Category Archives: Ground School

Ground School 101

Ground knowledge is a vital portion to becoming a pilot. Not only is it important for you to have an understanding of basic aerodynamics of flight, visual flight rule conditions and generally how an aircraft operates, but it’s actually something that you’ll be tested on during your written exam and check-ride. Because of that, you [...]

Ground School Begins

Today was my first day of ground school. I generally have evening college classes, but this quarter I was fortunate enough to have Monday and Wednesday off. Luckily my home airport was offering ground school in the exact same window. The session is similar to a study group, but with an instructor there to answer [...]