Private Pilot Ground School - Interactive Online
Next Class Start Date - Monday Evenings August 26th . Ground instruction in an interactive setting via the Internet. This is a first for prospective pilots in the Bay Area.
This course is oriented towards learning what you need to know to obtain your private pilot's license for single-engine, fixed-wing aircraft. Upon satisfactory completion of this course you will be authorized to take the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Test necessary to obtain your private pilot's certificate.
This course is open to anyone interested in obtaining their private pilot certificate, or just interested in learning more about flying. You do not need to be a member of West Valley Flying Club. Ground school is a great complement to those taking flight instruction. It is also a good way to learn more about what it takes to earn your pilot's certificate before making the commitment to flight instruction.
Ground school is held Monday evenings from 7:00 - 9:45 pm, 10 classes total. The next course starts Monday August 26th 7:00PM. Please contact the instructor Rachael Webster at rhwebster1@gmail.com to sign up for the course. Cost is $450 and is due the first day of the class. Click here for brochure.
Private Pilot Ground School - In Person SQL
Have you ever wanted to know more about aviation or learn how to fly but didn’t know where to begin? Enrolling in a ground school course is an affordable first step in the learning process. Ground school offers you the aeronautical knowledge required by the FAA, known as FAR Part 61.105. This information must be received by an authorized instructor before taking a knowledge test. Passing the knowledge test is a necessary step you must take in order to get your private pilot license.
Starting September 10th, 2024 Francesca Fambrough will be teaching ground. She is an Advanced Ground Instructor and she offers a 5 week course on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-9PM at the West Valley Flying Club location at the San Carlos airport. Online access is also available. The cost for enrollment is: $450. Please email Francesca at: francescasground@gmail.com to enroll today!
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Instrument Ground School - In Person
Take your first step towards your instrument rating with the instrument ground school.
This interactive course can be a low cost way to understand what instrument flight requires, get to know what tools are available for you as a pilot and enjoy learning in a fun classroom setting.
Spanning over a 12 week period including 2 weeks of practical application helps retain the information more easily.
Cost is $495 and held once a week on Monday evenings 6-8pm in the back classroom at Palo Alto. For any questions, please contact Steffen at: cltavenner.atp@gmail.com to enroll before the class starts.
Next Class Date - Monday September 23rd. For the class brochure click here.