Here's a sample so you can get a feel.
Discover how navigation logs work, select appropriate altitudes, and determine fuel requirements. We'll explore practical navigation techniques and decision-making processes. Learn about how both traditional tools and modern flight planning software are used to prepare for safe and efficient flights.
Essential concepts of aircraft weight and balance. Learn how weight affects aircraft performance, understand center of gravity calculations, and explore loading limits. Using flight simulator demonstrations, we'll examine the effects of different loading configurations and their impact on flight characteristics.
Dive into the crucial world of aircraft performance. Learn how factors like temperature, pressure, and wind affect takeoff distances and cruise performance. Understand key concepts such as density altitude and its impact on flight operations.
Learn about atmospheric principles, pressure systems, wind patterns, and cloud formation. Discover how to interpret essential weather reports like METARs and TAFs. Understand how weather impacts flight operations and safety.
Explore essential navigation techniques for pilots. Learn about pilotage, dead reckoning, VOR, and GPS navigation methods. Using X-Plane 12 for demonstrations, we'll cover practical skills like reading sectional charts, calculating and applying wind correction, and navigating directly to a VOR. This class is perfect for student pilots and aviation enthusiasts looking to understand how pilots find their way through the skies.
This class covers essential regulations for pilots, focusing on FAA rules that govern flight operations. Learn about pilot responsibilities, preflight requirements, aircraft equipment, and key operational rules including weather minimums, right-of-way, speed limits, and altitude restrictions. Using X-Plane 12 for demonstrations, we'll explore real-world applications of these regulations. Ideal for student pilots and aviation enthusiasts looking to understand the legal framework of flying.
This class covers essential airspace and airport operations knowledge for pilots. You'll learn about uncontrolled airports in Class G airspace, then explore Class E and D airspace. Topics include airport information, runway systems, traffic patterns, automated weather reporting, and airport markings. Using Microsoft Flight Simulator, we'll demonstrate real-world scenarios like interpreting sectional charts and communicating with air traffic control. Suitable for student pilots and aviation enthusiasts looking to build a solid foundation in airspace navigation and airport procedures.
Explore the core principles of flight in this highly-visual class. Learn about lift, drag, thrust, and weight, and how we control them as pilots. Understand stalls, angle of attack, and aircraft control surfaces. Featuring live X-Plane 12 demonstrations, this class covers basic aerodynamics principles and topics like adverse yaw, left-turning tendencies, and stalls. Perfect for student pilots and aviation enthusiasts looking to deepen their understanding of how aircraft really fly.
Unlock the mysteries of aircraft operation in this comprehensive course. Dive into essential aircraft systems including engines, fuel, and electrical components. Master flight instruments like altimeters and airspeed indicators, understanding their functions and potential errors. With live X-Plane 12 demonstrations, you'll gain practical knowledge of everything from basic engine principles to complex gyroscopic instruments. Ideal for aspiring pilots and aviation enthusiasts looking to deepen their understanding of how aircraft truly function.
Simple and technically-accurate explanations, real-time simulation experiments, easy-going and friendly nature of the instructor.
Very informative, enjoyed the class! Thank you!!
I liked listening to someone explain things while also having a dynamic visual representation to watch at the same time.
I'm a long time simmer since the 1980's, self-trained on Aeronautics and your class is the PERFECT summary that “rounds out” all the information that I have assembled over the years. You class was “succinct”, straightforward, and I can now be that “pretend” pilot by attending FSC Ground School. Thank you.
Learned some things about how instruments work that I didn't know before. Clear explanations of gyros and vacuum instruments.
Packed with useful information, presented in a clear, easy-to-understand way. Thanks for offering these free intro classes. Gives me a good feel for what I need to follow up on to pursue my goal of getting my pilot's license.
- Candice E.
We offer a 100% money-back guarantee. If you're unsatisfied with a class, you can request a full refund within 7 days of purchase.
Each class lasts approximately 1 hour.
We are happy to offer the live class for free to attendees. In order to make it sustainable for us to keep offering the class, which requires significant preparation and resources from professional instructors, we do charge for access to recordings and additional materials.
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