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===Pilot For a Day (PFD)===

‘Pilot for a Day’ events provide a unique opportunity for members to see what the whole fuss is about (and for catching the flying bug), as well as for pilots to build their flying hours in an affordable way by splitting cost ~~with members~~ they’re flying.

‘Pilot for a Day’ events provide a unique opportunity for members to see what the whole fuss is about (and for catching the flying bug), as well as for pilots to build their flying hours in an affordable way by splitting the cost amongst the passengers they’re flying with.

PFD events are organized twice per semester in collaboration with local partner flight schools. The event takes place over a weekend with transportation to and from the airport provided by MSFC.

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The Skydiving Division is an inclusive group for learning and experienced skydivers. The division organizes several events for various skill-levels, including tandem-jump events for beginners, indoor wind-tunnel exercises during the winter, and group jumps for licensed individuals. AFF/PFF courses are also offered via a partnership with skydiving schools, leading to the Solo License. Other competency certifications are available as well.

More information on the Skydiving Division can be found [https://www.mcgillflyingclub.com/skydiving here].

More information on the Skydiving Division can be found [https://www.mcgillflyingclub.com/skydiving here], and you could join the [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MSFCSkydving/ Facebook group].

===Ground School===

Ground School is the theoretical/classroom component of your flight training. It is called “ground school” since the other component is the practical or actual flying which takes place in the sky. In order to get a particular pilot license, you need to successfully complete both the theoretical and practical components to earn your license. In a way, it’s similar to getting your driver’s license where you have to pass a written test and then the actual driving test to earn your license, except in this case, the training is much more involved. A Private Pilot License or PPL, will allow you to fly a single-engine prop plane, like a Cessna 172, anywhere, with passengers, only during daylight in VFR conditions.

More information for ground school and sign ups can be found [https://www.mcgillflyingclub.com/ground-school here].

More information for ground school and sign ups can be found [https://www.mcgillflyingclub.com/ground-school here], and Ground School students can join the [https://www.facebook.com/groups/McGillFlyingClub.GroundSchool/ Facebook group].

===Gliding===

Gliding have been a part of MSFC's history, with several collaborations with the Montreal Soaring Council. MSFC is currently working on having gliding courses on McGill campus, much like the PPL Ground School.

~~===Other Activities===~~

==History==

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 ===Pilot For a Day (PFD)===
-‘Pilot for a Day’ events provide a unique opportunity for members to see what the whole fuss is about (and for catching the flying bug), as well as for pilots to build their flying hours in an affordable way by splitting cost with members they’re flying.
+‘Pilot for a Day’ events provide a unique opportunity for members to see what the whole fuss is about (and for catching the flying bug), as well as for pilots to build their flying hours in an affordable way by splitting the cost amongst the passengers they’re flying with.
 PFD events are organized twice per semester in collaboration with local partner flight schools. The event takes place over a weekend with transportation to and from the airport provided by MSFC.
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 The Skydiving Division is an inclusive group for learning and experienced skydivers. The division organizes several events for various skill-levels, including tandem-jump events for beginners, indoor wind-tunnel exercises during the winter, and group jumps for licensed individuals. AFF/PFF courses are also offered via a partnership with skydiving schools, leading to the Solo License. Other competency certifications are available as well.
-More information on the Skydiving Division can be found [https://www.mcgillflyingclub.com/skydiving here].
+More information on the Skydiving Division can be found [https://www.mcgillflyingclub.com/skydiving here], and you could join the [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MSFCSkydving/ Facebook group].
 ===Ground School===
 Ground School is the theoretical/classroom component of your flight training. It is called “ground school” since the other component is the practical or actual flying which takes place in the sky. In order to get a particular pilot license, you need to successfully complete both the theoretical and practical components to earn your license. In a way, it’s similar to getting your driver’s license where you have to pass a written test and then the actual driving test to earn your license, except in this case, the training is much more involved. A Private Pilot License or PPL, will allow you to fly a single-engine prop plane, like a Cessna 172, anywhere, with passengers, only during daylight in VFR conditions.
-More information for ground school and sign ups can be found [https://www.mcgillflyingclub.com/ground-school here].
+More information for ground school and sign ups can be found [https://www.mcgillflyingclub.com/ground-school here], and Ground School students can join the [https://www.facebook.com/groups/McGillFlyingClub.GroundSchool/ Facebook group].
 ===Gliding===
 Gliding have been a part of MSFC's history, with several collaborations with the Montreal Soaring Council. MSFC is currently working on having gliding courses on McGill campus, much like the PPL Ground School.
-===Other Activities===
 ==History==