YJFC Ground School Announcement

WANT TO LEARN TO FLY?

Start with the Yellow Jacket Flying Club Ground School!

Description:

This private pilot ground school program will help prepare you for the knowledge requirements of the private pilot standard. This class is for people who have never flown before and would like to get started or those working on their private pilot certificate and need help preparing for the written exam. Topics include aircraft systems, aviation weather, aerial navigation (pilotage, dead reckoning, radio navigation), Federal Aviation Regulations, radio procedures, and basic maneuvers. The last few classes will help prepare you for the private pilot written exam. The course will follow the Jeppeson syllabus used by Yellow Jacket Flying Club flight instructors during the course of flight training.

Time and Place:

Private pilot ground school is typically offered in the fall semester, and is often held following the weekly Executive Committee meeting. More information about the Fall 2006 course will be available at the beginning of the fall semester. The class is usually about 10 weeks long.

Instructors:

The class will be taught by Yellow Jacket Flying Club and FAA certified flight instructors.

Cost:

The cost of the class will be around $80, which can be paid the evening of the first class. You are stongly encouraged to purchase a Jeppeson Aviation Kit, which includes a tote bag, Private Pilot textbook, syllabus, log book, and plotter (a pilot's slide rule). Place your order ASAP, by contacting supplies@yjfc.org and is offered at dealer cost through the flying club.

Contact us:

If you would like to pre-register for the class (space is limited) contact vp-programs@yjfc.org or attend a club meeting. For more information on the Yellow Jacket Flying Club, visit our web site at www.yjfc.org