing my full logbook?
Post paid aircraft and instructor invoices with a redacted summary of the relevant training entries. Hide identity numbers and other personal details while keeping lesson dates and the funded training activity understandable.
Can I promise to earn the licence by a fixed date?
Avoid making a licence date a guaranteed outcome. Weather, aircraft access and assessment readiness can change the schedule. Set out the training stages you intend to fund and explain how you will report delays to Backers.
Budget example
A typical cost split for a pilot training dream in Xi'an, shown in CNY. Backers pay you directly using your accepted payment methods.
Example goal
CN¥300,000
- Aircraft and instructor timeCN¥195,000 · 65%
- Ground school materialsCN¥30,000 · 10%
- Assessments and required checksCN¥45,000 · 15%
- Airfield travel and lodgingCN¥30,000 · 10%
What you receive
- Backers give
- CN¥300,000
- 0% platform commission
- −CN¥45,000
- You receive
- CN¥255,000
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