Watch Bluffton Flying Service's Custom Airspace Training
Bluffton Airport

Bluffton Flying Service
Custom Aircraft Modules:

  • Cessna 172M (Skyhawk)
  • Piper Cherokee 160 (PA-28-160)

3-part Educational Process

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Part #1: Fundamentals of FlightMeet 61.87 part b, aeronautical knowledge for student pilot pre-solo training

BROWSE INDIVIDUAL LESSON PLANS BELOW

  • Lesson 1:Airplane Flight controls: Pitch, Roll, Yaw-61.87 (b)(1)(iii), 65.105(b)(10)
  • Lesson 2:Airplane Engine & How They Produce Power 61.87(d)(1), 61.105(b)(10)
  • Lesson 3:Fuel System-61.87(d)(1), 61.105(b)(10)
  • Lesson 4:Electrical System-61.87(d)(1), 61.105(b)(10)
  • Lesson 5:Flight Instruments;Information They Provide & How They Operate-61.87(d)(1), 61.105(b)(10)
  • Lesson 6:Engine Instruments: Monitoring Engine Performance-61.87(d)(1), 61.105(b)(10)
  • Lesson 7:Aerodynamics; Lift, Drag and Angle Of Attack-61.87(d)(10), 61.105(b)(10)
  • Lesson 8:Aerodynamics:Straight & Level, Climb & Descent and Maneuvering Flight-61.87(d)(4)(5)(8),
  • Lesson 9:Aerodynamics: Slow Flight, Power On & Off Stalls & Spins-61.87(d)(9)(10), 61.105(b)(11)

SAMPLE LESSON

Lesson 9: Aerodynamics: Slow Flight, Power On and Power Off Stalls, and Spins (61.87(d)(11,12))
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Part #2: Preflight & AircraftLearn about your flight school airplane

BROWSE INDIVIDUAL LESSON PLANS BELOW

  • Lesson 10:Requirements for Private Pilot certificate-61.103
  • Lesson 11:Pilot In Command Responsibility-91.3
  • Lesson 12:Hazardous Attitudes, Self Assessent (IMSAFE)-91.17, 61.105(b)(12), Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge-FAA
  • Lesson 13:Student Pilot Privileges and Limitations — 61.87(n), 61.89, 61.93
  • Lesson 14:Preflight Briefing: Sources, Types, Interpretation — 61.87(d)(1), 91.103, 61.105(b)(13)(1)
  • Lesson 15:Basic VFR Weather Minimums — 91.155, 61.105(b)(6)
  • Lesson 16:Weight & Balance-91.103, 61.105(b)(9)
  • Lesson 17:Required Documents: Pilot & Aircraft-91.7, 91.9, 91.203(a)(1)(2)(b)
  • Lesson 18:Pre-Flight Inspection-61.87(d)(1),91.7, 91.9, 91.103, 91.203, 91.205, 91.207, 91.209, 91.403, 91.409, 91.411, 91.413, 91.417
  • Lesson 19:Fuel Requirements — 61.87(d)(1), 91.151(a)(1)(2)
  • Lesson 20:Takeoff and Landing Distance Requirements — 61.87(d)(1)
  • Lesson 21:Custom Aircraft (Lesson customized to your flight school aircraft) – See Below

Bluffton Flying Service Custom Aircraft Training
Lesson 21

Built custom for your flight school aircraft. Interactive training video reviews:
  • V Speeds for your aircraft:
    Vr – Rotation Speed
    Vx – Best Angle of Climb
    Vy – Best Rate of Climb
    Vs – Stall Speed (Cruise Configuration)
    Vso – Stall Speed (Landing Configuration)
  • Va – Maneuvering Speed
    Vno- Max Speed for Normal Operations
    Vne- Never Exceed Speed
    Vfe – Max Flap Speed
    Vle- Max Gear Down Speed (if applicable)
    Vg – Best Glide Speed

Carbureted / Fuel Injected Details for your aircraft
High Wing / Low Wing Fuel System for your aircraft

SAMPLE LESSON

Lesson 17: Required Documents: Pilot and Airplane — 61.83, 91.7, 91.9
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Part #3: Ground and Flight Operations Learn about your local airspace including the rules and procedures

