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Ground School
Friday, February 29, 2008

Private Ground School

Private Pilot Ground School will not run in March.  We will start a new session Tuesday April 8th, 2008

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Private Pilot CoursePrivate Pilot Training at Sky Wings Aviation Academy

Age:

Minimum age for Student Pilot Permit - 14 years
Minimum age for Private Pilot License - 17 years

Medical:

Candidate must pass a medical exam conducted by a Transport Canada Designated Examiner. An electrocardiogram is required if the candidate is 40 years of age or older. (Where to get your medical in Alberta)




License Requirements:  
   
Minimum Transport Canada
17 hours dual instruction
12 hours solo practice
45 hours total flight time
40 hours ground school
Average Program
25 hours dual instruction
20 hours solo practice
40 hours ground school
45 hours total flight time
Knowledge & Experience
Candidate must pass a written exam as well as a flight test. There is no minimum educational requirements and all course material is well laid out and easy to understand.
Ground Training
Extensive ground training and numerous proficiency exams will ensure that the student is thoroughly prepared for the written exam.
Book Kit
"From the Ground Up"
"Flight Training Manual"
"Pilot Log Book"
"Pultz Private Pilot Study"
"Pilot Training Record"
Map, Plotter, Computer, your first
Flying Case, POH
ICAO Ruler
Flight Training
The popular Cessna 152 & 172 provides a comfortable, stable learning platform.
Time required to complete the Course
Students enrolled in our full time course programs will require 6 weeks for completion. Those wishing to train on a part time basis can expect to take 3 or 4 months to complete the course. Training can be conveniently arranged around your personal schedule.
Ground School
Ground school commences the second week of each month and is held on Tuesday/Thursday evenings and Saturdays. For specific dates please call our office.
We also have a one-on-one program to suit individuals with a unique schedule which won't fit into our regular program. Confirm with one of our instructors for a quote.

 

Ground School Regular Schedule Week #1

TIME TUESDAY THURSDAY TIME SATURDAY
1900 -
2020
Theory of Flight I
A
Engines &
Airframes D
0800 -
0920
MET 1
B
2030 -
2150
CFS/COMM
A
Theory of Flight II
A
0930 -
1050
Air Law I
D
      1100 -
1220
Flight Ops
(W & B)        B
      1300 - 1420 Instruments
C


Ground School Regular Schedule Week #2

TIME TUESDAY THURSDAY TIME SATURDAY
1900 -
2020
MET II
B
Met III
B
0800 -
0920
MET IV
B
2030 -
2150
Air Law II
D
E6B Computer
A
0930 -
1050
Flight Ops
(Performance Charts)         B
      1100 -
1220
Human Factors
C
      1300 -
1420
PDM
C


Ground School Regular Schedule Week #3

TIME TUESDAY THURSDAY TIME SATURDAY
1900 -
2020
NAV I
A
RADIO NAV
A
0800 -
0920
Flight Ops
(Airport Pro)   C
2030 -
2150
MET V
B
MET Review
B
0930 -
1050
General
A
      1100 -
1220
NAV II
A
      1300 -
1420
As required


Flight Training Aircraft - Cessna 152/172

Aircraft Cessna 152 Cessna 172
Description World's most popular aircraft trainer World's most popular single engine aircraft
Seating Two place Aircraft Four place Aircraft
Cruise speed 100 knots/115 mph 110 knots/126 mph
Sky Wings Aircraft Available Sky Wings' C-152 has the Sparrowhawk conversion kit which gives improved all-round performance.
Sky Wings has four C-172's for your convenience. This allows us to customize your flying schedule.


COURSE COSTS CESSNA-152
27 Hours Dual @ $130/hr
4,266.00
15 Hours Solo @ $110/hr
1,650.00
5 Hours Ground Briefing @ $40/hr
 200.00
5 Hours Exam Review @ $40/hr
 200.00
3 Hours Simulator @ $148/hr
 444.00
Ground School
325.00
Book Kit
  300.00
Administration Fee
  100.00
  Subtotal
7,485.00
  GST
449.10
TOTAL**  
$ 7,934.10

COURSE COSTS CESSNA-172
27 Hours Dual @ $171/hr
4,617.00
15 Hours Solo @ $123/hr
1,845.00
5 Hours Ground Briefing @ $40/hr
 200.00
5 Hours Exam Review @ $40/hr
 200.00
3 Hours Simulator @ $148/hr
 444.00
Ground School
  325.00
Book Kit
  300.00
Administration Fee
100.00
  Subtotal
7,031.00
  GST
481.86
TOTAL**  
$ 8,521.86

 

*Approximate cost of training: Training times and individual ground briefing requirements may vary between individuals. For this reason it is not possible to forecast exact cost for the course. Prices are subject to change without notice.

**Transport Canada fees for Flight Testing & Licensing, fees for medicals and medical renewals are not included.
(Where to get your medical in Alberta) For budgeting purposes we estimate that you will need approximately $ 500. to cover these costs. Written exams for the PPL can be done on Examination Computers at the Sky Wings Aviation Academy Red Deer location.

Note: Flying Training and Ground School are tax deductible, provided that the individual is contemplating a career in aviation.

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