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Wings of Carolina
Flying Club
702 Rod Sullivan Rd
Sanford, NC 27330

Phone:
919 776-2003

INSTRUMENT RATING GROUND SCHOOL

Not only will this course cover all of the FAA-mandated subject material for the Instrument Rating, we will also take an in-depth look at emerging technologies and their safety and operational implications. As with all Club ground schools there will be an emphasis on real-life situations and safety.

 Aerodynamics and Control (Real-Life IFR techniques)
 Engines and Structures (Hands-On in the Hangar)
 Instrumentation (All failure modes and partial panel)
 Weather Theory and Interpretation for IFR
 FAA Regulations for IFR
 IFR Air Traffic Control Procedures
 Flight Fitness and Medical Considerations for IFR
 Safety, Decision-Making, Judgment, and Common Errors for Instrument Pilots (Learn from others' mistakes)
 Radio Communications (and radio failure procedures)
 IFR Navigation Fundamentals (Enroute, terminal and approach, including GPS and RNAV)
 Airspace and Security (including intercept procedures)
 Flight Planning and Chart Interpretation (including NOS and Jeppesen cartography differences)

FUN - INFORMATIVE
There are typically 10-15 students in this class. Most all have significant flying experience and are working on their instrument training. However, some students are just beginning. Learning is enhanced by the sharing of experiences by the more advanced flight students who have the unique perspective of a new "in training" instrument pilot.

SERIOUS TRAINING
This is a 30-hour course involving 10 3-hour classes plus about an equal amount of reading and exercise completion. It is thorough and both practical and theory based. However, given the enthusiasm of the students and instructors, it is typically a fun and rewarding experience for all!

INSTRUCTORS
Your principal instructor for this course will be John Hunter. John is an experienced pilot and holds numerous FAA certifications. He has been teaching aviation courses for 30 years both at the Club and in an airline environment. Other instructors include the Club's Chief Flight Instructor, George Scheer, and other experienced FAA certified instructors.

WHERE
All classes will be held in the air conditioned classroom at the Club's hangar facility at the Sanford-Lee County Regional Airport north of Sanford, south of Apex. For driving instructions, see the Club's website or call.

WHEN
The classes are all taught in the evening at 7:00 PM and are typically on Mondays

COST and REGISTRATION
Tuition cost will be $195 payable at the first class. Books and other required supplies will be about $80. This is a bargain compared to commercially available programs. Registration will be at the first class.
-Just show up with your enthusiasm!

READ WHAT OTHERS HAVE SAID ABOUT THIS GROUND SCHOOL
"Excellent ground school! I really enjoyed it." Michael T. 2007

"Good preparation and presentation. Open discussions. All questions answered completely and politely. No criticisms!" Anon, 2007

"Great practical knowledge for IFR flying. Great course!" Matt L. 2006

"…this class blows away the DVD course I took and is very important to safety, I believe" Daniel R. 2006

"Much better than the weekend cram courses because you invest the time to really learn the material." Steve C. 2006

"Excellent course! …excellent instructor –he gives many different perspectives on the material" Judith F. 2005

"Excellent learning experience." John H., 2005

"Even though more outside-of-class studying was required than for the Private course, this was a very good class." Andy M. 2004

"Great class! You ask for suggestions on how to make it better, but I can’t think of any." Anon, 2004