Apex Advantage runs live, instructor-led Private Pilot ground school for students anywhere in New Mexico — no local classroom required, taught by CFI/CFII Andrew Serrazina in the evening (Central Time, Mountain students welcome).
Most ground school options fall into two camps: an in-person class that only exists if you happen to live near one, or a prerecorded video course with no instructor at all. Pilots in Santa Fe get a third option with Apex Advantage — live virtual classes with a CFI/CFII walking through the material with you in real time, no matter where in New Mexico you're logging in from.
Airspace & Regulations
FARs simplified, airspace mastery, and airport operations covered the way examiners actually test them.
Navigation & Weather
Sectional charts, pilotage, and weather decision-making, built around real scenario-based training.
Performance & Planning
Weight and balance, aircraft performance, and cross-country planning that ties directly into checkride prep.
Checkride Success
ACS mastery and a mock oral exam module built specifically to get you ready for checkride day.
Every free Apex Advantage portal account includes the "10 Questions DPEs Love to Ask" guide. The full Checkride Prep System adds a 300+ question DPE-style bank, scenario training, and progress tracking — built for students anywhere, not just Santa Fe.
Yes — it's delivered live virtual to students anywhere, though classes are currently scheduled in the evening Central Time. Check the schedule for the exact time before you register.
Self-paced courses have no live instructor and no set class time. Apex Advantage runs real, scheduled classes with a CFI/CFII actually teaching and taking questions in real time.
Just a reliable internet connection and a way to join a video call — no special software or hardware required.