Ground Point 9

Ground Point 9

I’m an FAA certified Flight Instructor (CFI/CFII) and Ground Instructor (AGI/IGI).

Photos from Ground Point 9's post 01/07/2023

Departing 7B2 (Northampton Airport in MA)

23/06/2023

Just some quick clips from some recent flights

07/04/2023

DL45 headed to KJFK from Dublin as we return to KFRG from New Bedford (KEWB)….

03/04/2023

Private Pilot Ground School (This is a LIVE class at KFRG)
Starting Thursday 4/27/2023

**Class size is Limited, so register early at number below**

Long Island Aviators: 631-465-0588

This class is designed to help learners prepare for the Private Pilot Written Exam. Must register and pay in advance.

Class Schedule:

Thu, 4/27…………………………...Ch 6
Mon, 5/1 and Thu 5/4…….……….Ch 1 & Ch 2
Mon, 5/8 and Thu 5/11…..……..…Ch 3a & Ch 3b
Mon, 5/15 and Thu, 518………..…Ch 4a & Ch 4b
Mon, 5/22 and Thu, 5/25….………Ch 5a & 5b
Mon, 5/29 and Thu, 6/1…….……..Ch 7
Mon, 6/5 and Thu, 6/8…………… Ch 8
Mon, 6/12 and Thu, 6/15………....Ch 9a & Ch 9b
Mon, 6/19 and Thu, 6/22……..…..Ch 10/11a & Ch 11b
Mon, 6/26… …………………….…Final Exam and Endorsements

All classes begin at 7pm and run to 10pm

Price: $450pp

Attendance at each class is expected. Learners who miss class are responsible for the missed content, classes will not be repeated.
Must pass final exam with score of 85% or better and actual written exam must be taken within 30-days of last class otherwise endorsement will expire and new one will need to be obtained at students expense

Supplies required (must have for first class)

• Gleim Written Test Prep book (2023 version, no other versions please)
o Private Pilot FAA Knowledge Test Prep - 2022 Edition - Gleim Aviation
• Private Pilot Written Test supplement
o Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement Private Pilot (FAA-CT-8080-2) (sportys.com)
• FAR/AIM 2023
o FAR AIM 2022 (ASA) (sportys.com)
• Plotter
o Forever Sectional Plotter by Sporty's (sportys.com)
• Electronic E6B (Sporty’s version used in class) – If you bring a different E6B, please be familiar with how to use it.
o Sporty’s Electronic E6B Flight Computer (sportys.com)

Photos from Ground Point 9's post 03/04/2023

And Congrats to our newest Commercial Pilot, Allan after nailing his checkride! Great job Allan!!!!

Photos from Ground Point 9's post 03/04/2023

Congrats to this guy, Alex on passing his Instrument Checkride!!! A little late in posting (my bad)….but awesome job by an awesome pilot, in his awesome plane (Grumman Tiger)….

03/04/2023

And here’s the landing in KRIC. Relatively smooth ride considering….

03/04/2023

Storms Saturday pushing through NJ/NY as we briefly hold south of KACY. 1 lap in hold and we then diverted to KRIC

31/03/2023

This guy was MUCH taller than I expected!! A true pleasure to have met him…as pleasant and personable as he comes across on his channel…

02/11/2022

Whether it in the plane, or working the Redbird FMX, I love teaching!!! Wish I didn’t wait half a lifetime to start doing what I love…. And I still have so much to learn….

30/10/2022

My favorite time to fly ! Beautiful sunset followed by a calm clear evening of night flying and stop & gos…..

30/10/2022

Beautiful sunset and nice still night 😊 flying the 182….

09/09/2022
13/05/2022

A reporter wanted to know how difficult it would be to fly/land a plane if you had no experience. Well, we both learned something.

He learned just how difficult it is, and I gained a new respect for the controllers who talk pilots/passengers down. Not being in the sim to see what was actually going on as i tried to talk him through, based on what i saw on ForeFlight, was just as eye opening for me.

Great job all around to the real deal down in Fla!

Photos from Ground Point 9's post 04/05/2022

Great weekend of flying! 2 round trips up to KAQW in the Adirondacks. Great airport with super friendly people and a great restaurant just outside the airport (easy walk)

31/03/2022

Nice return flight to KFRG from KEWB in the Grumman Cougar …. Nice to be back in a twin 😊

04/03/2022

Coming in a few weeks!!! Contact me or Long Island Aviators for more info or to register. :-)

Jim Goldfuss, Author at Air Facts Journal 25/01/2022

Just some old articles that were published in Air Facts Journal a while back. Each certification I get is just another license to learn, just more advanced each time. The moment I stop learning is the moment I hang up my flying career...until then, I learn...and share :-)
https://airfactsjournal.com/author/jimgoldfuss/

Jim Goldfuss, Author at Air Facts Journal Jim Goldfuss has been flying since 1989 and holds a Private license with Multi Engine endorsement as well as an Advanced Ground Instructor rating. Jim lives on Long Island and flies out of Republic Airport in Farmingdale (KFRG). When he can, he is flying a C172SP (G1000) or a PA28-181 Archer (Garmin...

17/11/2021

PRIVATE PILOT GROUND SCHOOL

STARTING JAN. 2022 / Must register in advance to hold place

No flight experience is necessary to take this course.

Don’t just study to take a test, learn the material so the test is not an issue (and you’ll score a great grade too!).

You’ll be paving the way for your future in Aviation, whether it’s flying for fun or becoming a Corporate or Airline pilot, you’ll have a strong foundation in Aeronautics.

Our Ground School will run for 12 weeks and will meet every Thursday from 7 pm to 10 pm. This class will prepare you to take the Private Pilot Written exam afterward. Class size is limited to 10 students to provide the best experience and the most learning opportunity. Learners must register in advance by calling Jim at 516-286-3547. A Redbird FMX is available to enhance classroom work if time allows.

Classes begin:
• Jan 06 – Mar 24
• 7pm to 10pm
• 12 weeks
• Fee: $375 (course only)
$475 (course and required materials*)
*Gleim PP Written Exam Prep book
*Gleim Pilots Handbook
*Gleim AvLearn Student Account

Why attend a PPI Ground School?

Learn with other pilots at similar experience levels
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Discussions can be tailored to the area, airspace, and airports we actually fly in and around
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Make connections with other pilots, Instructors, & Guest Speakers
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Meeting in person is better, both in experience AND accountability
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Redbird FMX available if time allows

Where will classes be held:

PILOT PROFICIENCY INTL
208 Rte 190, Suite 202
Farmingdale, NY 11735

Contact: 516-286-3547
Instructor: Jim
1/6/22 – 3/24/22
7p – 10p

Videos (show all)

Welcoming us back to KFRG with some fireworks 🤣
Extremely hazy with the smoke from Canada. Not a cloud around me yet could not see the ground….
Just some quick clips from some recent flights
DL45 headed to KJFK from Dublin as we return to KFRG from New Bedford (KEWB)….
And here’s the landing in KRIC. Relatively smooth ride considering….
Storms Saturday pushing through NJ/NY as we briefly hold south of KACY. 1 lap in hold and we then diverted to KRIC
My favorite time to fly ! Beautiful sunset followed by a calm clear evening of night flying and stop & gos…..
Beautiful sunset and nice still night 😊 flying the 182….
A reporter wanted to know how difficult it would be to fly/land a plane if you had no experience. Well, we both learned ...
Nice return flight to KFRG from KEWB in the Grumman Cougar …. Nice to be back in a twin 😊
With some excellent coaching from “Uncle Wayne” Phillips at #AtopJets, and the generosity of #JetBlue for the use of the...

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00