Private Pilot Online Ground School
Best Online Ground School for Student Pilots to Pass the FAA Written & FULLY prepare for Flight Training
The best private pilot online ground school in the US in terms of results & value is now Part Time Pilot. A membership includes LIFETIME access, 100% money back guarantee if you don't pass (but everyone does) & all future updates for free!
See why at $249.99 the Part Time Pilot Online Ground School is the best bang for your buck
Does your full time job, family and other responsibilities make it hard to keep up on your studies for the FAA Written Exam?
Do you find it hard to stay focused... Are you someone that needs visuals & examples to learn?
Do you feel lost without someone you can turn to for questions & advice, like a mentor?
Turns out, you are not alone. In fact 8 out of 10 student pilots NEVER become a pilot. Many fail after spending $1000's because they don't have the right direction and can't get over these hurdles
If you...
Are like most student pilots looking for a private pilot ground school... chances are you're already thinking to yourself "Wow, there is so much I need to learn. How am I ever going to figure this all out?"
You may even be wondering if you even have what it takes to become a pilot
If this is you... You are in luck
Ultimately, if you want to be a part of the 20% of student pilots that pass their Private Pilot knowledge exam (FAA Written) & practical checkride to become a pilot then you must be prepared for this success
The Part Time Pilot Private Pilot Online Ground School is the best private pilot license ground school because it will prepare you so well that we guarantee you'll pass the FAA Written or your money back. In fact we have a 99.9% pass rate when our students take the exam!
The BEST way to teach Ground School is to ensure the student has a fundamental understanding of each concept
It blows my mind that there are not only instructors out there but even flight schools that believe a student pilot should just memorize a question bank in order to pass the FAA Written exam.
This means that there are student pilots out there flying solo in aircraft that are only memorizing test questions and answers but have ZERO understanding of the aircraft or the environment they are flying in. This ought to be illegal.
Yes, you can pass the Written exam by memorizing test questions and answers by taking a bunch of practice tests. But will this make you a competent pilot? A safe pilot? Will it help you pass your checkride? NO. NO. And NO!
What is the point of memorizing test questions when you will just have to learn it all before your checkride anyways? This doubles the amount of studying that you have to do.
Why not understand the concepts behind each question the FAA asks so that you study for both your Written exam and Checkride at the same time. This way you will not only be prepared for ANY question on the Written exam, but you will be a safe and competent pilot AND be prepared for your checkride.
This is the fundamental philosophy that we use in building all our courses and lessons to create the best private pilot online ground school.
The BEST Private Pilot Online Ground School includes content for ALL learning styles
This is why a Part Time Pilot Ground School Membership includes:
- Written lessons with visual aids, examples and mnemonic devices
- Video Lessons for visual learners
- Audio Lessons for learning while on-the-go
- In-depth explanations to prepare you for flight training lessons
- FAA Written exam endorsement
- Lifetime access
- FAA Written exam practice tests
- FAA Written practice test report
- AI powered instructor chat on every lesson or...
- 24/7 instructor access with real human!
- Complete on your own schedule
- 100% money back guarantee if you don't pass
- 200+ page flash cards download
- Step by Step example eBooks
- Bonus Cross Country Example video series
- Bonus "How to become a pilot - and do it affordably" course
- Bonus "5-Step Study Hack" Mini Course
- Bonus crosswind kneeboard charts
- Bonus Cross Country planning guide, checklist & nav log template
- Downloads & Video vault with recorded live lessons & webinars
- Eligible to apply for our 4 yearly $1000 scholarships
- ***NEW Mobile App*** with practice test generator, E6B, lessons, images, videos, quizzes & downloads
Ultimately the Part Time Pilot Private Pilot Online Ground School includes all of this exclusive content in one central and structured location so that you can:
- Find enough time in your busy life to prepare yourself for the exam
- Overcome a lack of motivation to study and keep your study sessions short and productive
- Stay engaged with visual, real life examples for a lasting understanding
- Pass your FAA Written Exam, be 100% prepared for Private Pilot Flight Lessons and become 1 step closer to being a part of the 20% of student pilots that DO NOT FAIL
The BEST way to learn is by being able to ask questions and get quality answers in return
FAA Certified Instructor
Part Time Pilot's Instructor, Nick, is a certified Private Pilot & Ground Instructor. Nick has both a Bachelor's and a Master's in Aerospace Engineering as well as over 10+ years experience in the aerospace industry including jobs as a propulsion engineer, fuels analysis engineer and flight test engineer.
Nick is available via email at team@parttimepilot.com, through the Part Time Pilot Facebook group and on Instagram @part.time.pilot throughout your entire private pilot journey. He has a lot of experience in the industry and knows the ins and outs of getting a private pilot license. He has much to share from his experiences and is willing to be there for his loyal ground school members.
We pride ourselves in having a personal touch. Unlike other schools, we will not disappear on you once you become enrolled. We are there 24/7 for your questions and wont stop until you are satisfied with our answers. Even though we have a new AI chat trained on our content and the FAA, this does not replace us! We will remain available to you for any and all questions.
