AVIA 1132-Private Pilot Ground Stage II Rotorcraft - Helicopter Certification Course Ground Training Manual - Revision 3.1

Sep 25, 2026

Private Pilot Rotorcraft/Helicopter Ground Training Manual for AVIA 1132, covering 14 CFR Part 141 flight school syllabus and Stage Two ground instruction. Defines enrollment prerequisites, including minimum age, English proficiency, financial readiness, and interview/assessment, plus required documents for U.S. citizens and foreign nationals. States course objectives tied to 14 CFR Part 141 Appendix B, completion standards based on knowledge outcomes, curriculum structure using 61.1 classroom hours, and training record retention requirements.

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Pages23

Reading Time58 min

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Section 1-Ground Training Syllabus

1.1 Course Requirements and Objectives

1.2 Pilot Pilot Course Minimum Time Summary

1.3 Grading Rubric

Section 2-Stage Two Ground Training

2.1 Lesson 1-Basic Navigation-Part 1

2.2 Lesson 2-Basic Navigation-Part 2

2.3 Lesson 3-Radio Navigation

2.4 Lesson 4-Cross-Country Flying-Part 1

2.5 Lesson 5-Cross-Country Flying-Part 2

2.6 Lesson 6-Garmin 650 and Aspen Flight Display

2.7 Lesson 7-Meteorology Review

2.8 Lesson 8-Aviation Physiology-Part 1

2.9 Lesson 9-Aviation Physiology-Part 2

2.10 Lesson 10-Flight Planning and Decision Making

2.11 Lesson 11-Comprehensive Private Pilot Review

2.12 Lesson 12-Final Test & Evaluation

2.13 Lesson 13-FAA Computer Knowledge Examination

Semper Fly Helicopters 14 CFR PART 141 FLIGHT SCHOOL AVIA 1132-PRIVATE PILOT GROUND STAGE II ROTORCRAFT / HELICOPTER CERTIFICATION COURSE GROUND TRAINING MANUAL Revision-3.1 TABLE OF CONTENTS | SECTION | PAGE | | --- | --- | | Section 1-Ground Training Syllabus
1.1 Course Requirements and Objectives
1.2 Pilot Pilot Course Minimum Time Summary
1.3 Grading Rubric
Section 2-Stage Two Ground Training
2.1 Lesson 1-Basic Navigation-Part 1
2.2 Lesson 2-Basic Navigation-Part 2
2.3 Lesson 3-Radio Navigation
2.4 Lesson 4-Cross-Country Flying-Part 1
2.5 Lesson 5-Cross-Country Flying-Part 2
2.6 Lesson 6-Garmin 650 and Aspen Flight Display
2.7 Lesson 7-Meteorology Review
2.8 Lesson 8-Aviation Physiology-Part 1
2.9 Lesson 9-Aviation Physiology-Part 2
2.10 Lesson 10-Flight Planning and Decision Making
2.11 Lesson 11-Comprehensive Private Pilot Review
2.12 Lesson 12-Final Test & Evaluation
2.13 Lesson 13-FAA Computer Knowledge Examination | 1-1
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2-15 | Revision-2.0 Page ii SECTION 1-GROUND TRAINING SYLLABUS 1. 1-Course Requirements and Objectives Enrollment Prerequisites The Semper Fly Helicopters Private Pilot Rotorcraft / Helicopter Ground Training Course is designed to have the students concurrently enrolled in the associated Semper Fly Helicopters Private Pilot Rotorcraft / Helicopter Flight Training Course. As such, students must meet the following criteria: 1. Minimum Age: 17 2. English Proficiency-Students must be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English to comply with FAA regulations 3. Financial Readiness-Students must be able to provide proof of ability to finance the training program, either through personal funds, loans, or GI Bill benefits for eligible veterans 4. Interview and Assessment-Semper Fly Helicopters reserves the right to conduct an interview in which the motivation and fitness for flight training can be assessed 5. Required Documents A. U. S. Citizens i. Proof of U.S. Citizenship ii. Valid, unexpired U.S. passport OR iii. Original or government-issued birth certificate of the U.S., American Samoa, or Swains Island AND a government-issued picture identification OR iv. Original certification of birth abroad with raised seal (Form FS-545 or Form DS-1350) AND a government-issued picture identification OR v. Original certificate of U.S. citizenship with raised seal (Form N-560 or N-561) ora Certificate of Repatriation (Form N-581) AND government-issued picture ID OR vi. Original U.S. Naturalization Certificate with raised seal (Form N-550 or N-570) AND a government-issued picture ID vii. FAA Class I or Class II Medical viii. FAA Airman’s Certificate: Private Pilot Certificate (Rotorcraft) ix. FAA Knowledge Test (if completed) B. Foreign Nationals i. Passport ii. Visa iii. FAA Class I or Class II Medical iv. Complete TSA Training application Additionally, all students must satisfy the requirements identified in Part 141; Appendix B, applicable to the certificate or rating sought by the learner. If the student is degree seeking, they must meet the enrollment criteria of the University of Oklahoma Aviation Department. Revision-2.0 Page 1-1 Ground Training Course Objective The student will develop the knowledge specified by 14 CFR Part 141 Appendix B and the Airman Certification Standards for a Private Pilot Rotorcraft/Helicopter certificate. The student will be expected to utilize this knowledge to receive a passing score on the Private Pilot Knowledge Test. Ground Training Course Completion Standards The ground-training course will be completed when the student pilot demonstrates knowledge that meets or exceeds those standards as outlined in the Semper Fly Helicopters Standard Operating Procedures and Safety Policies Manual and the Airman Certification Standards. *(The

FAQs

What are the enrollment prerequisites for the Private Pilot Ground Training Course?

Students must meet minimum age, demonstrate English proficiency for FAA requirements, be financially ready to fund training, and be available for an interview and assessment. The school also requires students to satisfy Part 141 enrollment requirements and any applicable university criteria for degree-seeking students.

What documents are required for U.S. citizens and foreign nationals?

U.S. citizens must provide proof of citizenship such as a valid U.S. passport or birth certificate (and appropriate government-issued ID), plus required medical and the FAA airman certificate. Foreign nationals must provide passport, visa, FAA medical, and a complete TSA training application.

How does the manual define course completion standards and training duration?

Completion occurs when the student demonstrates knowledge meeting or exceeding the specified standards aligned with the school’s Standard Operating Procedures and Safety Policies and the Airman Certification Standards. Ground school is delivered through course enrollment with a minimum of 61.1 classroom hours.

Sep 25, 2026

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