Ground school covers the theoretical aspects of learning to fly. During ground school, a student will learn air law, meteorology, aerodynamics, human factors, aircraft systems, etc. For a Recreational Pilot Permit (RPP) there is no requirement to take a Ground School class. For a Private Pilot License (PPL) you are required to have a minimum of 40h of Private Pilot Ground School training.

For both an RPP and a PPL you will be required to pass a written exam. For that reason we recommend taking a Private Pilot Ground School course because the material is similar for both written exams. For the RPP student, this also gives you the flexibility of working towards your PPL instead if you change your mind part way through your RPP training. Similarly, the PPL Ground School will still be valid in the future if you want to pursue a PPL at a later date.

Consistency is key, especially early on in your training. However, it is possible to switch types or try the other one out for a flight or two throughout your training. And at times this can be beneficial. Flying different aircraft can make you more sensitive and aware of the differences in handling characteristics. Factors like gross weight, centre of gravity, and flight control loading are difficult to get a feel for if you fly the same type constantly.

Any flight with a licensed flight instructor for the purposes of flight training towards a license or rating can be logged as dual flight time in your pilot logbook.

KBM Aviation does not have any headsets available to rent. For hygiene reasons, as well as personal comfort, we recommend you purchase your own headset. Headsets vary in functionality and size/fit, so finding one that is comfortable for you is important in maintaining safety and situational awareness in the cockpit.