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Aviation Ground School

SPL - Ground School

Focus:

  • Basic Aerodynamics

  • FAA Regulations

  • Airspace Fundamentals

  • Weather Fundamentals

  • Navigation Basics

  • Aircraft Systems & Cockpit Instruments

  • Airport Operations

  • Radio Communications

  • Flight Safety & Risk Management

  • Preflight Planning

Outcome:

Ground Operations and Safety, Aviation Fundamentals, and FAA Knowledge Preparedness

Students receive a Craft Masters Aviation Ground School Completion Certificate. FAA knowledge testing and licensing requirements remain under FAA regulations.

PPL - Ground School

Focus:

  • Advanced Aerodynamics

  • FAA Regulations & Pilot Responsibilities

  • Airspace & Air Traffic Control Procedures

  • Aviation Weather & Weather Services

  • Cross-Country Flight Planning

  • Navigation & Pilotage

  • Aircraft Performance & Limitations

  • Weight and Balance

  • Flight Instruments & Aircraft Systems

  • Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM)

  • Emergency Procedures

  • Human Factors & Aeromedical Knowledge

 

Outcome:

Private Pilot theoretical knowledge, safe flight planning, operational decision-making, and FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Test Preparedness.

Students receive a Craft Masters Aviation Ground School Completion Certificate. FAA knowledge testing and licensing requirements remain under FAA regulations.

IFR - Ground School

Focus:

  • Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Regulations

  • National Airspace System (NAS)

  • IFR Charts & Publications

  • Instrument Navigation Systems

  • VOR, DME, GPS, and RNAV Operations

  • Instrument Approach Procedures

  • Departure & Arrival Procedures (SIDs & STARs)

  • Holding Patterns & Clearances

  • IFR Flight Planning

  • Aviation Weather Analysis

  • Air Traffic Control Communications

  • Instrument Cockpit Scanning Techniques

  • Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM)

  • Risk Management & Flight Safety

  • Emergency & Abnormal IFR Procedures

 

Outcome:

Advanced instrument flight knowledge, proficiency in IFR procedures and navigation systems, enhanced weather decision-making capabilities, and FAA Instrument Rating Knowledge Test Preparedness.

Students receive a Craft Masters Aviation Ground School Completion Certificate. FAA knowledge testing and licensing requirements remain under FAA regulations.

CPL - Ground School

Focus:

  • Commercial Flight Operations

  • Advanced Aerodynamics

  • Complex Aircraft Systems

  • FAA Commercial Pilot Regulations

  • Advanced Navigation & Flight Planning

  • High-Performance Aircraft Operations

  • Aviation Weather Analysis

  • Aircraft Performance Calculations

  • Crew Resource Management (CRM)

  • Aeronautical Decision Making

  • Commercial Flight Safety

  • Professional Pilot Standards

  • Risk Management & Emergency Operations

 

Outcome:

Advanced aviation knowledge for professional flight operations, commercial pilot standards, and FAA Commercial Pilot Knowledge Test Preparedness.

Students receive a Craft Masters Aviation Ground School Completion Certificate. FAA knowledge testing and licensing requirements remain under FAA regulations.

CPL - Ground School

Focus:

  • Commercial Flight Operations

  • Advanced Aerodynamics

  • Complex Aircraft Systems

  • FAA Commercial Pilot Regulations

  • Advanced Navigation & Flight Planning

  • High-Performance Aircraft Operations

  • Aviation Weather Analysis

  • Aircraft Performance Calculations

  • Crew Resource Management (CRM)

  • Aeronautical Decision Making

  • Commercial Flight Safety

  • Professional Pilot Standards

  • Risk Management & Emergency Operations

 

Outcome:

Advanced aviation knowledge for professional flight operations, commercial pilot standards, and FAA Commercial Pilot Knowledge Test Preparedness.

Students receive a Craft Masters Aviation Ground School Completion Certificate. FAA knowledge testing and licensing requirements remain under FAA regulations.

MEL - Ground School

Focus:

  • Multi-Engine Aerodynamics

  • Engine-Out Performance and Procedures

  • Critical Engine Concepts

  • Vmc (Minimum Controllable Airspeed)

  • Asymmetric Thrust Management

  • Multi-Engine Aircraft Systems

  • Weight and Balance

  • Aircraft Performance Calculations

  • Fuel Management

  • Emergency Procedures

  • Advanced Flight Planning

  • Risk Management and Safety

  • FAA Regulations and Operational Requirements

 

Outcome:

Develops the aeronautical knowledge required for safe and efficient operation of multi-engine aircraft, including engine-out procedures, performance planning, systems management, and multi-engine flight safety. Prepares students for practical multi-engine flight training and rating proficiency.

Students receive a Craft Masters Aviation Ground School Completion Certificate. FAA knowledge testing and licensing requirements remain under FAA regulations.

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Craft Masters Academy utilizes industry-leading allied partner Sporty's Ground School curriculum, to provide students with a comprehensive and engaging aviation education designed to prepare them for FAA knowledge examinations and future flight training.

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