Private Pilot Ground School

Want to Learn to Fly?

Start with the Yellow Jacket Flying Club Ground School!

Description

This private pilot ground school program will help prepare you for the knowledge requirements of the private pilot standard. This class is for people who have never flown before and would like to get started or those working on their private pilot certificate and need help preparing for the written exam. Topics include aircraft systems, aviation weather, aerial navigation (pilotage, dead reckoning, radio navigation), Federal Aviation Regulations, radio procedures, and basic maneuvers. The last few classes will help prepare you for the private pilot written exam. The course will follow the Jeppeson syllabus used by Yellow Jacket Flying Club flight instructors during the course of flight training.

Time and Place

Private pilot ground school is typically offered in the fall semester, and is often held following the weekly Executive Committee meeting. More information about this year's course availability can be obtained by sending an email to: . The class is usually about 10 weeks long.

Instructors

The class will be taught by Yellow Jacket Flying Club and FAA certified flight instructors.

Cost

The cost of the class will be around $200, which can be paid the evening of the first class. You are stongly encouraged to purchase a Jeppeson Aviation Kit, which includes a tote bag, Private Pilot textbook, syllabus, log book, and plotter (a pilot's slide rule). Place your order ASAP, by contacting our supplies officer at . The kit is offered at dealer cost through the flying club.

Contact us

If you would like to pre-register for the class (space is limited) contact the VP Programs via e-mail at or attend a club meeting.