BROWSE INDIVIDUAL LESSON PLANS BELOW

  • Lesson 22:Engine Start-61.87(d)(1)
  • Lesson 23:Ground Operations-61.87(d)(2), 91.107, 91.123, 91.209, AIM 2-3
  • Lesson 24:Engine Run-Up & Pre-Takeoff Checklist-61.87(d)(2)
  • Lesson 25:Normal Takeoff & Climb/Crosswind Takeoff & Climb-61.87(d)(3)
  • Lesson 26:Airport Traffic Patterns-61.87(d)(6), AIM 4-3-3
  • Lesson 27:Air, Ground & Radio Procedures: Non-Towered Airports-61.105(b)(5)
  • Lesson 28:Air, Ground & Radio Procedures: Towered Airports- 61.105(b)(5)
  • Lesson 29:Right of Way Rules — 91.113
  • Lesson 30:Minimum Safe Altitudes — 91.119
  • Lesson 31:Collision Avoidance-61.87(d)(7), 61.105(b)(7) 91.111(a)
  • Lesson 32:Wind Shear Avoidance-61.87(d)(7), 61.105(b)(6)
  • Lesson 33:Wake Turbulence: Identification & Avoidance-61.87.(d)(7), 61.105(b)(7)
  • Lesson 34:Land and Hold Short Operations (LAHSO) — AIM 4-3-11
  • Lesson 35:Normal Approach & Landing-61.87(d)(13)
  • Lesson 36:Crosswind Approach & Landing-61.87(d)(3)
  • Lesson 37:Go-Around/ Aborted Landing Approach-61.87(d)(15)
  • Lesson 38:Emergency Situations-61.87)d)(11), 91.3(b)
  • Lesson 39:Lost Procedures-AIM-6-4-1, ACS-Task D-ASEL
  • Lesson 40:Airspace “A” to “G”- 91.126-135
  • Lesson 41:Special Use Airspace — AIM 3-4-1
  • Lesson 42:Custom Airspace (Lesson customized to your flight school airport and airspace) – See Below

Bluffton Flying Service Custom Airspace Training
Lesson 42

Built custom for your home airport, airspace and surrounding area. Interactive training video reviews:
  • Local Airport Diagram
    Home Airspace
  • Surrounding Airspace
    Long Cross-Country Flight Plan

FAA Practical Test Prep Supplement

  • Lesson 43:Short Field Takeoff
  • Lesson 44:Short Field Landing
  • Lesson 45:Soft Field Takeoff
  • Lesson 46:Soft Field Landing
  • Lesson 47:S Turn
  • Lesson 48:Steep Turn
  • Lesson 49:Turn About a Point
  • Lesson 50:Accident Reporting and Night Flying -NTSB 49 CFR 830, 61.57(b), 91.151(2), 91.209, 91.205(c), 61.107(b)(1)(xi)

SAMPLE LESSON

Lesson 35: Normal Approach and Landing — 61.87(d)(5,10)

WHAT OTHERS HAVE TO SAY

I used AV8Prep.com to learn about the airplane and local airspace. I received my license in 42.5 hours, just 2.5 hours above the minimum FAA requirement. AV8Prep.com helped me expedite my training on the ground to ensure I learned as much with my flight school in the air!

Drew

Jacksonville, FL

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Aviation and local airspace education

FAA PreSolo Required Education

Meet Aeronautical Knowledge Requirements (FAR 61.87, 61.105)

Airplane Specific Education

Learn about your flight school airplane, including preflight checks, instruments, systems and V-Speeds.

Local Airspace Education

Learn about your local airspace including home airport, surrounding airports, A-G airspace requirements.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is AV8Prep?

AV8Prep is the only online ground school that partners with Part 61 and Part 141 flight schools to create a custom online ground school, which meets FAA required aeronautical knowledge requirements and reviews the airplane and airspace you fly in.

3 Part Training Program:
1. FAA Required Aeronautical Knowledge Lessons
2. Aircraft Lessons (Customized to your training aircraft)
3. Local airspace Lessons (Customized to your local airspace)

What is included in my membership?

50+ Ground School Video Lessons & Quizzes

In-Flight Demonstrations from CFII Dave Kozeruba

Ask a CFI - Q&A Sessions

How many times can I access the training?

Your membership provides unlimited access to the training material. Whether you’re a new student, need to prepare for the check-ride or need a rusty pilot refresher, AV8Prep partners with your flight school to provide A+ resources to you.

What materials do I need?

A computer and internet access. Everything else is provided by AV8Prep.

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Watch Bluffton Flying Service's Custom Airspace Training
Bluffton Airport

Bluffton Flying Service
Custom Aircraft Modules:

  • Cessna 172M (Skyhawk)
  • Piper Cherokee 160 (PA-28-160)