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Personalized Ground School for Serious Pilots

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So...What is Ground Instruction?

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Short version? I teach the classroom portion of flight training. Certified flight instructors (CFIs) are the ones up in the air with you, I’m the one on the ground helping you make sense of it all before you even touch the controls. I’m a certified Advanced and Instrument Ground Instructor, which means I work with all types of pilots:

private, commercial, instrument, CFI, rusty, student, you name it. If you need to understand the classroom side of aviation, that’s where I come in.

What do I actually do? I help people get ready for their written exams, oral exams, and just have a deeper understanding of what they’re learning. Aerodynamics, weather, regs, systems, flight planning, we cover it all.What I don’t do is teach in the aircraft. That’s your CFIs job. But what I do is give you more time, more

patience, and more flexibility than most flight schools ever can.

What makes me different? I actually have time for you. I get to know my students on a deeper level; not just how they learn, but how they process stuff, how they’re feeling, what their goals are. And that kind of connection? It makes learning stick. I’ve had students go from completely lost to confidently explaining concepts they couldn’t touch before. That’s the best part of this job, hands down.

My lessons aren’t some monotonous PowerPoint nonsense. We talk. We dig into the weird sidebars that actually help you get it. I adapt to how you learn, not the other way around. And if you’re someone who doesn’t learn “normally”? Even better. I got you.

I teach online and in person (flexible schedule), I offer free resources, and I make sure every student walks away knowing more than they walked in with. That’s the goal.

Meet Your Instructor

I'm Jessica Donahoo- Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI), Instrument Ground Instructor (IGI), and certified sUAS operator. I offer personalized ground instruction to helicopter, airplane, and drone students across the country. 

My approach is simple: no cookie-cutter courses, no pre-recorded videos, just real instruction focused on your individual needs. Whether you're preparing for a written exam, flight review, or progressing toward a new certificate, I specialize in helping you understand the material in a way that works for you. 

I've worked with a wide range of learners, from first time student pilots to aspiring CFIs. I tailor every session to your experience level and learning style. I believe flight training should be available to all kinds of students. 

My goal? To bridge the gap left behind from traditional online ground schools and help you truly understand the material, not just memorize it. Real instruction, real understanding, and real results.  

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See what students are saying!

"Jess's slides and her attention to detail with the information contained in those slides helped me out tremendously. Everything from the introduction and all 13 areas of operation were covered. Without them, I wouldn't have been successful..."

Offers

Madisonville, KY, USA

Virtual Nationwide

Contact me with any questions about services, scheduling, or pricing! Recommendations and suggestions are always welcome.

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