Ground School Start Dates & Schedule
PPL Ground School
PPL Ground School Details
- Cost: $449 + tax
- Duration: 16 weeks (48 classes)
- Schedule: 3 classes per week
- Tuesday: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
PPL Ground School prepares you for the Transport Canada Private Pilot written exam (PPAER) and provides the theoretical knowledge essential for safe flight operations. Classes are held at the Brampton Flight Centre classroom at the airport.
16-Class Course Outline
The PPL Ground School curriculum is based on the textbook From the Ground Up. Below is the complete 16-class course outline:
| Class | Topics | Readings (From the Ground Up) |
|---|---|---|
| PPL #1 | Introduction to Flight Training, Canadian Aviation Regulations Overview, Licensing Requirements | Chapters 1-2 |
| PPL #2 | Theory of Flight: Lift, Drag, Thrust, Weight; Aerofoils and Wing Design | Chapters 3-4 |
| PPL #3 | Aircraft Structures, Flight Controls, Stability and Control | Chapter 5 |
| PPL #4 | Aero Engines, Propellers, Fuel Systems, Electrical Systems | Chapters 6-7 |
| PPL #5 | Flight Instruments: Pitot-Static, Gyroscopic, Magnetic Compass | Chapter 8 |
| PPL #6 | Meteorology Part 1: The Atmosphere, Temperature, Pressure, Wind | Chapters 9-10 |
| PPL #7 | Meteorology Part 2: Clouds, Precipitation, Air Masses, Fronts | Chapters 11-12 |
| PPL #8 | Meteorology Part 3: Weather Reports and Forecasts (METARs, TAFs, GFAs) | Chapter 13 |
| PPL #9 | Air Law Part 1: Canadian Aviation Regulations, Airspace Classifications | Chapters 14-15 |
| PPL #10 | Air Law Part 2: Rules of the Air, Right-of-Way, VFR Flight Rules | Chapter 16 |
| PPL #11 | Navigation Part 1: Maps and Charts, Latitude and Longitude, Map Reading | Chapters 17-18 |
| PPL #12 | Navigation Part 2: The Navigation Computer (E6B), Wind Triangle, Heading and Groundspeed | Chapter 19 |
| PPL #13 | Navigation Part 3: Flight Planning, Cross-Country Navigation, Fuel Planning | Chapter 20 |
| PPL #14 | Radio Navigation: VOR, NDB, GPS Fundamentals | Chapter 21 |
| PPL #15 | Human Factors: Spatial Disorientation, Hypoxia, Fatigue, Decision Making, Weight and Balance | Chapters 22-23 |
| PPL #16 | Review and Exam Preparation, Practice Questions, TC Written Exam Tips | Review All Chapters |
CPL Ground School
CPL Ground School Details
- Cost: $650 + tax
- Duration: TBA
- Schedule: TBA — Contact us for upcoming dates
CPL Ground School covers advanced topics required for the Transport Canada Commercial Pilot written exam (CPAER). Topics include advanced meteorology, advanced navigation, commercial air law, advanced aerodynamics, and flight operations. Prerequisite: PPL Ground School or equivalent.
Contact us at 905-838-1400 ext 0 for information about the next CPL Ground School session.
IFR Ground School
IFR Ground School - AeroCourse Partnership
BFC has partnered with AeroCourse for Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) ground school training. AeroCourse is a leading provider of aviation ground school instruction in Canada, specializing in IFR training.
AeroCourse IFR ground school sessions are offered periodically at BFC. Contact us for the next available dates, or visit the AeroCourse website for more details.
Registration
To register for any ground school course, visit the BFC front desk or call 905-838-1400 ext 0. Payment is required at the time of registration.