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Instrument Rating Ground School

At Smith Field Airport

Advance Your Aviation Possibilities

If you’re ready to broaden your flying horizons — like soaring above the clouds, safely flying in inclement weather, and improving your nighttime flying — join us for this 13-week course that covers the information needed for the FAA’s Instrument Rating Knowledge exam, which we guarantee you’ll pass! Taught by expert flight instructors, you’ll learn from pilots who have seen and been through it all!

Learn more about how to obtain an instrument rating.

Improve your aviator knowledge and skill, becoming a safer and more confident pilot while also increasing your options to fly more!

FAQs

Q: How much is Sweet Aviation Instrument Ground School?
A: Entire course is just $399 and includes our FAA Knowledge Exam guarantee.

Q: Is Instrument Ground School all I need to receive an instrument rating?
A: No, much like a driver’s license, there is ground knowledge and a practical portion of flight training.

Q: Do I need to finish Instrument Ground School before I start flying in instrument conditions?
A: No, you do not. We actually encourage you to begin your instrument training flight concurrently with your Instrument Ground School so that you will be able to apply what you are learning in the class to the aircraft.

Teaching in class
  • Entire course is just $399 and includes our FAA Knowledge Exam guarantee.
  • This is an interactive course of study with certified instructors from Sweet Aviation.
  • 13-week course: Thursdays, 6–9PM
  • Classes are held Thursday afternoons at Smith Field Airport (SMD)
  • Pass Your FAA Instrument Rating Knowledge Exam – Guaranteed!*
Classes begins January 16! During this 13-week course classes are held Thursdays from 6–9PM! See a detailed schedule.
 

All classes are held at Smith Field Airport (SMD)

Week 1: Introduction to Instrument Ground School
Thursday, January 16
6:00PM– 9:00PM
Week 2: Instruments, Attitude Instrument Flying, & Aerodynamics
Thursday, January 23
6:00PM– 9:00PM
Week 3: Navigation Systems and Aeromedical Factors
Thursday, January 30
6:00PM– 9:00PM
Week 4: Federal Aviation Regulations & Review
Thursday, February 6
6:00PM– 9:00PM
Week 5: Airports, Air Traffic Control, & Airspace
Thursday, February 13
6:00PM– 9:00PM
Week 6: Holding & Instrument Approaches
Thursday, February 20
6:00PM– 9:00PM
Week 7: Holding, Instrument Approaches, & Review
Thursday, February 27
6:00PM– 9:00PM
Week 8: Aviation Weather
Thursday, March 6
6:00PM– 9:00PM
Week 9: Aviation Weather Services
Thursday, March 13
6:00PM– 9:00PM
Week 10: IFR Enroute & Review
Thursday, March 20
6:00PM– 9:00PM
Week 11: IFR Flights
Thursday, March 27
6:00PM– 9:00PM
Week 12: Final Exam Review
Thursday, April 3
6:00PM– 9:00PM
Week 13: Final Exam
Thursday, April 10
6:00PM– 9:00PM

*Certain requirements apply — see instructor for details

Email us or give us a call at (260) 267-5505 if you have questions or would like more information.