Ground School Spring 2024 Syllabus - Revised February 14, 2024 - Schedule and Topics

Sep 25, 2026

Spring 2024 Ground School syllabus outlining the revised course details, including the class dates from March 23rd through May 11th, meeting every Saturday from 8:30 to 1:30. The plan specifies the learning location, administrative preparation and cost structure for course-only versus the package including publications and aviation academy membership. It presents a weekly topic-by-date breakdown tied to PHAK chapters and concludes with the end-of-course FAA exam and the required references for the higher-cost package.

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Reading Time3 min

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Course Overview

Schedule, Location, and Costs

Reference Materials

Weekly Class Topics

Week 1: March 23rd

Week 2: March 30th

Week 3: April 6th

Week 4: April 13th

Week 5: April 20th

Week 6: April 27th

Week 7: May 4th

Week 8: May 11th

Week 9: May 18th

Spring 2024 GROUND SCHOOL SYLLABUS Revised February 14, 2024 Class begins March 23rd – Ends May 11th, every Saturday 8:30 – 1:30. Location Fryeburg Academy Prepared by: H. Edmund Bergeron, AGI Cost- $275 (course only) $395 with publications Aviation Academy Membership required. Academy membership fee is $100 for students (18 and under) and $300 for adults per year. Note: Student Academy membership and tuition may be paid by your school. Check with them first. Class/Date Topics PHAK Chapters 1 (March 23rd) Private Pilot Certificate & Medical Requirements, Aeronautical Decision-Making. 1, 2, 17 2 (March 30th) Airplane Construction, Instruments, Engines and Systems. Aerodynamics of Flight. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 3 (April 6th) Airports, Air Traffic Control, Communications and Airspace. 14, 15, Appendix C 4 (April 13th) Federal Aviation Regulations. Pilot Hbk Unit 4, FAR/AIM 14 CFR Parts 1, 21,39,43, 47,61,91 5(April 20th) Airplane Performance and Weight & Balance. 9, 10, 11 6(April 27th) Aeromedical Factors and Stage One Test. 17 7(May 4th) Aviation Weather & Aviation Weather Services 12, 13 8(May 11th) Navigation, Charts & Publications, Navigation Systems, Cross Country Flight Planning 16, 9(May 18th) End of Course Practice FAA Exam. References (provided with $395 package) PHAK = “Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, FAA-H-8083-25B” -free-Downloadable at www.faa.gov or [purchase from](purchase from www.Sportys.com $24.95)[ ](purchase from www.Sportys.com $24.95)[www.Sportys.com](purchase from www.Sportys.com $24.95)[ $24.95](purchase from www.Sportys.com $24.95) Gleim – “Pilot Handbook, a comprehensive text and reference for all pilots”, $24.95, [www.Gleimaviation.com](www.Gleimaviation.com) Gleim – “Private Pilot – FAA Knowledge Test Prep” $22.95 [www.gleimaviation.com](www.gleimaviation.com) [2022 FAR/AIM-Free-Downloadable at www.FAA.gov or $19.95 from Gleim or Sporty](2022 FAR/AIM-Free-Downloadable at www.FAA.gov or $19.95 from Gleim or Sporty)’s E6B Flight Computer –(Fiberboard) $14.95 – from Gleim

FAQs

When does the Spring 2024 Ground School class meet and where is it held?

Classes run every Saturday from March 23rd to May 11th, 8:30 to 1:30, at Fryeburg Academy.

What are the course costs and membership requirements?

Cost is $275 for the course only or $395 with publications. Aviation Academy membership is required: $100 for students (18 and under) and $300 for adults per year.

Which topics are covered each week and how are they linked to PHAK chapters?

The syllabus lists weekly topics (e.g., private pilot requirements, construction and systems, airports and communications, FARs, performance and weight & balance, aeromedical factors, weather, and navigation) alongside corresponding PHAK chapter numbers.

Sep 25, 2026

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