Ground School Training
A requirement for any certificate and/or rating is the completion of the FAA knowledge exam specific to the rating being pursued. BEFC does not offer a ground school thru our club, however, there are several options we do recommend.
Local ground school offerings that feature classroom environments and dedicated CFI classroom instructors.
- Gateway Aviation – Offices located at KSUS Spirit of St. Louis & at 1H0 Creve Couer. Classrom is at Spirit.
- Gateway periodically offers Private Pilot and Instrument ground schools. They typically partner with BEFC members and give members a discounted rate.
- https://gatewayflight.com/
- St. Charles Flying Service – located at KSET St. Charles County
- You can find out directly from their web site when they are offering sessions. http://www.stcharlesflyingservice.com/flight-training/ground-school/
- These courses are typically 12 weeks in duration and are held once per week from 6:00 – 9:00 PM.
- MAP –> http://www.stcharlesflyingservice.com/about-scfs/map-directions/
On-line / Distance Learning options:
- Embry-Riddell Univ – located in Florida
- This is another option, and for Boeing employees can qualify for reimbursement under the LTP – Learning Together Program.
- https://proed.erau.edu/courses/private-pilot-ground-school-fixed-wing/