We recommend that all students obtain the GLEIM Pilot Handbook and GLEIM Private Pilot FFA Knowledge Test Prep books. Both books can be purchased from Winds Air at a discounted price.
If you purchase one of the GLEIM Pilot Kits, these books are included in the kits. The kits are also available from Winds Air at a discounted price.
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA, 3/2023)
Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement for Sport Pilot, Recreational Pilot, Remote Pilot, and Private Pilot (FAA, 6/11/2018)
Aeronautical Chart Users’ Guide (FAA, 1/25/2024)
Plane Sense: General Aviation Information (FAA, 2008)
Week Lesson Instructor
Week 1- Overview of Certificates and Ratings MonaLisa
February 8 Lesson 1: Airplanes and Aerodynamics
Week 2- Lesson 2: Airplane Instruments, Engines and Systems Phil
February 15 CANCELLED
Week 3- Lesson 5: Performance and Weight and Balance MonaLisa
February 22
Week 4- Lesson 4: Federal Regulations Tyler/Willow
March 1 Lesson 2: Airplane Instruments, Engines and Systems
Week 5- Lesson 3: Airports, Air Traffic Control and Airspace Willow
March 8
Week 6- Lesson 7: Aviation Weather Lance
March 15
Week 7- Lesson 8: Aviation Weather Services Lance
March 22
Week 8- Lesson 9: Navigation Charts, Publications and Flight Computers
March 29 Matt
Week 9- Lesson 10: Navigation Systems Phill
April 5 Lesson 11: Cross Country
Week 10- Lesson 6: Aeromedical Factors and Aeronautical Decision Making
April 12 Lance
Week 11- Review
April 19
Week 12- Final Exam