Ground instruction

Remote ground instruction for focused aviation study

Remote lessons work well for written-test prep, ACS review, weather, airspace, systems, regulations, and scenario discussion. Bring the topic that is blocking you and leave with a cleaner next step.

Focused ground help when you are between lessons

Remote ground instruction works best when the problem is specific: a weak practice-test area, a confusing regulation, a weather topic, ACS oral prep, or a training decision you need to talk through before the next flight.

Good remote topics

  • Written-test weak areas
  • ACS oral-prep questions
  • Weather, airspace, systems, and regulations
  • Private pilot path planning
  • FAA endorsement and logbook awareness

How a remote ground lesson works

  1. Choose a focus. Send the topic, your training goal, and the times that work for you. You do not need to send medical records, identification, or your full logbook.
  2. Confirm the session. Agree on a time, the video meeting details, and the price with Diego before booking.
  3. Work through it together. Bring your questions and study materials. Use the session for explanations, practice, and a clear next study step.

Based in Louisville and available remotely to students in Kentucky, Indiana, and other states. You can continue flight training with your own instructor; a remote ground lesson does not replace required in-person flight training or guarantee an endorsement or test result.

Remote intake

Send the topic you want to work through

The structured email is useful for remote sessions because it gives the context needed to plan a focused ground lesson before we meet.

Remote ground FAQs

What works well remotely?
Written-test prep, ACS oral practice, weather, airspace, systems, regulations, performance planning, and scenario discussion all work well remotely.
What does not work well remotely?
Aircraft-specific flight training, signoffs that require direct observation, and airplane handling cannot be replaced by remote ground instruction — that part happens in person, in the airplane, with Diego at Bowman Field or with your own instructor if you train elsewhere.
Can remote help still be Louisville-specific?
Yes. If you train around Bowman Field or another Louisville-area airport, the session can use local airspace, weather, and airport context while staying focused on ground instruction.
What does this cost?
Remote ground instruction is billed at the same hourly rate as in-person instruction: $45 per hour. Most sessions run one to two hours, and you'll get an exact quote before we start — no surprises.