Ground School
Course BOoks
We recommend that all students obtain the GLEIM Pilot Handbook and GLEIM Private Pilot FFA Knowledge Test Prep books. Both books can be purchased from Winds Air at a discounted price.
If you purchase one of the GLEIM Pilot Kits, these books are included in the kits. The kits are also available from Winds Air at a discounted price.
Other Resources
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA, 3/2023)
Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement for Sport Pilot, Recreational Pilot, Remote Pilot, and Private Pilot (FAA, 6/11/2018)
Aeronautical Chart Users’ Guide (FAA, 1/25/2024)
Plane Sense: General Aviation Information (FAA, 2008)
Ground School Syllabus
Week Lesson Instructor
Week 1- Overview of Certificates and Ratings MonaLisa
February 8 Lesson 1: Airplanes and Aerodynamics
Week 2- Lesson 2: Airplane Instruments, Engines and Systems Matt/Mikey
February 15
Week 3- Lesson 5: Performance and Weight and Balance MonaLisa/Willow
February 22
Week 4- Lesson 4: Federal Regulations Tyler
March 1
Week 5- Lesson 3: Airports, Air Traffic Control and Airspace Joe
March 8
Week 6- Lesson 7: Aviation Weather Lance
March 15
Week 7- Lesson 8: Aviation Weather Services Lance
March 22
Week 8- Lesson 9: Navigation Charts, Publications and Flight Computers
March 29 Matt
Week 9- Lesson 10: Navigation Systems Phill
April 5 Lesson 11: Cross Country
Week 10- Lesson 6: Aeromedical Factors and Aeronautical Decision Making
April 12 Lance
Week 11- Review
April 19
Week 12- Review
April 26
Week 13- Final Exam
April 26