Sweet Aviation offers a 13-week course designed to prepare you for passing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Private Pilot Knowledge Exam, one of the requirements for obtaining a private pilot certificate.*
This course offers several classes to choose from at two locations and we are confident that we will help you obtain your dream of flying no matter your schedule.
Three Sessions to Choose from:
Saturdays, 9AM-12PM at Smith Field Airport
Tuesdays, 6–9PM at Smith Field Airport
Wednesdays, 6–9PM at DeKalb County Airport
Let our experienced instructors provide you with the in-depth knowledge required to pass the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Exam, putting you one step closer to becoming a certified pilot.
FAQs
Q: Is ground school all I need to receive a pilot’s certificate? A: No, much like a driver’s license, there are both a ground knowledge portion and a practical portion of flight training.
Q: Do I need to finish ground school before I start flying? A: No, you do not. We actually encourage you to partake in flying and ground school concurrently so that you will be able to apply your knowledge from class to your experience in the aircraft.
Class Information
Entire course is just $599 and includes a flight bag, plotter, flight computer, and logbook
Interactive course of study withcertified instructors from Sweet Aviation
13-week course with three sessions to choose from each week
Pass your FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Exam – guaranteed!*
Classes begins August 17! Each of the 12 weeks you have the option to attend either Saturday mornings from 9AM to 12PM, Tuesday or Wednesday evenings from 6PM to 9PM! See a detailed schedule.
Week 1: Introduction to Private Pilot Ground School
Choose from three dates and locations to attend:
Saturday, August 17
1:00PM– 4:00PM
Smith Field Airport (SMD)
OR
Tuesday, August 20
10:00PM– 1:00AM
Smith Field Airport (SMD)
OR
Wednesday, August 21
10:00PM– 1:00AM
DeKalb Co. Airport (GWB)
Week 2: Airplanes and Aerodynamics
Choose from three dates and locations to attend:
Saturday, August 24
1:00PM– 4:00PM
Smith Field Airport (SMD)
OR
Tuesday, August 27
10:00PM– 1:00AM
Smith Field Airport (SMD)
OR
Wednesday, August 28
10:00PM– 1:00AM
DeKalb Co. Airport (GWB)
Week 3: Airplane Instruments, Engines, and Systems
Choose from three dates and locations to attend:
Saturday, August 31
1:00PM– 4:00PM
Smith Field Airport (SMD)
OR
Tuesday, September 3
10:00PM– 1:00AM
Smith Field Airport (SMD)
OR
Wednesday, September 4
10:00PM– 1:00AM
DeKalb Co. Airport (GWB)
Week 4: Airspace
Choose from three dates and locations to attend:
Saturday, September 7
1:00PM– 4:00PM
Smith Field Airport (SMD)
OR
Tuesday, September 10
10:00PM– 1:00AM
Smith Field Airport (SMD)
OR
Wednesday, September 11
10:00PM– 1:00AM
DeKalb Co. Airport (GWB)
Week 5: Airports and Air Traffic Control
Choose from three dates and locations to attend:
Saturday, September 14
1:00PM– 4:00PM
Smith Field Airport (SMD)
OR
Tuesday, September 17
10:00PM– 1:00AM
Smith Field Airport (SMD)
OR
Wednesday, September 18
10:00PM– 1:00AM
DeKalb Co. Airport (GWB)
Week 6: Charts and Publications
Choose from three dates and locations to attend:
Saturday, September 21
1:00PM– 4:00PM
Smith Field Airport (SMD)
OR
Tuesday, September 24
10:00PM– 1:00AM
Smith Field Airport (SMD)
OR
Wednesday, September 25
10:00PM– 1:00AM
DeKalb Co. Airport (GWB)
Week 7: Federal Aviation Regulations
Choose from three dates and locations to attend:
Saturday, September 28
1:00PM– 4:00PM
Smith Field Airport (SMD)
OR
Tuesday, October 1
10:00PM– 1:00AM
Smith Field Airport (SMD)
OR
Wednesday, October 2
10:00PM– 1:00AM
DeKalb Co. Airport (GWB)
Week 8: Airplane Performance, Weight, and Balance
Choose from three dates and locations to attend:
Saturday, October 5
1:00PM– 4:00PM
Smith Field Airport (SMD)
OR
Tuesday, October 8
10:00PM– 1:00AM
Smith Field Airport (SMD)
OR
Wednesday, October 9
10:00PM– 1:00AM
DeKalb Co. Airport (GWB)
Week 9: Aviation Weather Theory and Services
Choose from three dates and locations to attend:
Saturday, October 12
1:00PM– 4:00PM
Smith Field Airport (SMD)
OR
Tuesday, October 15
10:00PM– 1:00AM
Smith Field Airport (SMD)
OR
Wednesday, October 16
10:00PM– 1:00AM
DeKalb Co. Airport (GWB)
Week 10: Navigation Systems, Aeromedical Factors, and ADM
Choose from three dates and locations to attend:
Saturday, October 19
1:00PM– 4:00PM
Smith Field Airport (SMD)
OR
Tuesday, October 22
10:00PM– 1:00AM
Smith Field Airport (SMD)
OR
Wednesday, October 23
10:00PM– 1:00AM
DeKalb Co. Airport (GWB)
Week 11: Cross-country Flight Planning
Choose from three dates and locations to attend:
Saturday, October 26
1:00PM– 4:00PM
Smith Field Airport (SMD)
OR
Tuesday, October 29
10:00PM– 1:00AM
Smith Field Airport (SMD)
OR
Wednesday, October 30
10:00PM– 1:00AM
DeKalb Co. Airport (GWB)
Week 12: Final Exam Review
Choose from three dates and locations to attend:
Saturday, November 2
1:00PM– 4:00PM
Smith Field Airport (SMD)
OR
Tuesday, November 5
10:00PM– 1:00AM
Smith Field Airport (SMD)
OR
Wednesday, November 6
10:00PM– 1:00AM
DeKalb Co. Airport (GWB)
Week 13: Final Exam
Choose from three dates and locations to attend:
Saturday, November 9
1:00PM– 4:00PM
Smith Field Airport (SMD)
OR
Tuesday, November 12
10:00PM– 1:00AM
Smith Field Airport (SMD)
OR
Wednesday, November 13
10:00PM– 1:00AM
DeKalb Co. Airport (GWB)
*Taking Ground School or passing the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Exam are just two parts of obtaining a
private pilot certificate. A minimum of 40 hours of flight training with a certified flight instructor is an additional
requirement and is not part of this course. Certain requirements apply — see instructor for details.
Email us or give us a call at (260) 299-5492 if you have questions or would like more information.
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