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Tuscola County ISD

FAA Certified Private Pilot Ground School

In cooperation with Legacy Aviation Saginaw Facebook Legacy Aviation Saginaw

Tuscola Technology Center

1401 Cleaver Rd., Caro, MI 48723

Beginning September 15th, Monday and Wednesday 5:30 to 8:30pm 10 Weeks (60 hours)

Includes all study materials and fees.

Professional Pilot or Fly for Fun!!! It’s a great time to start training for an aviation career—rising salaries, signing bonuses, retention bonuses and travel benefits—and with the pilot shortage expected to continue for the next 10 to 15 years, there have never been more opportunities!

Course Description: Our course will provide the aeronautical knowledge required of a private pilot and prepare the student to take the FAA Private Pilot written examination. The FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Test is 60 multiple choice questions. The test is taken at a PSI certified testing center (Flint). A minimum of 70% is required by the FAA for a PASS. There is a PSI test cost of $175, NOT included in the ground school fee. You require an endorsement from a FAA Certified Instructor to take the test. To earn that endorsement, you must pass your ground school Final Exam with minimum score of 80%. A certificate of endorsement will be issued at graduation. Topics include: aerodynamics, engine and aircraft systems, airport operations, weight and balance, aircraft performance, Federal Aviation Regulations, meteorology, airspace, navigation and flight physiology. The Gleim Study Kit contains all the necessary study materials (including an online testing supplement) and equipment for flight lessons. Students must be dedicated and prepared "prior" to each class to be able to gain a full and accurate understanding of the information. Besides class time, students should plan to study 4 or more hours each week.

Course Goals & Objectives: The course provides the required ground instruction for Private Pilot Certification under Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) 61.105(b). Upon completion of the ground school, you will be prepared for the FAA Private Pilot Written test as well as receive the ground training necessary for the Private Pilot Practical test.

Classes will be held on Monday and Wednesday from 5:30 to 8:30pm beginning September 15th . Pre-registration and payment are required by August 25th, 2025. Pricing for the Ground School, study materials and associated ISD fees is $850**. Origination and distribution of the Gleim Study Kit and Syllabus will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 Monday September 8th .

NOTE: A minimum of 4 students is required for the class to be scheduled.

Your PP Ground School Instructor is Jerry Oprea. Jerry is a FAA certified Commercial, Instrument and Advanced (AGI) and Instrument (IGI) Ground School Instructor. Jerry began learning to fly with his dad. He made his first solo flight at Saginaw Municipal Airport Aug. 1972 while a senior at Vassar High School. Jerry then attended Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City Michigan and participated in their flight program. After a long career in Supply Chain Distribution, Jerry retired and is an elite ground school instructor in the Great Lakes Bay Region, with class averages of 87% on the FAA Written Exam. Several guest speakers are scheduled to meet with the class, affording you the opportunity to hear their personal story to becoming career pilots, answer questions and suggest resources to assist in achieving your goals.

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