Ground school 2026.
The next ground school begins in January 2026. In normal circumstances you can commence practical flying lessons before or after attending Ground School.
Ground school begins Wed January 7, 2026.
The Ottawa Gilder Pilot Ground School will begin Wednesday 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 |
Wednesday evenings beginning January 7, ending March 18. Ten weeks total. |
|---|---|
| Time | 6:30pm to 9:30pm. |
| Where |
Ottawa Flying Club Groundschool classroom, 20 Lindbergh Private, off Hunt Club Rd. |
| Cost | $250 (Cheque or E-Transfer on the first night of the class). |
| 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. 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 (order from your fav bookseller) |
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.