Ground school 2025.
The next ground school begins in January 2025. In normal circumstances you can commence practical flying lessons before or after attending Ground School.
Ground school begins 7 January, 2025.
The Ottawa Gilder Pilot Ground School will begin Tuesday January 7. Please register by sending a message to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and indicate whether you need to purchase the reference material.
This training fulfills the Transport Canada Ground School requirement and prepares each student for the Transport Canada written exam for the Glider Pilot License. The course is a total of 30 hours; a minimum of 15 hours of attendance is required to fulfill the Transport Canada Ground School requirement to obtain a Glider Pilot License (GPL).
The sessions are taught by enthusiastic volunteer glider pilots who always have interesting stories to tell.
| When |
Tuesday evenings beginning January 7, ending March 18. Ten weeks total. (no class March 11) |
|---|---|
| Time | 6pm to 9pm. |
| Where |
Old Ottawa Tech HS (OCDSB) Room 203 440 Albert St, Ottawa, ON K1R 5B5 |
| Cost | $200 |
| Payment |
You are strongly encouraged to pre-register. To register, send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and indicate your interest. cash / cheque / eTransfer payment required on the night of the first class. |
Reference material.
The following supporting reference books are available to purchase at the ground school.
| $20 | Soar And Learn to Fly Gliders |
|---|---|
| $TBD |
From The Ground Up |
A message will be circulated by eNewsletter when the costs of books is finalized.
Contact the coordinator
If you can't find the answer on this page, ask the Ground School coordinator. Send a message to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.