Desert Skies Aviation Ground School
Full Syllabus

Full Syllabus Ground School

The full ground school — syllabus-based live instruction, paired online ground school access, DSA training platform, AI study tools, homework, and endorsement readiness tracking. Not an overpriced link to an app you could buy yourself.

Structure, accountability, written-test readiness.

Best for

  • Brand-new Private Pilot students
  • Students overwhelmed by self-study or overpriced online-only programs
  • Students who need accountability and live instruction
  • Students pursuing a written-test endorsement path

Not ideal for

  • Students who only need help with one or two topics
  • Students already preparing for checkride oral only

What you get

Included in Full Syllabus

4 weeks · 8 live sessions · full FAA knowledge syllabus

Online ground school + DSA training platform included (access via portal after enrollment)

AI study tools, homework, worksheets, practice tests

Endorsement readiness tracked in the DSA Portal

Tue & Thu · 6–9 PM · 12 seats · Mesa classroom

4-week syllabus

Private Pilot curriculum

Week 1

Foundations

Qualifications, documents, airworthiness, aerodynamics, systems, performance basics

Week 2

Airspace, Weather & Airports

Airspace classes, weather minimums, sectionals, METARs/TAFs, airport operations

Week 3

Navigation & Cross-Country

Pilotage, dead reckoning, W&B, performance charts, fuel planning, diversions

Week 4

ADM, Emergencies & Test Prep

Risk management, emergencies, regulations review, practice test strategy, endorsement readiness

Hybrid model

Online course + live class

The online course provides structured self-study. Live class turns content into understanding — we do not simply repeat videos.

Between classes

Online modules, FAA reading, worksheets, and practice questions assigned through the portal.

In the classroom

Recap, knowledge checks, scenarios, group exercises, and written-test question review with your instructor.

Written endorsement

Earned through readiness

Payment enrolls you in the course — endorsement is issued when completion standards are met, not automatically at signup.

  • Required attendance completed
  • Homework and online modules complete
  • Two practice tests at 85–90% or higher
  • Instructor review and readiness sign-off

Upcoming sessions

Reserve your spot

Live pricing and seat counts are confirmed in the DSA Portal at checkout.

June 2026
Weekly Drop-In Full Syllabus ACS BootcampClick any session for details & enrollment

Ready to enroll?

Schedules, seat availability, member discounts, and secure checkout all happen in the DSA Portal.

FAQ

Common questions

Weekly Drop-In is one session at a time — you submit 1–3 topics and learn with peers at your level. Full Syllabus is the complete written-test course with homework, online course access, DSA platform, AI tools, and an endorsement path.

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