Ground School

AEROWOOD AVIATION

GROUND SCHOOL

Our ground school program is designed to help aspiring and active student pilots build the
knowledge, confidence, and decision-making skills behind real-world flying.

14

SATURDAY LESSONS

13

CORE SUBJECTS

May 30

PROGRAM BEGINS

EQY

HANGAR 9

AEROWOOD AVIATION

GROUND SCHOOL

Our ground school program is designed to help aspiring and active student pilots build the knowledge, confidence, and decision-making skills behind real-world flying.

AEROWOOD AVIATION

SUMMER TRAINING SYLLABUS

Date Time Topic
5/3010:30 AMAerodynamics
6/1310:30 AMAirport Ops
6/2010:30 AMWeight & Balance / Performance
6/2710:30 AMWeather
7/1110:30 AMAirspace & Sectionals
7/1810:30 AMFederal Regulations
7/2510:30 AMSystems
8/110:30 AMSystems Pt. 2
8/810:30 AMEmergencies
8/1510:30 AMHuman Factors
8/2210:30 AMPrinciples of Navigation
8/2910:30 AMCross Country Planning
9/810:30 AMInstrument & Night Flying
TBD10:30 AMForeFlight / Misc.

TOPICS INCLUDE

Aerodynamics

The fundamentals of flight. Learn about the physics and forces behind powered flight, and how pilots interact with them.

Airport Operations

Gain the knowledge necessary to feel comfortable in all types of airport environments.

Weight & Balance / Performance

Calculate performance numbers for actual Aerowood aircraft and understand how conditions impact every flight.

Weather

Learn weather theory and the products pilots use to make critical go/no-go decisions.

Airspace & Sectionals

Learn the rules and requirements of airspace and how to read them on aeronautical charts.

Federal Regulations

Understand the rules of the sky and how they apply throughout your aviation journey.

Systems

Dive into aircraft systems, their functions, and why systems knowledge matters in emergencies.

Systems Pt. 2

Visit the maintenance hangar for hands-on experience with aircraft components and systems.

Emergencies

Apply systems knowledge to real-world emergency scenarios and critical decision-making situations.

Human Factors

Learn how flight affects the human body and how pilots manage illusions and risk factors.

Principles of Navigation

Learn traditional and modern navigation methods used to plan safe cross-country flights.

Cross Country Planning

Plan a real-world cross-country flight using maps, compasses, and navigation logs.

Instrument & Night Flying

Learn how to navigate in adverse conditions and what to expect at night or in low visibility.

ForeFlight

Learn ForeFlight for flight planning, weather observation, navigation, and flight bag organization.

BUILD THE PILOT BEFORE THE FLIGHT.

Learn the knowledge necessary to prepare for your PPL checkride while building the confidence and decision-making skills behind real-world flying.

14Training Sessions
PPLCheckride Preparation
10:30AM Start Time

FLEXIBLE

PRICING OPTIONS

SINGLE SESSION

$50

Attend individual sessions based on your schedule and training needs.

  • Flexible attendance
  • Pay per session
  • Great for supplemental learning

CHECKRIDE PREP

Included

Real-world oral prep and examiner insight designed to help students prepare for their PPL checkride.

  • Scenario-based discussions
  • FAA oral prep guidance
  • Confidence-building sessions

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