Aviation Science
Berkshire's Aviation Science course prepares students to pass the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Ground School Certification Exam, an initial requirement for anyone hoping to earn a pilot’s license. The course focuses on the study of aerodynamics, meteorology, navigation, radio communication, and instrumentation as they relate to flying an airplane; each student takes between six and ten hours of flight training at Great Barrington Airport, located about five miles from the Berkshire campus. In addition, Berkshire now boasts an on-campus aviation flight simulator which provides students with easily accessible training before they take flight in an airplane. To learn more, read our Berkshire Bulletin story below:
VIDEOS: Flight Training in Florida
In addition to Berkshire's Aviation Science course, students in the past have traveled to Florida during Pro Vita for a week-long flight training trip. Below are some student videos filmed during the trip.
STUDENT PILOT PHOTOS
Michael Lee
Aviation Science Instructor
Email: mlee@berkshireschool.org
WHERE WE FLY
Located 10 minutes from Berkshire's campus, the Great Barrington Airport has been a training grounds for aviators for over 65 years.