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In Person help Traditional, instructor-led and offered in a classroom at JCCC

Private Pilot Ground School

Instructor

Matthew Williams

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What You Will Learn

Take that first step in earning your Private Pilot certification! Gain the knowledge necessary to pass the FAA Private Pilot exam and get a step up on your flight instruction. This course is a great introduction to flying for students that are contemplating taking flying lessons, as well as a structured class environment for students looking for an interactive ground school where they can accelerate their learning.

*Note: Approval to take the FAA Private Pilot Written Exam requires an instructor endorsement which is at the sole discretion of the course instructor per FAR 61.35. The FAA Private Pilot Written Exam is not included in this course and must be taken at an authorized FAA testing facility.

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Required Materials:
GFD Private Pilot Textbook, By Jeppesen, ISBN: 978-0-88487-660-1

https://shop.jeppesen.com/All-Products/Training/Private-pilot/Courseware-%26-Books/Private-Pilot-Textbook/p/10001360

FAR/AIM 2024: Federal Aviation Regulations / Aeronautical Information Manual ASA, ISBN: 978-1-64425-281-9

Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement

https://www.sportys.com/shop.html?q=faa-ct-8080-2h

ASA Plotters

https://www.sportys.com/ultimate-rotating-plotter-13-25.html

E6B computer (manual)

Recommended Materials:

Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge ASA FAA-H-8083-25B, ISBN 9781619544734

Airplane Flying Handbook: ASA FAA-H-8083-3B, ISBN 9781619545120

Kansas City Sectional Chart

Private Pilot Ground School
Course Dates

In Person help Traditional, instructor-led and offered in a classroom at JCCC

$399.00

Private Pilot Ground School

9/29/2025 - 11/20/2025 M Th 6:00PM-9:00PM
16 Seats Open

Selected Course

Dates: 9/29/2025 - 11/20/2025 M Th

Course type: Aviation

Times: 6:00PM-9:00PM

Location: RC, Regnier Center, 181 Campus Map

Contact Hours: 48.0

Other Details

Course Code: AVI-100-18

Category: Aviation

Contact Hours: 48.0

Format: Classroom

Schedule Details:

After registering for this course, you can come back to the catalog to register for more courses.

Issues with registering? Please contact us at CERegistration@jccc.edu or call 913-469-2323.

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Outline:
Introduction to Flying
The Aircraft Structure
Principles of Flight
Aerodynamics
Aircraft Systems
Aircraft Instruments
The Flight Manual
Aircraft Documents
Weight and Balance
Aircraft Performance
Weather Theory
Weather Services
Airport Operations
Radio Communications
Airspace
Aeronautical Charts
Navigation
Cross Country Planning
Aeronautical Decision Making
Aeromedical Factors

Test Taking Tips
FAA Practice Test

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Private Pilot Ground School

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9/29/2025 - 11/20/2025 6:00PM-9:00PM M Th $399.00 16 Seats Open RC, Regnier Center, 181 Campus Map Register
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In Person help Traditional, instructor-led and offered in a classroom at JCCC

$399.00

Private Pilot Ground School

9/29/2025 - 11/20/2025 M Th 6:00PM-9:00PM
16 Seats Open

Selected Course

Dates: 9/29/2025 - 11/20/2025 M Th

Course type: Aviation

Times: 6:00PM-9:00PM

Location: RC, Regnier Center, 181 Campus Map

Contact Hours: 48.0

Other Details

Course Code: AVI-100-18

Category: Aviation

Contact Hours: 48.0

Format: Classroom

Schedule Details:

After registering for this course, you can come back to the catalog to register for more courses.

Issues with registering? Please contact us at CERegistration@jccc.edu or call 913-469-2323.