Aviation Private Pilot Ground Training

Private Pilot Ground Training Course - Spring 2026
Interested in learning how to fly? This course is designed to prepare you for the Private Pilot Knowledge Exam. At the end of this course series, you will understand operations of the flight controls and instruments, airport and airspace considerations, aircraft weight and balance, aircraft performance tables, basic weather meteorology, federal aviation regulations, flight psychology, and emergency preparedness.

A session of the course will be held at the Illinois Valley Regional Airport where students will tour the airport and complete a hands-on experience in an airplane flight simulator. Students ages 15 & up are eligible to participate.

After successful completion of this course, students will be eligible to take the F.A.A. Private Pilot Knowledge Exam (additional fee for the F.A.A. Exam). 

The following materials (approximate $120 value) are included in the cost of the class: Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, Private Pilot TEST Prep Book, FAA FAR/AIM, VFR Plotter, and a Flight Computer.

Flying or airtime is not included in this class. Please contact the Illinois Valley Regional Airport (IVRA) for this information. 

Tuesdays   6-9 PM       Feb 3-Apr 28
Saturday   1-4 PM        Feb 28 at IVRA
12 Sessions                 Jospeh Nimee
CTC-206, IVCC             Class ID: 25904     $359

For questions or to register, call 815-224-0427 or register online!