FREE Private Pilot Ground School
Pass the Private Pilot Airplane written exam.

What you will learn

fundamental understanding of principals of flight, maneuvers, winds, aircraft systems and instruments

differentiate between types of airspace, reading a VFR sectional chart, aviation weather, METAR and TAF, weight and Balance, Navigation

Building good landings, Short and soft field, flying at night, planning cross country, solo,

Aeromedical Factors, ADM, FARS, Test Prep

Description

This course will cover the basic knowledge required of a private pilot to pass the Private Pilot Airplane written exam, and will prepare you for your flight training in an actual aircraft with your flight instructor.  The content is broken down into 20 lessons and 113 sections that start with the basics and gradually work into more challenging topics. I created this course to share my knowledge and help you save you time and money in your journey to becoming a private pilot or beyond. There is A LOT of material here that will prepare you to become a Pilot. Take your time going through the lessons. Realistically expect to complete only one or two lessons in a day. Feel free to work ahead, and even complete the entire course before you ever take your first flight lesson, in fact I personally recommend that you pass your written exam before ever even flying! This method allows you to spend very little money upfront while deciding if becoming a Pilot is right for you.  You can always go back and review later if needed. This course is completely free and does not come with a completion certificate or endorsement for the written exam. To earn an endorsement for the written exam you are required to complete our Written Prep BootCamp.


Get Instant Notification of New Courses on our Telegram channel.


English
language

Content

Introduction & Lesson 1

Course Overview
Lesson 1: Your First Flight
Basic Flight Controls
Four Forces of Flight
The Parts of the Plane
How to Preflight the Airplane
What To Expect On Your First Flight
How to do a Normal Takeoff
Lesson 1 Quiz

Lesson 2: Maneuvers and the Traffic Pattern

Maneuvers and the Traffic Pattern
Choosing a CFI/School to train at
Left Turning Tendencies
Slow Flight
Airport Markings and Signs
Radio Calls at Non-Towered Airports
The Traffic Pattern
Lesson 2 Quiz

Lesson 3 Understanding the Wind and Turns

Understanding the Wind and Turns
Steep Turns
Load Factor
The Power Curve
Taxiing in the Wind
Flying in the Wind
The Secret to being Stable
Lesson 3 Quiz

Lesson 4: AOA, Stalls, and Other Scary Things

AOA, Stalls and other Scary things
Angel of Attack
Stalled Airflow
How to Practice Stalls
Reading the Weather- METARS
Reading the Weather- TAFs
Lesson 4 Quiz

Lesson 5: Ground Reference, Maneuvers, and FARs

Ground Reference Maneuvers
Forward Slips and Side Slips
Turns about a Point
S- Turns
Regulations (FARs Lite)
Lesson 5 Quiz

Lesson 6: Building Good Landings

Building Good Landings
Highspeed Taxiing
Low Approaches
Aiming Points
Go Arounds
Touch and Go’s
Lesson 6 Quiz

Lesson 7: The Less Busy Airspace G, E, D

The Less Busy Airspace G,E,D
Class G Airspace
Class E Airspace
Class D Airspace
Lesson 7 Quiz

Lesson 8: Class A, B, and C Airspace: The Busier Side of the Sky

Class A, B, and C Airspace: The Busier Side of the Sky
Transponders
Class A Airspace
Class B Airspace
Class C Airspace
Lesson 8 Quiz

Lesson 9: Flying Blind and Performance Calculations

Flying Blind and Performance Calculations
Flying Blind: Simulated Instrument Practice
Unusual Attitudes
Unusual Attitudes Gone Wrong
Takeoff and Landing Calculations
Lesson 9 Quiz

Lesson 10: Soft and Short Field T.O.’s + Landings

Soft and Short Field T.O.’s + Landings
Short Field Takeoff
Short Field Landing
Soft Field Takeoff
Soft Field Landing
Lesson 10 Quiz

Lesson 11: Start Your Engines: Engines, Systems, and Instruments

Start Your Engines: Engines, Systems, and Instruments
What Makes it Work
What’s Under the Hood?
Managing your Engine
Electrical System
The Instrument Panel Explained
Six Pack Instruments (not beer)
Lesson 11 Quiz

Lesson 12: Weight and Balance, Navigation Systems

Weight and Balance, Navigation Systems
The Weighing and Balancing Act
VFR Chart Basics
VOR Navigation Made Easy
GPS Basics
Lesson 12 Quiz

Lesson 13: Luck with Weather

Luck with Weather
Weather Fronts
Basic Cloud Type
Thunderstorms / Convective Activity
Mountain Weather
Fog
Icing
Lesson 13 Quiz

Lesson 14: Your First SOLO!

Your First SOLO
Getting Your Student Pilot Certificate
Pre Solo Quiz
Lesson 14 Quiz

Lesson 15: VFR Charts and Navigation

VFR Charts and Navigation
Advanced VFR Charts
Terminal Area Charts
FLYWAY Charts
Chart Supplement
VOR Navigation
Lesson 15 Quiz

Lesson 16: Weather Charts and Services

Weather Charts and Services
Surface/ Prog Charts
AIRMETS / SIGMETS
PIREPS
Radar Summary Charts
Graphic Forecast Area
Weather Briefings
Lesson 16 Quiz

Lesson 17: Aeromedical Factors, ADM, FARS

Aeromedical Factors, ADM, FARS
Medical Factors
Spatial Disorientation
Risk Matrix / Hazardous Attitudes
ADM / CRM / SRM
Regulations
Lesson 17 Quiz

Lesson 18: Flying at Night

Flying at Night
Airport Lighting
Nighttime Considerations
Lesson 18 Quiz

Lesson 19: Cross Country Flight Planning

Cross Country Flight Planning
Airport Diagrams
Cross Country Considerations
Flight Computer Calculations
Navigation Logs
Lesson 19 Quiz
Nav Log

Lesson 20: Test Prep

Test Prep
Written Test Prep
Oral Prep
How to Prepare for your Checkride
Written Prep Quiz
Quiz 21: Written Prep Quiz 2
Guaranteed to Pass Your Checkride!