“Ground School” is a term used in the aviation industry to indicate the necessary training that takes place in a classroom, as opposed to in the cockpit of an airplane. Ground school courses provide the theoretical introduction to aerodynamics, engines and systems, weather, navigation, and many other subjects. The Club offers ground school courses for Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, and Commercial Pilot. Club ground school classes are taught in our air-conditioned classroom overlooking the approach end of Runway 3 and the Sanford airport.

The ground school courses offered by the Club are designed to go well beyond the FAA-mandated curriculum and include a substantial emphasis on safety and operational issues in addition to the required technical subjects. While we make sure that all students are prepared to successfully pass the FAA knowledge test, we are committed to the notion that all of our students should be thoroughly grounded in theory and practical understanding. Consequently our ground schools are far more thorough and interactive than what is typically found in the industry. We pride ourselves on top-notch instruction from experienced instructors and allow for plenty of time for questions and interactions with fellow students in the class in addition to “hands on” experience with airplanes in our maintenance hangar. … And we always are sure to make our classes fun and enjoyable for all!

All are welcome to attend our ground schools! You do not have to be a Club member. Preregistration is not required, just show up the night of the first class to join.

COVID-19 Notice: Due to safety concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, Wings of Carolina ground school classes will be conducted via Zoom until further notice. See the notices on the Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, and the Commercial Pilot pages (links below) for specific details as to how the courses will be conducted and how registration will be accomplished.

Click on the links below for more information on each of our ground schools:

• Private Pilot Ground School
• Instrument Rating Ground School
• Commercial Pilot Ground School
• Email for more information!!

 

 

Ground School Schedule

All are welcome to take our ground schools!

2020 Summer Private Pilot Ground School
May 18 through July 16 (Mondays and Thursdays 7-10pm)*

2020 Fall Private Pilot Ground School
August 19 through December 9 (Wednesdays 7-10pm)*

2020 Fall Commercial Pilot Ground School
September 14 through November 30 (Mondays 7-10pm)*

 

2021 Winter/Spring Private Pilot Ground School
January 6 through April 21 (Wednesdays 7-10pm)

2021 Winter/Spring Instrument Rating Ground School
January 25 through April 12 (Mondays 7-10pm)

2021 Summer Private Pilot Ground School
May 17 through July 15 (Mondays and Thursdays 7-10pm)*

2021 Fall Private Pilot Ground School
August 23 through December 13 (Wednesdays 7-10pm)*

2021 Fall Commercial Pilot Ground School
September 11 through November 27 (Mondays 7-10pm)*

 

2022 Winter/Spring Private Pilot Ground School
January 5 through April 20 (Wednesdays 7-10pm)

2022 Winter/Spring Instrument Rating Ground School
January 24 through April 11 (Mondays 7-10pm)

2022 Summer Private Pilot Ground School
May 16 through July 14 (Mondays and Thursdays 7-10pm)*

2022 Fall Private Pilot Ground School
August 24 through December 14 (Wednesdays 7-10pm)*

2022 Fall Commercial Pilot Ground School
September 12 through November 28 (Mondays 7-10pm)*

*No class if falling on MLK Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, or Thanksgiving holidays.