Group Ground Lessons

At Deep Sky, we recognize the immense value of in-person ground training with experienced instructors who provide real-time guidance and answer your questions. This hands-on approach accelerates the learning process, ensuring students progress more efficiently while fostering safer, more skilled pilots. Our comprehensive ground training is designed to not only enhance your technical expertise but also build the confidence essential for success in the sky.

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Date/Time

Starting April 7th, Deep Sky will be offering ground lessons 4 days a week, Monday-Thursday, from 6-9PM (currently flexible at request). The ground lessons will be located at 2801 East Camelback Rd STE 200.

Cost

The cost of the grounds are as low as $20. The small group ground, no more than five students, will be $30/hour. The large group ground, ten or more, students will be $20/hour.

If you already have a large group of people interested in participating in the ground, please don't hesitate to reach out for customized pricing.

a group of people in a room with a projector screen
a group of people in a room with a projector screen

Our Program

Our structured ground school, built by Rod Machado, is designed to provide a solid foundation in Private Pilot Knowledge through his renowned curriculum. This nine-week course follows his books and allows you to start learning from any lesson. It includes three phase checks, which is a multiple choice test, and must be passed to advance to the next phase. To access Rod Machado’s materials, simply click on the cover art of the selected material on the left. This program offers a flexible, comprehensive approach to mastering the essentials of aviation and preparing you for the next step in your pilot journey.

Required Materials

Rod Machado's Private/commercial pilot handbook

Notebook/computer

Optional Materials

rod machado's private/commercial pilot workbook (used for preparing for knowledge test)

rod machado's how to fly an airplane (USed for flight training)

rod machado's Plane talk (used for supplemental aviation knowledge)

Material Links

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*if you use the links above we will credit 10% of your purchase toward your first ground