Preparatory Ground instruction for each training flight

Flight Lab One (Part A Winter year 1)

This part of Flight Lab One will prepare students for their initial phases of flight training, leading to their first solo flight and initial upper air work. Lab One, split into Parts A and B over the fall and Winter Semesters in the first year of the program provide the required Preparatory Ground Instruction (PGI) for all flights up to the Private Licence.

Flight Lab One (Part B Spring Year 1)

This is a continuation of Flight Lab One (Part A) and completes the required PGI for the Private Licence. It includes practical navigation & meteorology exercises, in flight emergency procedures and aircraft performance calculations.

Flight Lab Two (Fall Year 2)

This Flight Lab segment provides the PGI for the night rating and ‘time build phases’ of training leading to the commercial licence. Emphasis is on cross-country navigation & flight as well as night operations.

Flight Lab Three (Spring Year 2)

This Flight Lab provides the completion of the PGI required for the commercial licence. Emphasis is on complex single and twin-engine aircraft performance, advanced practical exercises in navigation and meteorology and instrument flying rules.

Flight Lab Four (Spring Year 3)

This Flight Lab provides the required PGI for the Multi-Engine Instrument Rating.

Emphasis is on practical exercises in performance calculations for complex, multi engine and turbo-prop aircraft. Meteorology tasks focus on IFR weather conditions and developing solid pilot decision making skills.

Note: PGI (Preparatory Ground Instruction)