Our courses are designed to aid the learning of the theoretical knowledge by making it interesting and interactive. Yes, groundschool can be long-winded and boring, but we are trying to change that!
All reading materials with slides and explanations.
Quizzes and Interactive activities throughout each course.
Feedback sessions.
Access to wider reading resources to elevate your knowledge around the subject.
These courses are aimed at people learning to glide in the UK, but some of our courses are aimed at anyone learning to fly!
You can have any level of aviation experience to join our courses!
Our Bronze Module Courses are specific to the UK BGA Syllabus or UK CAA regulations.
Our course times run on British Time Zones (BST or BWT)
All courses are done via Jitzi Meet due to the compatibility across multiple devices.
Thank you for your interest in GPGS!
Aviation Essential Courses:
Want to start gliding? Sign up to this free course packed full of useful information on how to start your gliding journey.
This is a short session explaining how to get into gliding and what gliding is all about!
It is packed full of quizzes, first hand experiences and tonnes of chances to ask questions.
This course is free to attend and is done via Jitzi Meet.
This course is designed to offer you an introduction into the the amazing world of gliding, it free to attend and packed full of tonnes of useful information.
Courses are run weekly and highly flexible.
If you've got any questions, don't hesitate to contact Amelia via her email gliderpilotgroundschool@gmail.com.
Almost Ready for take off!
This course is designed to help cover all theoretical knowledge before flying XC. This course is ideal for any experience level or even just to refresh your knowledge!
This course is made up of:
Week 1: Requirements to fly XC
Week 2: Preflight Preparations
Week 3: Airspace, Radio, Notams, Weather
Week 4: Landing somewhere different
This course is designed to cover multiple features of navigation.
Courses will be done over 4 weeks for 45 minutes every Thursday evening via Zoom.
Courses are designed to be around 5-10 people per group as they offer a chance for everyone to practice and ask questions. Alternatively, smaller or larger groups can be done by contacting gliderpilotgroundschool@gmail.com
This course is designed to be engaging and interesting with quizzes, wider reading and interactive sessions.
The cost of this is £20 for a 4-week course.
Ready? Register here today! 🛫
''I've only just started GPGS and am already so excited for upcoming courses, definitely jammed packed course, full of useful information. Cannot wait to learn more!'' - Aime M - Student Glider Pilot
Gliding Ground School Courses:
Almost ready to sit your Bronze Theory Exam? Why not sign up for our Q & A session where you can ask as many questions as you like to help make sure your knowledge is aiming sky high!
In this session, you are free to ask as many questions about the Bronze Theory Exam.
There will also be lots of hints and tips to make sure you're 100% prepared for the exam.
The session is aimed to 1 to 1 as it offers a highly personalised experience.
To organise a date, please email us after you have completed the registration form.
Alternatively, larger group sessions can be organised by emailing us at gliderpilotgroundschool@gmail.com !
The cost is £10 per person per session.
Ready? Register today at https://forms.gle/GT3tvdGXt75NxJNDA 🛩️
Flight Radio Telephony Operators Licence is required authorises you to operate an Aircraft Radio Station in UK registered Aircraft. It can either attached to a licence or as a standalone qualification. This requires both a Theory and Practical Exam.
The minimum age to get a FRTOL is 14.
You must pass both the PPL Communication theory and practical exam.
Demonstrate an English Language Proficiency (ELP) of Level 4, 5 or 6. CAA Guidance for ELP
Why get a FRTOL? Not only does it allow you to operate on Aircraft Radio frequencies, transit controlled airspace and build your confidence on using the radio. It is free to apply for or add onto another licence. More Detailed Info can be found here!
All of our courses follows CAP413 syllabus.
Flexible training that fits your needs. Whether it's for your Practical Exam or your struggling to get your head round types of airspace. Or you're a glider pilot or powered pilot. We can help you out!
Coaching in £10 per hour.
Ready to nail your FRTOL exams? Register here today!
More courses coming soon... 🛫
Radio and Aerobatics Theory
@gliderpilotgroundschool