Desert Skies Aviation Ground School
Full Syllabus

Full Syllabus Ground School

The full ground school β€” 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

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

Not ideal for

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

What you get

Included in Full Syllabus

6 weeks Β· Mon/Wed/Fri Β· 6:00–9:00 PM Β· 18 live classroom sessions

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

Homework, worksheets, AI study tools, and practice tests

Written endorsement readiness path tracked in the DSA Portal

Mon / Wed / Fri Β· 6:00–9:00 PM Β· 6 weeks Β· 18 live classes Β· 12 seats

$799 full course Β· Jaybird $649

6-week syllabus

Private Pilot curriculum

Weeks 1–2

Foundations & Airspace

Qualifications, documents, airworthiness, aerodynamics, systems, airspace, weather basics

Weeks 3–4

Weather, Charts & Airports

METARs/TAFs, sectionals, airport operations, performance charts, weight & balance

Weeks 5–6

Navigation, ADM & Test Prep

Cross-country planning, regulations review, emergencies, practice test strategy, endorsement readiness

Hybrid model

Online course + live class

The online course provides structured self-study. Live class turns content into understanding β€” 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 β€” endorsement is issued when completion standards are met, not automatically at signup.

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

Upcoming sessions

Reserve your spot

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

July 2026
Legend PPL IFR CPL Syllabus cohort

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 β€” submit 1–3 topics and learn with peers at your level (Mon–Fri afternoons; Mon/Wed/Fri PPL, Tue/Thu IFR). Full Syllabus is the complete written-test course β€” PPL runs 6 weeks (18 classes) Mon/Wed/Fri evenings; IFR runs 4 weeks (12 classes) Tue/Thu/Sat evenings.

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