Missouri University of Science and Technology’s department of mechanical and aerospace engineering is sponsoring a Private Pilot Ground School this fall through Missouri S&T’s distance and continuing education program.

The 20-hour course will be held from 7-9:30 p.m. on Monday and Thursday evenings from Oct. 11 through Nov. 4 on the Missouri S&T campus.

The fee for the course is $100. A textbook will be available on the first day of the course for $13, to be collected that evening. The registration deadline is Friday, Oct. 1.

The course will be taught by Robert B. Oetting, Missouri S&T professor emeritus of mechanical and aerospace engineering. It is designed as a general introduction to aviation and to assist students in preparation for the Federal Aviation Administration Private Pilot and the Sport Pilot written exams.

Register online or call the Missouri S&T distance and continuing education office at 573-341-6222.