Ground Schools Dominion Aviation offers Private and Instrument Ground Schools several times through out the year. Dates and details of upcoming classes are listed below. These courses are designed to prepare students to take and successfully complete the FAA Private Pilot and Instrument Knowledge Exams. They also serve as excellent reviews for licensed pilots wanting a review or updates in regulatory changes. The courses cover topics and questions from the examination. The actual FAA exam may be scheduled after completion of the course with your instructor's signoff. Students who attend our ground schools are offered a discount on the exam upon completion of the courses. You may confirm interest in a ground school at any time by calling the DAS Front Desk on (804) 271-7793 or by e-mail at flightschool@dominionaviation.com – please provide your name and a daytime telephone number, we will contact you when dates have been finalized. Class numbers range from 8 to 12 students in a round-the-table conference room setting. Formal instruction is given using overhead and video formats. Added value is given through Q&A, actual experiences of instructors/students and general discussion. Note that DAS ground schools are comprehensive and intensive – you will need to study between each class for up to three hours for maximum benefit. Private Ground School: New class begins July 14th thru' August 25th, 2008. Registrations being accepted now. This School is ideal for students new to aviation. Classes are held on Mondays and Thursdays 6:00 P.M to 9:00 P.M. for six/seven weeks (13 class sessions) in the downstairs conference room in the airport terminal. These classes may also serve as an excellent review for licensed Private pilots needing recurrency training. In addition, we will offer lots of real world, practical flying information. Costs: Tuition: $400.00 Includes a non-refundable $50 deposit due at the time of registration – the balance must be paid prior to the first class. Required books: @ $125.00 Jeppesen Knowledge Exam Jeppesen Textbook ASA plotter ASA paper flight computer Students planning to pursue flight training in the near future may wish to consider purchasing a Private Pilot Kit which contains items for ground school and additional material needed to complete the private pilot course. Cost is $224.95 Licensed private pilots wishing to attend the course in a “review” mode may do so, space permitting for a fee of $150.00 Instrument Ground School: Call for information This School is for holders of the Private Pilot Certificate who wish to improve their piloting skills and would like to have the option of flying in lower than VFR weather. Classes are held on Tuesdays 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. for twelve weeks in the downstairs conference room in the airport terminal. The Instrument Ground School will provide you with the ground instruction necessary for you to take and successfully complete the following FAA written exams: Instrument Airplane, Instrument Instructor and Instrument Ground Instructor. It will provide a basic understanding of the aeronautical knowledge required for the instrument rating. These classes may also serve as an excellent review for licensed pilots needing recurrency training. In addition, we will offer lots of real world, practical flying information. Instruction is provided by an experienced ATP and Instructor-Pilot. Costs: Tuition: $400.00 Includes a non-refundable $50 deposit due at the time of registration – the balance must be paid prior to the first class. Required Books: @ $160.00 Jeppesen Instrument Manual Jeppesen Instrument Knowledge Exam Study Guide Airport Facilities Directory (NE) North/East Terminal Procedure (NE-3) L 35/36 Enroute Chart FAR/AIM 2008 Instrument Rated Pilots wanting a review may attend any instrument ground school class during this session for $100.00, space permitting. GPS for VFR Pilots Ground School: Call for new class dates. A new course designed exclusively for VFR pilots. Classes are held over two evenings 6.00pm to 9pm., each month or according to demand. Learn the essentials of GPS navigation using Garmin 430, King KLN 89B and 94. Understand pre-flight procedures. Become familiar with RAIM, VFR Waypoints, En-route and Terminal Procedures. Get hands-on experience with these three GPS systems commonly found in general aviation aircraft including DAS rentals. Create simple flight plans, practice Direct-to and Nearest functions. Cost is $125.00 per person for 6 hours instruction. Class size is limited to three persons per class to provide more individual attention and hands-on experience with PC based simulator. All materials provided. Classes are scheduled based on demand so please call and put your name on the waiting list if you are interested.