Private Pilot Ground School
Private Pilot Ground School presents aeronautical knowledge for student pilots focused on the Cessna C-172 Skyhawk and its systems and instruments, basic aerodynamics, aircraft performance, the flight environment, communication procedures, Federal Aviation Regulations, navigation, weather, and aeromedical factors. This course will prepare the student for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Private Pilot Airplane knowledge examination, a requirement to become a certified Private Pilot. Students will be able to master flying skills such as takeoffs, landings, and performance maneuvers to the proficiency of Airmen Certificate Standards (ACS). Students will be prepared to begin flight training at local flight schools.
This course is concurrent enrollment with Aims Community College and is equivalent to their AVT 1001 Private Pilot Ground School course. Students earn 4 college credits upon successful completion of this course.
Course Information
- Course Subject
- Course Number
- CTE83540
- Course Duration
- 1 Semester
- Course Credit
- 0.5 Practical Arts
- Course Fee
- FAA Private Pilot Airplane Exam (TBA)
- Prerequisite
- Any one of the following: CTE83157 Pilot Ground 1 or CTE83158 Pilot Ground 2 or CTE83505 Intro to Aeronautics or CTE83160 Aviation Discovery or CTE83545 Aviation Meteorology
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