Ground School

Willamette Aviation offers comprehensive Ground Schools for our student pilots, as well as those seeking additional certificates and ratings.

We want to produce skilled, safe aviators who can pass the required flight test, but we also want to get you prepared for your exams — the pre-solo, written, and oral — which are major milestones of flight training just as important as the flight test itself.

Why choose to enroll in our Ground School? You certainly have the option to "go it alone," and there are some self-motivated students who make that choice. But for most, it simply won't be enough.

With classroom study, you will progress on a regular schedule that keeps you motivated and helps ensure that you won't fall behind. You will have direct access to a certified instructors — experts who will take the time to clarify difficult concepts. And you will be on your way to getting the required endorsement to take the knowledge test.

Ground School also gives you the opportunity to meet and interact with other students — new pilots who are progressing through their training just as you are, which gives everyone a great opportunity to share experiences and learn from each other.

And we keep our classes small, normally fewer than ten students in a casual setting that is designed to promote a relaxed, discussion-based learning environment.

The Education Hangar

All of our Ground School classes are conducted in our Education Hangar, just next door to our main building at Willamette Aviation — away from the day-to-day business of the pilot's lounge and shop.

Students meet in a comfortable classroom setting, and the instructors have access to slides, charts, and video materials, all contributing to a vivid learning experience.

We like to keep things informal, and we think our Education Hangar is ideal for student pilots who want to enjoy the learning process.

Advanced Ratings

In addition to our Private Pilot Ground School, we also offer training solutions for licensed pilots who are progressing to Instrument, Commercial, Multi-Engine, and CFI/CFII.

Feel free to call, email, or drop by for more information.