Ground School
LEARNING TO FLY STARTS WITH THE BASICS
Transport Canada requires a minimum of 40 hours of ground school to obtain a Private Pilot Licence.
Glacier Air holds three 12-week ground school sessions per year that include over 60 hours of training with new sessions beginning in late January, May, and mid-September. Ground school classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Squamish Airport.
Classes are designed to ensure each student receives personal undivided attention and is able to interact with instructors and other students. Our instructors are knowledgeable, vibrant and passionate about flying so they bring practical, real-world flying experience into the classroom.
No Charge Refreshers
At Glacier Air, we believe you never stop learning, therefore, SPACE PERMITTING, former students are welcome to attend ground school sessions to refresh their knowledge at no extra charge. Meteorology and Navigation are typically the subjects most popular with pilots wanting refresher training.
Accelerated Training
Due to currently instructor demand, Glacier Air is not able to offers accelerated 1-on-1 ground school training. We can refer you to reputable online ground school websites so you can work at your own pace if you are unable to attend our regular classes.
Please don’t hesitate to contact Glacier Air to work out a customized training program that fits best for your individual needs.
ON-GOING CLASSES
every JANUARY, MAY and SEPTEMBER
11-12 weeks
+60 hours
Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:00pm – 9:00pm
8 students max. (Covid-19 limitation)
COST: $925*
Full Package includes Pilot Kit (books, maps, supplies, etc.)
OPTIONAL: $475*
without Pilot Kit
or CALL 1-800-265-0088
QUESTIONS? Contact us to discuss your aviation goals and learn how we can help you achieve them!
*Requires payment in full prior to commencement of the course. Payments can be made by Cash, Visa, MasterCard or Debit Card.
HELPFUL RESOURCES
TRAINING & LICENSING
Transport Canada’s Air Personnel Training and Licensing information portal.
SELECTING A FLYING SCHOOL
Transport Canada’s criteria for identifying the right pilot school.
CARs
Transport Canada’s Canadian Aviation Regulations.
TC AIM
Transport Canada’s Aeronautical Information Manual.
CIVIL AVIATION MEDICINE
Transport Canada’s Civil Aviation Medicine web page for everything you need to know about medical exams.
MEDICAL STANDARDS
Transport Canada’s Medical Standards for Physical and Mental Requirements.
FINDING A DOCTOR
Transport Canada’s Civil Aviation Medical Examiners search engine.
AVIATION WEATHER
Nav Canada’s weather forecasts and observations in both alphanumeric and graphical weather data.
WEATHER MODELS
Computerized weather forecasts for the Pacific Northwest provided by the University of Washington.
SQUAMISH WEATHER
Current conditions include a 7-day forecast and historical data provided by the Government of Canada.
SQUAMISH WEBCAM
NavCanada’s north and south webcam views of Squamish Airport.
AVIATION ASSOCIATIONS
Many of these organizations offer training scholarships.
Women In Aviation International
Women of Aviation Worldwide Week
The Ninety-Nines, Inc.
Canadian Owners and Pilots Association
British Columbia Aviation Council
International Aerobatic Club
Experimental Aircraft Association
Recreational Aircraft Association
BC Floatplane Association