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AeroDynamic Private and Sport Pilot Ground School Starts Aug 1
Jul 19 2012The next session of our popular Sport / Private Pilot Ground School starts Wed Aug 1, 2012.
Classes are held Wednesdays at 6:30 – 9.00 pm.
The ground school covers all the information you will need to fly safely and to pass the knowledge test. Some homework, in the form of extra reading is required.
You can join the class at any point, and continue through the next session, or simply drop in for sessions that interest you.
Cost is $220.00 for the complete course ($20 discount for EAA Members). Materials not included. You will need to buy books and materials. They ara available from the Instructor, or in any pilot shop.
If you don’t want the whole course, you can drop in for single sessions, at a cost of $20 per session. Licensed pilots who want a refresher are welcome. You can join the class at any point, and continue through the next session.
Click here for more information, enroll and pay online, or call the office on (408) 320-9614 to enroll, or email groundschool@aerodynamicaviation.com
Class Schedule
The schedule may be changed to account for public holidays or changes in the syllabus.
Week 1
Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Week 13 Week 14 Week 15 |
Aircraft Structure, Flight Controls and Principles
Aerodynamic of Flight Aircraft Systems Flight Instruments Flight manuals, Documents, Weight and Balance Aircraft Performance Airport Operations Airspace, Aeromedical factors Federal Aviation Rules an regulations – FAR Part 61 Federal Aviation Rules an regulations – FAR Part 91 Weather Theory Weather Services, Charts and briefings Navigation Radio Navigation, Aeronatical Decision Making (ADM) X – Country Flight Planning, review, final review |
About the Instructor
Larry Reed, CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI, IGI, BS in Professional Aeronautics, Embry Riddle
Larry is our popular Sport and Private Pilot Ground School instructor. Larry had his first airplane ride at six and has loved airplanes and flying since. He began flying lessons in 1964 at the Navy Memphis Flying Club, soloed in 1966 at RHV and became a CFI in 1977, also at RHV. He admits to having his taildragger skills improved by Len von Clemm who also taught him aerobatics in 1978. He taught in tail-draggers and tri-cycle geared airplanes at Amelia Reid Aviation and other flight schools since 1977.
Going Solo: Michael Busch
Jul 09 2012Congratulations to Michael Busch who soloed Citabria N9091L. Well done Michael and his CFI Erik Schmidt!
Going Solo: Zinnia Kilkenny
Jul 05 2012Congratulations to Zinnia Kilkenny who soloed Citabria N1701H. Well done Zinnia and CFI Jim Grant (with a little help from Zdravko and Rimas)!!
Welcome Mike Krueger!
Jul 05 2012Mike Krueger joined the ranks of our Sport Pilot students here at AeroDynamic Aviation. He enjoyed an introductory lesson with CFI Daniel Most in SportStar N712MF.
New Private Pilot: Jim Crawford
Jul 03 2012Congratulations to Jim Crawford who passed his Private Pilot checkride with Examiner Sherry Diamond in Cessna N61637. Well done to Jim and his CFI Rich Digrazzi. Way to go!!
N53456 is coming!
Jun 27 2012Our latest addition to the fleet is on her way. Father and son team, Mark and Mike Nelson are flying it from Florida. As I type this they are in Carlsbad, NM, and by tomorrow they ought to be here. Check out their flight track here.
‘456 is a 1981 Cessna 172P. She has a Garmin 430W IFR approach approved GPS/NAV/COM, plus a Garmin 327 digital solid state transponder and a PS Engineering intercom.
She is scheduled to start work at Salinas this weekend. Until you can fly her, here are some pictures.
Going Solo: Mike Bourne
Jun 27 2012Another AeroDynamic Fledgling leaves the nest! Congratulations to Mike Bourne who soloed Cessna 54102 under the watchful eyes of CFI Jen Delp-Mallett.
Well done Mike and Jen.
Going Solo: Ahrash Aleshi
Jun 23 2012Congratulations to Ahrash Aleshi who soloed Citabria N1806G! Well done Ahrash and CFI Erik Schmidt!
Going Solo: Matthew Main
Jun 20 2012Congratulations to Matthew Main who soloed Cessna N98485! Way to go Matt and CFI Dick Chang!!
VIP TFR Monterey / Carmel, June 19th and 20th – only a 3 mile one this time
Jun 18 2012
ATTENTION ALL PILOTS
ANTICIPATED
VIP TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTION (TFR)
Carmel, CA
June 19 & 20, 2012
You are encouraged to check with the Lockheed Martin Automated Flight Service Station (AFSS) or the FAA website at http://tfr.faa.gov for NOTAM information relating to CFR 91-141 TFR’s.
There have been significant changes to restrictions placed in effect during designated time periods for VIP activities. These can include restrictions placed up to 3 nautical miles and up to 3 thousand feet AGL in proximity of the VIP. Please ensure that you become very familiar with NOTAM’s in effect for VIP Movements. Do not hesitate to ask the AFSS specialist for clarification.
Additionally, familiarization with intercept procedures is strongly encouraged.
Unauthorized flight activities within CFR 91-141 TFR’s may result in intervention by military aircraft and possible suspension or revocation of flight privileges.
Contact the Lockheed Martin Automated Flight Service Station
@ 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) generally no sooner than 24 hours in advance for actual TFR information or you may choose to periodically check the FAA website above.