THE SEQUENCE OF THE VARIOUS STAGES OF THIS COURSE
Online Ground School
- You will receive your online codes upon enrollment
- You can start your online ground school as soon as you receive these codes
- This interactive online ground school includes detailed study material covering all required theory for this course
- It also prepares you for the FAA computer-based written examination with simulated multiple simulated practice tests
- This online ground school is self-paced
- Upon completion of this, along with your three consecutive 90% scores on your practice examination, you will be prepared to take your FAA computer-based written examination
Virtual Class
- Virtual classes are scheduled routinely throughout the year in a group set-up
- This is done with a live instructor and can be completed along with your online ground school simultaneously
- This virtual interactive live class conducted online covers all the important theoretical concepts required for this course
- Contact us after enrollment for the next available class
In-person Scheduled Class
- This is an in-person class conducted at our facility scheduled routinely throughout the year in a group set-up
- This must be completed prior to taking the FAA computer-based written exam
- You will be scheduled to attend the next available in-person class once you arrive at our facility at DuPage Airport
- This in-person class offers the opportunity to review and get additional clarification on the material learned in both the online ground school and the virtual live class
FAA Computer-based Written Exam
- The FAA computer-based written examination is conducted in-house at our facility
- Upon demonstrating three consecutive 90% scores or above on your practice tests, you will need to contact our flight school manager to register and take your exam
- International students: Required to pass this examination before starting flight lessons
- US Residents: Required to pass this examination prior to their first solo flight
Commencement of Flight Training
Once TSA/AFSP approval / endorsement is obtained, you will be scheduled with a flight instructor and start your flight lessons.
Oral Exam Preparation
While you are undergoing your flight training, you will also need to simultaneously prepare for your FAA Oral Examination.
Private Pilot Checkride
- Once you have completed the required aeronautical experience and have exceeded Airmen Certification Standards required by the FAA, you will graduate from the course with the instructor signing you off for the final FAA Checkride
- The Checkride includes oral examination and flight test by an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner
Once you pass your Private Pilot Checkride, you will now be a fully certified Pilot!
The flight lessons have been designed to build your proficiency in flying the aircraft progressively. The theoretical knowledge you have learned in your online ground school, virtual live class and in-person class will be applied during your flight training. Our syllabus book and flight training record will be used to follow the prescribed flight lesson sequence.
| OVERVIEW OF THE FLIGHT LESSON SEQUENCE IS AS FOLLOWS: | |
| STAGE I | PRE-SOLO |
| STRAIGHT & LEVEL | |
| TAKE OFF & LANDINGS/ X-WINDS | |
| CLIMBS & DESCENTS WITH TURNS | |
| SLOW FLIGHT | |
| STALLS & RECOVERIES | |
| SPIN AWARENESS | |
| STEEP TURNS | |
| RECTANGULAR COURSE | |
| S-TURNS | |
| TURNS AROUND A POINT | |
| EMERGENCY DESCENT | |
| FORWARD SLIP | |
| EMERGENCY PROCEDURES / GO AROUND | |
| TRAFFIC PATTERN /TOUCH & GO’S | |
| PASSING THE FAA WRITTEN EXAMINATION IS PRE-REQUISITE TO SOLO | |
| FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD SOLOS | |
| STAGE II | POST-SOLO |
| SOFT/SHORT FIELD TAKE OFF & LANDINGS | |
| VOR NAVIGATION -TRACKING, INTERCEPTION, KEY HEADING | |
| NIGHT FLIGHT | |
| STAGE III | BASIC ATTITUDE INSTRUMENT |
| STRAIGHT & LEVEL FLIGHT | |
| CONSTANT AIRSPEED CLIMBS / DESCENTS | |
| TURNS TO HEADINGS | |
| RECOVERY FROM UNUSUAL FLIGHT ATTITUDES | |
| RADIO COMMUNICATIONS, NAVIGATION, SYSTEMS / FACILITIES, & RADAR SERVICES | |
| STAGE IV | CROSS COUNTRIES |
| THREE DUAL CROSS COUNTRIES:
FIRST DUAL CROSS COUNTRY (DAY): DPA-JVL-DPA SECOND DUAL CROSS COUNTRY (DAY): DPA-VYS-DPA THIRD DUAL CROSS COUNTRY (DAY & NIGHT): DPA-MLI-VYS-DPA |
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| THREE SOLO CROSS COUNTRIES:
FIRST SOLO CROSS COUNTRY(DAY): DPA-JVL-DPA SECOND SOLO CROSS COUNTRY (DAY): DPA-VYS-DPA THIRD SOLO CROSS COUNTRY (DAY): DPA-MLI-VYS-DPA |
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| PILOTAGE AND DEAD RECKONING | |
| LOST PROCEDURES | |
| DIVERSIONS | |
| FLIGHT FOLLOWING | |
| STAGE V | CHECKRIDE PREPERATION |