Decided to start pilot training at Green Castle? You're in the right place.
This student guide is a jump start to help get you going!
Please reach out to one of our flight instructors if you have any questions.
This student guide is a jump start to help get you going!
Please reach out to one of our flight instructors if you have any questions.
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This guide will lead you through the required and recommended steps to jump-start your flight training!
REQUIRED ITEMS
RECOMMENDED ITEMS
- Active Green Castle Aero Club Membership >> JOIN TODAY!
- TSA Endorsement of U.S. Citizenship, ref. 49 CFR 1552.3(h)
- Aviation Headset (see "Pilot Supply Stores" tab in "New Student Resources")
- Flight Logbook (see "Pilot Supply Stores" tab in "New Student Resources")
RECOMMENDED ITEMS
- Pilot Ground School Program (see "Ground Schools" tab in "New Student Resources")
- Pilot Training Syllabus (see "Pilot Supply Stores" tab in "New Student Resources")
- Non-Polarized Sunglasses (see "Pilot Supply Stores" tab in "New Student Resources" section)
- Start Medical Certification Process (see "Prior to First Solo Flight" tab)
- Start Student Pilot Certification Process (see "Prior to First Solo Flight" tab)
REQUIRED ITEMS
RECOMMENDED ITEMS
- Medical Certificate | ref. §61.23(a)(3) & (c)(3)
- Student Pilot Certificate | IACRA [LINK | HELP], ref. §61.85
- Pre-Solo Aeronautical Knowledge Exam, ref. §61.87(b)
- Pre-Solo Flight Training: Maneuvers & Procedures, ref. §61.87(c) & (d)
- Appropriate Solo Flight Endorsements, ref. §61.87(n)
RECOMMENDED ITEMS
For full checklist item details, download & print here:
| GCAC New Student Checklist |
Note: Green Castle Aero Club does not sponsor, nor is sponsored by any of these supply store or ground school companies; this guide is only a starting point for each individual student to search for materials and schools that will best meet their own personal goals.
The following are a few well-known pilot supply stores. There are MANY OPTIONS out there, so look around and find the best prices and items specific to your needs.
Have a supply store that you use and want to recommend to our members? Please share it with the website manager. >> CONTACT
Throughout your training you will require access to aeronautical charts. There are many digital services that provide it for free and others that have subscription fees. Additionally, it is always nice to plan with paper charts. They can be purchased individually, or by subscription at many supply stores like those listed above. Below is a limited list of options for digital access. There are many, so please find the best one that works for you.
Have another way you like to get your aeronautical charts and want to recommend it to our members? Please share it with the website manager. >> CONTACT
This is a good, short video that ends in a recommended ground school. HOWEVER, the host says all the right things about what to look for and think about when deciding on a school that’s right for YOU; not what the industry thinks is the best.
Fly With The Guys@YouTube, “I’m FINALLY Recommending A Ground School” >> WATCH NOW
Fly With The Guys@YouTube, “I’m FINALLY Recommending A Ground School” >> WATCH NOW
- King Schools [LINK]
- Sporty's - Learn to Fly Course [LINK]
- MANY OPTIONS!
- There are many schools to choose from. Finding the right one for you is very important!
- We recommend that each individual do their due diligence to research all options
- Internet search -> “What is the best private pilot ground school for me” [LINK]
Have a ground school that you'd like to recommend to our members? Please share it with the website manager. >> CONTACT
For full checklist item details, download & print here:
| GCAC New Student Resources |