Nick Smith (Nick Bryant)
Part Time Pilot Instructor
Equally important is our unbeatable price.
We don't really do discount deals... because we are already the best value. See how we compare to other Private Pilot Online Ground Schools
You can see that Part Time Pilot brings value that even these $349.00 or $299.00 courses do NOT.
In fact, once you include the Private Pilot Audio lessons, trained AI, recorded live lessons, FAA Written test prep book, endorsement, our NEW mobile app and additional BONUS downloads... the membership has a value over $3200!
A lifetime membership to Part Time Pilot is worth over $3200!!
And that doesn't even include the chance to win the $1000 scholarship four times a year or the money you'll save laying the foundation of the Part Time Pilot ground school!
Watch a Tour of the best Online Ground School to get an inside look at what's inside
NEW: Watch how our AI instructor trained on FAA & Part Time Pilot content can help you study with Instant Chat support
NEW: Watch how our brand new Mobile App brings unlimited & custom FAA practice tests, E6B calculator & your ground school lessons straight to your phone!
The Private Pilot Online Ground School is broken up into 3 steps:
These 3 steps are where Part Time Pilot stands apart from any other ground school with that personal touch to ENSURE you pass your exam:
Step #1: The best Private Pilot License & Online Ground School Lessons
This is where all our private pilot online ground school content resides. The private pilot lessons are structure in the order seen below. Each lesson was specifically selected to build upon the understanding and concept of the lesson that comes before it for an optimal learning experience. Each lesson includes a written lesson with visual diagrams, examples and mnemonic devices, a lesson quiz using FAA Written style questions, and most lessons are accompanied by a video and audio lesson for those visual or on-the-go learners.
Finally... We just launched our very own Part Time Pilot trained AI chat on every single lesson! Specifically designed to provide answers the FAA is looking for!
Step #2: FAA Written Exam Practice Tests
Now is the time to judge where you stand. Are you ready to pass the real Private Pilot Knowledge Test? In this step we give you three 65 question long FAA Written Practice exams that are exactly like the real thing. If you score an average of 80% or above then we think you are ready to pass the real deal (70% required for the real test). If you do not score an average of 80% you will be instructed to email us so that we can work with you one on one in the areas you are still weak. We will give you more practice questions and break each one down with you until you master your weaknesses.
Step #3: Your Custom Report & Endorsement
This is where Part Time Pilot goes one step further than most other Private Pilot Online Ground Schools. Most other ground schools make you take a practice test and if you have a good enough result send you on your way. This sounds great and all but we think that you deserve more. At Part Time Pilot we want to make sure that you understand these pilot concept at the FUNDAMENTAL level. This way, no matter what new questions the FAA comes up with you will have the tools to decipher the answer they are looking for rather than just memorizing a database of practice exam questions. Once you finish your first 3 practice tests we send you a customized report based off your results with review questions and a plan of action towards your endorsement. We may recommend more practice tests which we will provide or work with you one on one to solidify your understanding in a subject.
Here is the syllabus for our Online Ground School private pilot lessons. Most lessons have an accompanying video, examples and diagrams for the more visual learner and almost every lesson has a quiz:
Pilot Certifications, Qualifications & Regulations
Categories, Classes and Type of Aircraft
Certificates
Pilot in Command
Pilot for Hire Limitations
Alcohol and Drugs
Incidents, Accidents and Emergencies
FAA Advisory Circulars
Other Certificates and Ratings
Airworthiness Requirements
Required Documentation
Required Inspections
Required Equipment
Inoperable Equipment
Airworthiness Directives
Weather Theory, Charts and Information
Air Masses and Weather Systems
Thunderstorms
Wind Shear
Temperature Inversions
Fog
Frost and Ice
Dew Point
Clouds
Weather and Altimeter Settings
Estimating Numbers on Charts
Interpolating Data
METARs and TAFs
PIREPs
Area Forecasts
Winds and Temperatures Aloft
Low Level Significant Weather Charts
Radar Weather Observations
AIRMETs and SIGMETs
Weather Briefings
National Airspace System
VFR, IFR and Special VFR
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class D
Class E
Class G
Primary and Satellite Airports
Special Use Airspace
Airspace Review
Fundamentals of Aerodynamics
Forces of Flight
Lift
Stalls
Spins
Weight
Thrust
Drag
Wake Turbulence and Ground Effect
Left Turning Tendency
Adverse Yaw
Density Altitude
Performance and Limitations
Aircraft Speeds
Speed Limits
Seatbelts and Harnesses
Right of Way
Minimum Safe Altitudes
ATC Clearance and Compliance
Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs)
Fuel Requirements
Special VFR
Hemispherical Rule
Aircraft Maintenance
Operation of Aircraft Systems
Aircraft Overview
Primary Flight Controls
Aircraft Lights
Aircraft Engine
Carburetor Heat
Propeller
Fuel and Oil System
Electrical System
Vacuum System
Pitot-Static System
Magnetic Compass
Antennas
GPS
ELT
Glass Cockpit
Landing Gear
Human Factors
Supplemental Oxygen
Hypoxia
Hyperventilation
Ear and Sinus Concerns
Motion Sickness
Spatial Disorientation
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Scuba Diving
Hazardous Attitudes
Self-Assessment
Weight and Balance
Weight and Balance Theory
