Description
Description and Additional Information
If you have attended our ground school before you are welcome to sit in for any or all of the classes free of charge!
This course also includes a free discovery flight and T-Shirt.
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Course Materials
You can purchase just the Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, which is the minimum you will need for the class, or the entire private pilot kit, which includes all of the items listed below, at our pilot supply shop – Quest Pilot Supplies. You can make your purchase online or in person the first night of the class.
Private Pilot Kit Contents:
Quest Pilot Supplies are available at our FBO. Here’s an item we think new students will love:
This Private Pilot Kit is $230 & contains many items that will help you in your pursuit of a PPL.
The bag is embroidered with the Springs Aviation logo & contains:
*Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
Order online or shop at the FBO next time you’re here. |
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Course Schedule
Class begins at 6:00pm and should finish around 9:00pm. Course schedule may change.
2024 Schedule
Summer: June 4th – July 9th ~ Fall: September 3rd – October 10th
| 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 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 | Study for the written test! |
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