Flight School Programs
Private Pilot Ground School
The objective of this course is to orient the incoming student to flight training and provide the theory and concepts needed for preparing for the FAA private pilot aeronautical knowledge test (airplane). Topics include: airplane systems, aerodynamics, flight instruments, procedures & airport operations, communications procedures, weather, regulations, weather services, aircraft performance, navigation, enroute flight, and cross-country flight planning. Prerequisite: None.
Instrument Pilot Ground School
The student will obtain the necessary aeronautical knowledge and meet the prerequisites specified for the FAA Instrument Rating Airman Knowledge Test. Prerequisite: FAA private pilot certificate.
Commercial Pilot Ground School
The student will obtain the necessary aeronautical knowledge and meet the prerequisites for the FAA Commercial Pilot Airman Knowledge Test. Prerequisite: FAA private pilot certificate, with instrument rating recommended.
Certified Flight Instructor Ground School
The student will obtain the necessary aeronautical knowledge, instructional background, and meet the prerequisites specified for the FAA certified flight instructor airmen knowledge test. Prerequisite: FAA commercial pilot certificate.
Types of Pilots
Private Pilot
A person who is training for a private pilot certificate will receive and log ground training from an authorized instructor on these aeronautical knowledge areas.
- (1) Applicable Federal Aviation Regulations that relate to private pilot privileges, limitations, and flight operations;
- (2) Accident reporting requirements of the National Transportation Safety Board;
- (3) Use of the applicable portions of the “Aeronautical Information Manual” and FAA advisory circulars;
- (4) Use of aeronautical charts for VFR navigation using pilotage, dead reckoning, and navigation systems;
- (5) Radio communication procedures;
- (6) Recognition of critical weather situations from the ground and in flight, windshear avoidance, and the procurement and use of aeronautical weather reports and forecasts;
- (7) Safe and efficient operation of aircraft, including collision avoidance, and recognition and avoidance of wake turbulence;
- (8) Effects of density altitude on takeoff and climb performance;
- (9) Weight and balance computations;
- (10) Principles of aerodynamics, powerplants, and aircraft systems;
- (11) Stall awareness, spin entry, spins, and spin recovery techniques;
- (12) Aeronautical decision making and judgment;
- (13) Preflight action that includes—
- (i) How to obtain information on runway lengths at airports of intended use, data on takeoff and landing distances, weather reports and forecasts, and fuel requirements; and
- (ii) How to plan for alternatives if the planned flight cannot be completed or delays are encountered.
Instrument Rating
A person who is training for an instrument rating will receive and log ground training from an authorized instructor on the following aeronautical knowledge areas:
- (1) Federal Aviation Regulations that apply to flight operations under IFR;
- (2) Appropriate information that applies to flight operations under IFR in the “Aeronautical Information Manual;”
- (3) Air traffic control system and procedures for instrument flight operations;
- (4) IFR navigation and approaches by use of navigation systems;
- (5) Use of IFR en route and instrument approach procedure charts;
- (6) Procurement and use of aviation weather reports and forecasts and the elements of forecasting weather trends based on that information and personal observation of weather conditions;
- (7) Safe and efficient operation of aircraft under instrument flight rules and conditions;
- (8) Recognition of critical weather situations and windshear avoidance;
- (9) Aeronautical decision making and judgment; and
- (10) Crew resource management, including crew communication and coordination.
Certified Flight Instructor
A person who is training for a flight instructor certificate will receive and log ground training from an authorized instructor on:
- (1) The fundamentals of instructing, including:
- (i) The learning process;
- (ii) Elements of effective teaching;
- (iii) Student evaluation and testing;
- (iv) Course development;
- (v) Lesson planning; and
- (vi) Classroom training techniques.
Commercial Pilot
A person who is training for a commercial pilot certificate will receive and log ground training from an authorized instructor on these aeronautical knowledge areas:
- (1) Applicable Federal Aviation Regulations that relate to commercial pilot privileges, limitations, and flight operations;
- (2) Accident reporting requirements of the National Transportation Safety Board;
- (3) Basic aerodynamics and the principles of flight;
- (4) Meteorology to include recognition of critical weather situations, windshear recognition and avoidance, and the use of aeronautical weather reports and forecasts;
- (5) Safe and efficient operation of aircraft;
- (6) Weight and balance computations;
- (7) Use of performance charts;
- (8) Significance and effects of exceeding aircraft performance limitations;
- (9) Use of aeronautical charts and a magnetic compass for pilotage and dead reckoning;
- (10) Use of air navigation facilities;
- (11) Aeronautical decision making and judgment;
- (12) Principles and functions of aircraft systems;
- (13) Maneuvers, procedures, and emergency operations appropriate to the aircraft;
- (14) Night and high-altitude operations;
- (15) Procedures for operating within the National Airspace System; and
- (16) Procedures for flight and ground training for lighter-than-air ratings.
Partnership
Our pilot training programs are taught in partnership with D14 Aviation.