Procedure for Weight and Balance
Weight and Balance Examples
Cross-Country Planning
Procedure for Plotting your Course
What Information You'll Need
Choosing Checkpoints and Altitudes
Distances Between Checkpoints
Estimating Fuel Needed
Measuring Courses
Winds and Temperatures for Takeoff, Landing and Cruise
Distance to Climb to Cruise Altitude
Distance to Descend to Land to Destination Traffic Pattern
Airspeeds
Calculating Airspeed in Climb
Calculating Airspeed in Cruise and Descent
Ground Speed and Magnetic Heading
Time Enroute
Fuel Consumption and Planning
Takeoff and Landing Performance
Before Takeoff Procedures
Pre-flight Assessment
Flight Deck Management
Engine Starting
Taxiing
Before Takeoff Checklist
Airport Operations
Airport Information
Communications
Flight Service Stations and Call Centers
Filling Out, Filing and Activating a Flight Plan
Collision Avoidance and Traffic
Airport Light Signals
Taxi-way and Runway Lighting Systems
Taxi-way and Runway Signs and Markings
Traffic Patterns
Wind and Traffic Pattern Selection
Land and Hold Short Operations
Performance and Ground Reference Maneuvers
Steep Turns
Turns Around a Point
S-Turns
Navigation
Aeronautical Charts
Pilotage and Dead Reckoning
VORs, DMEs, TACANs and VORTACs
Emergencies
Types of Emergency Landings
Landing Spot Selection
Electrical Failure
Gyro Failure
Radio Failure
Engine Fire
Electrical Fire
Engine Failure After Lift-Off (Simulated)
Night Operations
Night Definitions
Vision
Illusions
Equipment
Airport, Obstruction and Navigation Lighting Aids
Traffic at Night
In addition to the best Online Ground School, students get access to the following bonus content:
FAA Written Test Prep Study Guide & Flash Cards
Over 200 slides each detailing a specific concept in a simple and easy to understand diagram with labels and easy to understand explanations.
No more searching and reading for answers just to get to the bottom of a concept. This is a great tool for on the go study. Study on your phone or use the slides as flashcards to quiz yourself for the FAA Written.
5 Step Study Hack mini-course
A 5 day or 5 step mini course I put together for one of the most asked about questions I get from our students... "How do I get over the feelings of overwhelm and procrastination?" It uses tried and true strategies to make you into a lean mean study machine.
Private Pilot Audio Lessons
One of the biggest pieces of feedback I got from my first 100 or so students was that they wish there was an audio version of my private pilot lessons. So that is when I made my Audio Ground School podcast which will be our Complete Online Ground School in audio version. Members of Part Time Pilot get early access to all the episodes I have complete before they are released to the public. This way you can learn while walking, driving, exercising, working, etc..
How to Become a Private Pilot & Save Money Course
This was the first course I ever created and it was inspired by my own story. I made all the wrong moves when it came to my finances and flying so I made a course in hopes to educate students on the things to avoid along their way to becoming a pilot as well as other tips and tricks to saving money!
Complete Cross Country Flight Plan Tutorial
A 3-part video series exclusive to members of the online ground school. This video series is a complete and comprehensive tutorial of how to create a cross country flight plan. I go through an example of a flight from KSEE to KAPV all on video, step by step with nothing left unexplained!
Example Flight Planning & Performance Calculations
One of the more difficult things for me to conquer during my time as a student pilot was performing accurate cross-country calculations. With so many calculations, charts and methods it can get confusing.
That's why I go into great detail and provide many realistic examples of every calculation found in a cross-country plan.
Live Private Pilot Lesson Recordings
In case the study guide, courses, diagrams and examples weren't enough. Our BONUS downloads and video vault course has recorded live lessons on every topic you can think of!
Extra FAA Written Exam Practice Tests & Personalized Report
We believe the best way to prepare is to practice the real thing! This is why our course starts with a practice test to find out what you already know. Then, 3 more practice tests following your lessons to see if you are ready for the real thing. And, if you need more practice tests... we got em!
What Student Pilots Are Saying...
Over 2000 students have gone through our coursework and received their endorsement from us... and 99.9% of them have passed their FAA written!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"as close to having a private instructor as you can get"
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I'm always skeptical of online learning tools, but this is exceeding all expectations"
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"What other course allows their students to meet with the founder and lets their students ask them questions?"
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"If you have a question or issue Nick or someone will get back to you FAST"
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I was treated like a friend more than a potential student"
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I wish I would have started here from the beginning"
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Private Pilot Online Ground School
$249.99
Lifetime Access
Receive your endorsement instantly and pass your FAA Written, guaranteed
Private Pilot Practical Test Prep
$79.99
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Prepare yourself to pass the checkride on your very first try
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$299.99
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