The knowledge side of flying
Ground School at Aurora State Airport
Fly North runs instructor-led Private Pilot and Instrument ground school in person, with recorded sessions if you miss a class. New sessions start every January, May and September, and we open an extra session whenever 5 or more students are ready to go.
Call (503) 678-1454 or email frontdesk@flynorthaviation.com
The Fly North 87 Challenge
Score 87% or higher on your FAA written exam and we credit 100% of your ground school tuition toward flight training with Fly North.
The fine print, in plain English
- Attend or replay every class and pass each stage quiz.
- Take your FAA written within 60 days of finishing the course.
- Your first attempt is the one that counts. Under 87% earns no credit.
- The credit applies to flight training with Fly North and is valid for 12 months.
- Online self-study courses like Sporty's are not part of the 87 Challenge.
Current schedule · October 2026
Classes that fit your week
Saturdays
8:00am–12:00pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:00–8:00pm, a separate session
Mondays & Wednesdays
6:00–8:30pm
Small classes · recorded sessions · lifetime free refresher (sit in on any future class).
Private Pilot Ground School
| Tuition | $689 |
| Ground kit · books, materials, flight bag | $289.99 |
| Length | 12 weeks · 40 hrs |
Aerodynamics, weather, airspace, regulations and navigation. Prepares you for the pre-solo exam, the FAA written and your checkride oral.
Instrument Ground School
| Tuition | $799 |
| Try one class | $80 drop-in |
| Length | 8 weeks · 16 meetings · 40 hrs |
Includes Sheppard Air test prep, one free simulator hour with an instructor, your written-test endorsement, and replays with stage quizzes. Bring ForeFlight.
Questions
When does the next class start?
January, May and September, plus extra sessions whenever 5 or more students are ready. Call or email to get on the list.
What if I miss a night?
Every session is recorded, so you can catch up online.
Can I take ground school fully online?
Yes. Sporty's self-paced course, which we sell, is a fully acceptable ground school. It just isn't part of the 87 Challenge.
Do I need a plane for ground school?
No. Ground school is classroom knowledge only.
Last updated October 2026