Rexburg and Pocatello
In-Person Ground School
Ground school is the classroom side of flight training. Ours is taught in person by a Certified Flight Instructor in Rexburg and Pocatello, with an online option.
- 4weeks
- 12sessions
- 24hours of coursework and Q&A
- $495for the course
Your Flight Training Foundation
Ground school teaches the knowledge behind the flying. It is the foundation for what you do in the cockpit, and it prepares you for the FAA written and oral exams.
The course is practical. Your instructor teaches from experience in the airplane, and you will have plenty of chances to ask questions.
What the Course Covers
Twelve sessions over four weeks cover:
- Aerodynamics
- Weather
- Regulations
- Navigation
- Airplane systems
- Flight procedures
In-Person Experts
Ground school is taught by a Certified Flight Instructor, in the room with you. Your instructor teaches from a practical standpoint, with years of experience behind it.
You will have many chances to ask questions and get answers based on that experience.
How It Fits With Flying
Alongside your flight lessons
This is what we recommend. What you learn in the classroom gets applied in the airplane right away, which helps both stick.
Before you start flying
You do not have to finish ground school first, but you can.
On its own
The course can be taken with or without flight training.
Online
There is also an online option, so you can learn in the format that fits your schedule.
When the Next Class Starts
New cohorts start regularly in both Rexburg and Pocatello. Call (208) 996-8645 for the next available start date.
To get ready for the written exam, read 6 Tips: Prepare for the FAA Private Pilot Written Exam. One of the tips is to take practice tests until you are consistently scoring in the 90s.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ground school and why is it required?
Ground school is the classroom side of flight training, where you learn the knowledge behind flying: aerodynamics, weather, regulations, navigation, airplane systems, and flight procedures. It's the foundation for everything you do in the cockpit and prepares you for the FAA written and oral exams. At Bravo 6, ground school is taught by an actual Certified Flight Instructor who teaches from real-world experience.
Is ground school offered in person, online, or both?
Both. We offer in-person ground school in Rexburg and Pocatello, as well as an online option, so you can learn in the format that fits your schedule and learning style.
Do I need to take ground school before I start flying?
No, you don't have to complete it first. Ground school is the foundation of your training and can be taken before or alongside your flight lessons. Many students do both at once so the knowledge and the hands-on flying reinforce each other.
How long does ground school take to complete?
Our in-person ground school runs four weeks, with 12 sessions totaling about 24 hours of coursework and Q&A. New cohorts start regularly in both Rexburg and Pocatello, so call us for the next available start date.
How much does ground school cost?
Ground school is $495.
Does ground school prepare me for the FAA written exam?
Yes. Preparing you to pass your FAA written and oral exams is a core goal of the course. You'll learn from a practicing CFI and have plenty of opportunity to ask questions and get answers grounded in real flying experience.
Can I do ground school alongside my flight lessons?
Absolutely, and we recommend it. Taking ground school concurrently with flight training lets you immediately apply what you learn in the classroom to what you do in the airplane, which helps both stick. Ground school can also be taken on its own, with or without concurrent flight training.
