Private Pilot Ground School

Next Session Starts Feb. 1, 2025.

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Ready to Take Flight?

Your Private Pilot Certificate Awaits!

Learn what it takes Master the skies in just 10 weeks with Southern California’s premier flight instructor, Kathy Felker.

Have you ever dreamed...

of becoming a pilot

...But felt overwhelmed by the technical

knowledge and rigorous preparation?

Whether flying for fun

...or building a career,

mastering the FAA Private Pilot

written and oral exams is essential

—but it doesn’t have to be daunting.

Embark on a 10-Week Journey

to Aviation Excellence!

Champagne Fades

Join our Private Ground School starting February 1, 2025, and embark on a 10-week journey to aviation excellence. With personalized instruction, real-world insights, and an interactive approach, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to ace your FAA exams and take to the skies.

➢ Aerodynamics

➢ Aircraft and engine operation

➢ Flight instruments

➢ Federal Aviation Regulations

➢ Airspace and communications

➢ Basic meteorology

➢ Aircraft performance and navigation

➢ And much more

Learn from Kathy Felker, a highly decorated flight instructor (CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP, Gold Seal Instructor) with years of airline and teaching experience. Her real-world examples and easy-to-follow lessons make even the most complex topics simple to understand.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Private Pilot Ground School, and why is it important?

Private Pilot Ground School is a structured program that teaches the foundational knowledge required to become a certificated Private Pilot. Federal Aviation Regulations require that a person receive and log ground training on aeronautical knowledge areas, including principles of aerodynamics, powerplants, aircraft systems, navigation, charts, airspace, weather, performance calculations, and flight planning. Understanding this information is essential for safe and efficient flying.

Do I need any prior experience to enroll in Ground School?

No prior experience is necessary; however, I do recommend taking at least one flight, a Discovery Flight. You'll find that what you learn in the ground school will make a lot of sense as to how you will be applying the information that you are learning: why we are checking the magnetos during the engine run-up, how to enter and leave the airport traffic pattern (and all those airport signs and symbols!), and actually feel and experience aerodynamic forces during maneuvers, such as load factors and stalls.

How long is the course, and what does it cover?

Kathy's Private Pilot Ground School Class is 10 weeks long, Saturday mornings from 9 am to 1 pm, so you will experience 40 hours of instruction on all of the Technical Subject Areas. This will include hands on with seeing the internal parts of the flight instruments and various engine parts, experiencing Gyroscopic Precession (with Kathy's "Official Aviation Gyroscopic Precession Demonstrator!"), using the E6B, and filling out a navigation log. Each week a quiz is sent out, with questions from the FAA database of questions, to prepare for taking the FAA Knowledge Test. Kathy also gives real world scenarios to help prepare you for the Oral Portion of the Private Pilot Checkride.

What are my next steps after completing the 10-week course?

After completing the Ground School course ( ... if you have put your best effort and work into it!), you'll be ready to take the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Test. Ideally, the ground and flight training should be happening concurrently ... the concepts learned in the ground school are applied during the flights, and the flight training is much more meaningful by understanding the theories and reasoning behind all the procedures.

What if I need to miss a class?

Kathy offers this course at least three times a year; if you miss a class (or two), you can attend that class the next time around, within a year, at no charge.

See What Aspiring Pilots Are Saying About Kathy's Ground School!

Kathy’s Ground School Classes were an absolute game-changer for me. Her ability to simplify complex topics with real-world examples made learning enjoyable and effective. By the end of the 10-week course, I felt confident and fully prepared for the FAA written exam. Thanks to Kathy’s expert guidance, I’m now one step closer to achieving my dream of becoming a pilot!

Alex M.

Enrolling in Kathy’s Ground School was the best decision I made for my aviation journey. Her teaching style is clear, engaging, and tailored to help you succeed. The 10-week course provided me with all the knowledge I needed to pass my written exam on the first try. Kathy truly goes above and beyond to ensure her students are ready to soar!