Ground School

Ground school is an essential component of aviation training, providing the foundational knowledge necessary for becoming a skilled and responsible pilot. At Lively Aviation, we are committed to delivering safe, professional, and excellent flight training. That’s why we have partnered with leading aviation ground schools to ensure you receive the highest quality education and preparation for your journey in aviation.

What will you find on this page?

  • Our Wednesday Ground School Schedule

    Our NEW Wednesday Evening Ground School is launching October 1st!

  • Our CFI Academy Dates and Slots Available

    With our new CFI Academy launching in 2026, this is where you can confirm our availability.

  • Our Partner Aviation Ground Schools

    We partner with only the best. Scroll down to check out our partners in ground school training.

Wednesday Evening Ground School

Every Wednesday, starting October 1st, we will be hosting a ground school at the Stephenville Airport! Here is our initial schedule.

October 15th - Task E: National Airspace System 6-8pm

October 22nd - TBD 6-8pm

October 29th - TBD 6-8pm

CFI Academy Coming Soon

We are currently building a CFI Academy for Lively Aviation.

It will consist of CFI and CFI-I training. Email us to confirm your spot in our upcoming class dates.

January 2026 - 4 slots available

February 2026 - 4 slots available

March 2026 - 4 slots available

To confirm your spot a deposit of $500 is required.

Total cost of the CFI/CFI-I program is $9,600 (not including checkride fee)

Our Ground School Partners

Sporty's Learn to Fly

Ace your FAA written test, pass your checkride, and save money during flight training with Sporty's Learn to Fly Course. Our proprietary database of over 1,000 FAA test questions and powerful test prep tools make studying fast and easy. But Sporty's goes far beyond test prep, with over 15 hours of 4K video and animations to explain everything you need to know to be a safe and confident pilot. Dedicated apps for iOS, Android, smart TVs, and web browsers make it easy to study on any of your devices—all with free lifetime updates. 

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Gold Seal Ground School

Over 200,000 students have trained with Gold Seal. They chose it because, for over 15 years, Gold Seal has been the most effective and engaging course available. Other courses offer video lectures (ugh). Gold Seal is different. It welcomes you into its immersive Knowledge Transfer System. This guarantees that learning is fun and easy, using the proven techniques of neuroscience!

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