The ground school time varies with the course, but averages about 40 hours total training time. Classes are held two nights per week and each class is approximately two hours. The Private Pilot Course runs for eight consecutive weeks. Select courses are held on Saturday. Check the schedule for class dates and availability.
Ground school is the academic portion of flight training.
It will cover the areas of required knowledge such as physiology, aero medical factors, meteorology, aircraft systems, federal aviation regulations, aerodynamics, communications, and other related areas . Much of this information will be asked of you when you take your FAA written and flight tests. Ground school will inform you of many important aspects of flying that are not covered while in the air. Many students like to begin ground instruction before flight training to give a foundation to the many facets of flying. Others like to enjoy the thrill of flight and then settle down to the book work.