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Pass Your Private Pilot Written for FREE!
Purchase the online ground school of your choice from the options below at a subsidized rate of $50. Attend at least 3 virtual or in person study sessions and be reimbursed 100% of your payment. Pass your written exam within 6 months of completion of the study sessions and we will reimburse your test fees as well!
Expert guest instructors will cover tips, illuminate possible pitfalls, and answer questions on the scheduled topic. Interact with your peers and "classmates" to find study partners and build community.
You are encouraged to attend all sessions and will be sent a Zoom link to each session before the scheduled day. Attendance in person at the Airmen Lodge at Lake Hood is also encouraged. Study materials and refreshments will be provided.
REQUIREMENTS:
✈Legal citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the United States
✈Alaska Residency
✈Membership in the Alaska Airmen Association
Attend at least 3 study sessions in person or via Zoom to be reimbursed 100% of your payment. Study sessions ARE NOT intended to replace online lessons but to build on them. It is important that you complete your course's lessons on the planned topic prior to attending the study sessions.
We have partnered with two providers of online ground school training that are 100% based in Alaska and experienced in the unique piloting challenges in our great state.
Our special thanks to Fly8MA and Angle of Attack for their support of GA in AK and the NextGen Aviation Club!
Currently only Private Pilot and Drone Piloting (from Gleim Aviation) are eligible for this program. Additional courses may be available in the future.
Click the links above to learn about the Private Pilot course options.
Study Schedule:16 Week Course 11/1/23-2/7/24
6pm every other Wednesday
✈ Aerodynamics: 11/1
✈Aircraft Systems: 11/15
✈ Human Factors: 11/29
✈ Weather: Theory and Aviation Weather: 12/13
✈ Airports and Airspace: 12/27
✈ Performance: 1/10
✈ Flight Planning: 1/24
✈ Regulations and Test Prep Tips: 2/7
✈Want to get it done? Register for the 8 week course 9/6-10/25 with study sessions every Wednesday
✈Need more time to fit it into your busy life? Register for the 16 week course 11/1-2/7 with study sessions every other Wednesday
Online ground school access is yours to keep! Access it whenever you need for as long as you need. Students registered for either the 8 or 16 week course are welcome to attend any and all study sessions in both schedules.
Meet Some of the Instructors
Ground Instructor
Ryan Gerety
Ryan is a NextGen Board member and CFI experienced in operations around Lake Hood and dedicated to supporting the next generation on Alaskan Aviators.
Ground Instructor
Carol Zerbe
Carol is a highly experienced Alaskan pilot and a Designated Pilot Examiner for the FAA. She has years of knowledge as an instructor and regularly volunteers to share her expertise with the community.
Ground Instructor
Bernie Willis
Bernie is a retired Alaska Airlines pilot with over 30,000 hours of flight time. He is a skilled CFI, mechanic, and regular contributor to the Transponder.
Ground Instructor
Steve Lewis
Steve Lewis is currently a UPS pilot and Board Member of the Alaska Airmen Association. He is an experienced CFI that keeps his personal plane at Lake Hood and loves to give back to the aviation community whenever he is able.
Ground Instructor
Dean Paulson
Dean is a seasoned 35 year+ Alaskan CFI, a former full time ground school instructor for the Anchorage School District, and a regular presenter at Airmen events He specializes in floats, skis, mountain flying, and off airport training.
Questions? Contact info@alaskaairmen.org or call 907-245-1251
Pass Your Private Pilot Written for FREE!
Purchase the online ground school of your choice from the options below at a subsidized rate of $50. Attend at least 3 virtual or in person study sessions and be reimbursed 100% of your payment. Pass your written exam within 6 months of completion of the study sessions and we will reimburse your test fees as well!
Expert guest instructors will cover tips, illuminate possible pitfalls, and answer questions on the scheduled topic. Interact with your peers and "classmates" to find study partners and build community.
You are encouraged to attend all sessions and will be sent a Zoom link to each session before the scheduled day. Attendance in person at the Airmen Lodge at Lake Hood is also encouraged. Study materials and refreshments will be provided.
REQUIREMENTS:
✈Legal citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the United States
✈Alaska Residency
✈Membership in the Alaska Airmen Association
Attend at least 3 study sessions in person or via Zoom to be reimbursed 100% of your payment. Study sessions ARE NOT intended to replace online lessons but to build on them. It is important that you complete your course's lessons on the planned topic prior to attending the study sessions.
Pass Your Private Pilot Written for FREE!
Purchase the online ground school of your choice from the options below at a subsidized rate of $50. Attend at least 3 virtual or in person study sessions and be reimbursed 100% of your payment. Pass your written exam within 6 months of completion of the study sessions and we will reimburse your test fees as well!
Expert guest instructors will cover tips, illuminate possible pitfalls, and answer questions on the scheduled topic. Interact with your peers and "classmates" to find study partners and build community.
