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Jumpstart Your Flying Adventure with Our Private Pilot Ground School

Private Pilot Ground School

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Price: $479.00

This class is the ideal way to begin your journey toward becoming a pilot. It provides a solid foundation of knowledge essential for earning your private pilot certificate. Whether you're just starting or preparing for your written, oral, and practical exams, this course will set you up for success. Our curriculum covers everything from basic aerodynamics to navigation and cross-country flight planning. Plus, you'll receive a free discovery flight and a T-shirt as part of the course!

Classes are held every two and a half months, meeting Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 pm to 9 pm for six weeks. Spots fill up quickly, so call us today to reserve yours.

We’re now accepting sign-ups for upcoming sessions. Gift certificates are also available for the Private Pilot Ground School.

Details & Course Materials

If you've previously attended our ground school, you're welcome to sit in on any or all of the classes again, free of charge!

This course includes a free discovery flight and a Springs Aviation T-shirt. Sign up today!

Course Materials

To get the most out of your ground school experience, you’ll need the Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge at a minimum. However, we recommend the full Private Pilot Kit, which includes everything listed below. You can purchase these items at our pilot supply shop, Quest Pilot Supplies, either online or in person on the first night of class.

Private Pilot Kit Contents:

  • Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
  • Airplane Flying Handbook
  • FAR/AIM 2024
  • E6B Flight Computer
  • Navigation Plotter
  • Pilot Logbook
  • Private Pilot Airman Certification Standards
  • GLEIM Private Pilot Written Test Prep Software
  • Private Pilot Oral Exam Guide
  • Light Gun Signals Sticker

The kit is $229 and comes in a bag embroidered with the Springs Aviation logo. Order online or pick it up at the FBO during your next visit.

Course Schedule

Class starts at 6:00 PM and typically ends around 9:00 PM. The schedule may be subject to change.

2024 Schedule

Fall: September 10th – October 17th

Class #   Material Covered   Handbook Chapters   Homework
1 Introduction to Flying
Aeronautical Decision Making
Chapters 1 & 2 Read Chapters 3, 7 & 8
2 Aircraft Construction
Aircraft Systems
Flight Instruments
Chapters 3, 7 & 8 Read Chapters 4, 5 & 6
3 Principles of Flight
Aerodynamics of Flight
Flight Controls
Chapters 4, 5 & 6 Bring your questions and cameras!
4 Hands-On Observation of Aircraft   Read Chapter 15
5 Airspace
Sectionals
Chapter 15 Read Chapter 14
6 Airport Operations
Communications
Chapter 14   Read Chapter 12
7 Weather Theory   Chapter 12   Read Chapter 13
8 Aviation Weather Services   Chapter 13   Read Chapters 10 & 11
9 Weight & Balance
Aircraft Performance
Chapters 10 & 11 Read Chapter 16
10 Navigation   Chapter 16   Read Chapters 9 & 17
11 Flight Manuals & Other Documents
Aeromedical Factors
Chapter 9 & 17 Review Chapters
12 FAA Regulations   FAR/AIM   Prepare for the written test!

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