IN-PERSON GROUND SCHOOL IN JACKSONVILLE, NC
Build your aviation knowledge and prepare for the FAA knowledge exam with instructor-led ground training at Albert J. Ellis Airport.
Ground school is about more than memorizing answers for a test. It gives you the knowledge needed to make safe decisions, understand your aircraft, plan flights, evaluate weather, and become a more confident pilot.
Our certified flight instructors provide in-person instruction and help explain difficult subjects in a practical, easy-to-understand way.
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WHO IS GROUND SCHOOL FOR?
Ground instruction can help:
New students beginning Private Pilot training
Current students preparing for the FAA knowledge exam
Students who need additional help with difficult subjects
Pilots who want to refresh their aviation knowledge
Students preparing for flight lessons, solo flight, or a checkride
HOW GROUND SCHOOL WORKS
Contact us to discuss your current training and goals.
Your instructor will identify the subjects you need to study.
Complete in-person ground instruction with a certified flight instructor.
Review practice questions and build an understanding of the material.
When your instructor determines that you are prepared, receive the required endorsement to take the FAA knowledge exam.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Ground instruction may include:
Federal Aviation Regulations
Airspace and airport operations
Aerodynamics and principles of flight
Aircraft systems and flight instruments
Aviation weather and forecasts
Sectional charts and navigation
Cross-country flight planning
Aircraft performance and limitations
Weight and balance
Radio communication
Aeronautical decision-making and risk management
FAA knowledge-test preparation
Your instruction will be based on your current experience, training goals, and the subjects where you need the most help.