Private Pilot Ground School - Interactive Online
Next Class Start Date - Monday Evenings Octboer 16th . 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 - 9:30 pm, 10 classes total. The next course starts Monday Octboer 16th 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
In this uniquely catered in-person “RC’s private pilot ground course”, you'll learn not only everything you need to know to pass the 14CFR 61.105 FAA knowledge test, but also the theory portions of the 14CFR 61.107(b) oral check-ride exam. During this catered course, you'll receive instruction following the Airmen Certification Standards (ACS) rubric and have access to hands-on practical lab classes. You'll also participate in multiple detailed practical workshops on real plane systems, avionics, and aircraft logbooks. You'll practice on multiple question banks, mock oral check-rides, mock knowledge written tests and cross-country plannings. But that's not all! Students will also get to enjoy free Lunch & Learn sessions with guest speakers from the aviation and aerospace industry and network with other similar enthusiasts. This in-person 4 hour, 8 week course allows for personalized attention and tailored instruction to all.
Ritu holds a Private Pilot License, Advanced Ground Instructor, and UAS certifications. She loves flying with her beagle, Lucy and her family. During her journey to becoming a pilot, she learned valuable lessons and wants to share such experiences, tips, and advice with fellow aspiring pilots, making this course an interactive and memorable workshop for all. She also serves as the Aerospace Education Officer at the local squadron of Civil Air Patrol.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn in-person from the best experience! Sign up for “RC’s Private Pilot Ground Course”. Cost of this class including everything mentioned above is $400, due at the start of first class. Next start date is Saturday September 16th . Contact Ritu Curt at 321-501-2939 or rituparna50@gmail.com.
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Instrument Ground School - In Person
Next Class Date - Monday Evenings starting September 11th. This step-by-step course is designed to assist the student in preparing for the FAA Instrument Pilot Written Exam and is open to anyone who is interested, this 12-week in-classroom course will cover the aeronautical knowledge areas required by 14 CFR 61.65. (Instrument Rating)
The cost is $495. Please email Steffen Franz the course instructor at stwfranz@gmail.com to sign up for the course. Course fee due before the first day of class. Click here for brochure.