Syllabus

We'll use the syllabus from Sporty's "Learn to Fly Course - Private Pilot Ground School"

This link may change, but here is a copy of the Sporty's syllabus... Private Pilot Training Course Outline

We can use the syllabus without being a paid customer of Sporty's; however, if you buy the course you'll get...

• A phone app and their website with training videos and resources
• Video lessons
• Video guides to flight maneuvers
• Test prep for the FAA written exam
• An endorsement to take the FAA written exam after you complete the online training

Pilot's Operating Handbooks for ECAC Airplanes

POH's are easy to find online. The only approved version is the one that's in the airplane, but you can't take that home to study, so these good reference copies ;the srno effectivity applies to our airplanes...

PA-28-161 Warrior III

C-172S

FAA Reference Material Needed for Training

I didn't link to these docs because the FAA changes the URLs every time they update the version, but they are easy to locate online. You can always download a free copy from the FAA. If you prefer paper copies, ECAC sells these or you can find them on Amazon

• Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)
• Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3C)
• Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C)
• Risk Management Handbook (FAA-H-8083-2A)
• Private Pilot for Airplane Category Airman Certification Standards (FAA-S-ACS-6C)

East Coast Aero Club Website

This site... ECAC Pilot Resources has infomration that you'll need for training, such as...

• Aircraft and emergency procedures quizes
• Weight and balance information for ECAC airplance
• Manuals for the avionics installed in our aircraft

updated 7/29/2025