You are encouraged to attend all sessions and will be sent a Zoom link to each session before the scheduled day. Attendance in person at the Airmen Lodge at Lake Hood is also encouraged. Study materials and refreshments will be provided.
REQUIREMENTS:
✈Legal citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the United States
✈Alaska Residency
✈Membership in the Alaska Airmen Association
Attend at least 3 study sessions in person or via Zoom to be reimbursed 100% of your payment. Study sessions ARE NOT intended to replace online lessons but to build on them. It is important that you complete your course's lessons on the planned topic prior to attending the study sessions.
We have partnered with a provider of online ground school training that is 100% based in Alaska and experienced in the unique piloting challenges in our great state.
Our special thanks to Fly8MA and Angle of Attack for their support of GA in AK and the NextGen Aviation Club!
Currently only Private Pilot and Drone Piloting (from Gleim Aviation) are eligible for this program. Additional courses may be available in the future.
Click the link above to learn about the Private Pilot course.
Study Schedule:16 Week Course 11/1/23-2/7/24
6pm every other Wednesday
✈ Aerodynamics: 11/1
✈Aircraft Systems: 11/15
✈ Human Factors: 11/29
✈ Weather: Theory and Aviation Weather: 12/13
✈ Airports and Airspace: 12/27
✈ Performance: 1/10
✈ Flight Planning: 1/24
✈ Regulations and Test Prep Tips: 2/7
✈Want to get it done? Register for the 8 week course 9/6-10/25 with study sessions every Wednesday
✈Need more time to fit it into your busy life? Register for the 16 week course 11/1-2/7 with study sessions every other Wednesday
Online ground school access is yours to keep! Access it whenever you need for as long as you need. Students registered for either the 8 or 16 week course are welcome to attend any and all study sessions in both schedules.
Meet Some of the Instructors
Ground Instructor
Ryan Gerety
Ryan is a NextGen Board member and CFI experienced in operations around Lake Hood and dedicated to supporting the next generation on Alaskan Aviators.
Ground Instructor
Carol Zerbe
Carol is a highly experienced Alaskan pilot and a Designated Pilot Examiner for the FAA. She has years of knowledge as an instructor and regularly volunteers to share her expertise with the community.
Ground Instructor
Bernie Willis
Bernie is a retired Alaska Airlines pilot with over 30,000 hours of flight time. He is a skilled CFI, mechanic, and regular contributor to the Transponder.
Ground Instructor
Steve Lewis
Steve Lewis is currently a UPS pilot and Board Member of the Alaska Airmen Association. He is an experienced CFI that keeps his personal plane at Lake Hood and loves to give back to the aviation community whenever he is able.
Ground Instructor
Dean Paulson
Dean is a seasoned 35 year+ Alaskan CFI, a former full time ground school instructor for the Anchorage School District, and a regular presenter at Airmen events He specializes in floats, skis, mountain flying, and off airport training.
Questions? Contact info@alaskaairmen.org or call 907-245-1251
✈Want to get it done? Register for the 8 week course 9/6-10/25 with study sessions every Wednesday
✈Need more time to fit it into your busy life? Register for the 16 week course 11/1-2/7 with study sessions every other Wednesday
Online ground school access is yours to keep! Access it whenever you need for as long as you need. Students registered for either the 8 or 16 week course are welcome to attend any and all study sessions in both schedules.
Study Schedule:16 Week Course 11/1/23-2/7/24
6pm every other Wednesday
✈ Aerodynamics: 11/1
✈Aircraft Systems: 11/15
✈ Human Factors: 11/29
✈ Weather: Theory and Aviation Weather: 12/13
✈ Airports and Airspace: 12/27
✈ Performance: 1/10
✈ Flight Planning: 1/24
✈ Regulations and Test Prep Tips: 2/7
Meet Some of the Instructors
Ground Instructor
Ryan Gerety
Ryan is a NextGen Board member and CFI experienced in operations around Lake Hood and dedicated to supporting the next generation on Alaskan Aviators.
Ground Instructor
Carol Zerbe
Carol is a highly experienced Alaskan pilot and a Designated Pilot Examiner for the FAA. She has years of knowledge as an instructor and regularly volunteers to share her expertise with the community.
Ground Instructor
Bernie Willis
Bernie is a retired Alaska Airlines pilot with over 30,000 hours of flight time. He is a skilled CFI, mechanic, and regular contributor to the Transponder.
Ground Instructor
Steve Lewis
Steve Lewis is currently a UPS pilot and Board Member of the Alaska Airmen Association. He is an experienced CFI that keeps his personal plane at Lake Hood and loves to give back to the aviation community whenever he is able.
Ground Instructor
Dean Paulson
Dean is a seasoned 35 year+ Alaskan CFI, a former full time ground school instructor for the Anchorage School District, and a regular presenter at Airmen events He specializes in floats, skis, mountain flying, and off airport training.
Questions? Contact info@alaskaairmen.org or call 907-245-1251