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OPEN DOOR AVIATION GROUND TRAINING

Open Door Aviation is Happy to provide ground training to LaPorte County and surrounding areas. Whether you are new to aviation or a seasoned professional this is a Great opportunity. Aspiring pilots will benefit from being introduced to the information required to achieve their pilots licence, and it will help prepare them for the required written test. This is also a great way for rusty pilots to brush up on their knowledge. Each topic being covered will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays providing a flexible schedule for those that need it. Open Door Aviation will be providing this training free of charge to everyone who signs up for 2026. If you are interested in taking classes please reserve your spot below as seating may be limited.

Open Door Aviation Ground School Schedule 2026

Week 1: Introduction to Private Pilot Ground School

      Choose from two dates to attend: 


Tuesday, Jan. 13                                            

6:00PM– 9:00PM                                                  


OR


 Thursday, Jan. 15

 6:00PM– 9:00PM

Week 2: Airplanes and Aerodynamics

      Choose from two dates to attend: 


Tuesday, Jan. 20                                            

6:00PM– 9:00PM       


OR


 Thursday, Jan. 22                                 

6:00PM– 9:00PM

Week 3: Airplane Instruments, Engines, and Systems

      Choose from two dates to attend: 


Tuesday, Jan. 27                                             

6:00PM– 9:00PM                                               


OR


Thursday, Jan. 29

6:00PM– 9:00PM

Week 4: Airspace

     Choose from two dates to attend: 


Tuesday, Feb. 3                                               

6:00PM– 9:00PM                                                


OR


Thursday, Feb. 5

6:00PM– 9:00PM

Week 5: Airports and Air Traffic Control

     Choose from two dates to attend: 


Tuesday, Feb. 10                                               

6:00PM– 9:00PM                                                   


OR


Thursday, Feb. 12

6:00PM– 9:00PM

Week 6: Charts and Publications

      Choose from two dates to attend: 


Tuesday, Feb. 17                                             

6:00PM– 9:00PM                                                  


OR


Thursday, Feb. 19

 6:00PM– 9:00PM

Week 7: Federal Aviation Regulations

       Choose from two dates to attend: 


Tuesday, Feb. 24                                               

6:00PM– 9:00PM                                                   


OR


Thursday, Feb. 26

6:00PM– 9:00PM

Week 8: Airplane Performance, Weight, and Balance

       Choose from two dates to attend: 


Tuesday, Mar. 3                                                 

 6:00PM– 9:00PM                                                


OR


Thursday, Mar. 5

6:00PM– 9:00PM

Week 9: Aviation Weather Theory and Services

      Choose from two dates to attend: 


Tuesday, Mar. 10                                            

6:00PM– 9:00PM                                                 


OR


Thursday, Mar. 12

6:00PM– 9:00PM

Week 10: Navigation Systems, Aeromedical Factors, and ADM

       Choose from two dates to attend: 


Tuesday, Mar. 17                                           

6:00PM– 9:00PM                                               


OR 


Thursday, Mar. 19

6:00PM– 9:00PM

Week 11: Cross-country Flight Planning

      Choose from two dates to attend: 


Tuesday, Mar. 24                                           

6:00PM– 9:00PM                                                


OR


Thursday, Mar. 26

 6:00PM– 9:00PM

Week 12: Final Exam Review

     Choose from two dates to attended:


Tuesday, Mar. 31                                           

6:00PM– 9:00PM                                               


OR


Thursday, Apr. 2

 6:00PM– 9:00PM

WEEK 13: FINAL EXAM

    Choose from two dates to attend: 


Tuesday, Apr. 7                           

6:00PM– 9:00PM                             


OR


Thursday, Apr. 9

6:00PM– 9:00PM

Suggested Training Materials

 The following Training Materials are suggested for this training.


  • ASA, Private Pilot Test Prep
  • ASA, Airman Certification Standards: Private Pilot
  • 2026 FAR/AIM
  • Chart Supplement East Central U.S.
  • ASA, Private Pilot Oral Exam guide
  • FAA Chart: VFR Sectional Chicago
  • E6B Flight computer
  • Plotter


The Amazon link below has all items above.  Feel free to purchase materials from the store of your choice.


https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1VWY7OUC98C0X?ref_=wl_share

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