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 $199.99 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



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.

FAA Instructor will be your private pilot license mentor in the Best Private Pilot Online Ground School

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

The best private pilot online ground school is part time pilot

You can see that Part Time Pilot brings value that even these $349.00 or $279.00 courses do NOT.

In fact, once you include the Private Pilot Audio lessons, trained AI, recorded live lessons, FAA Written test prep book, endorsement and additional BONUS downloads... the membership has a value over $2600!

A lifetime membership to Part Time Pilot is worth over $2600!!


And that doesn't even include the chance to win the $1000 scholarship four times a year!

Everything included in the Best Private Pilot Online Ground School for student pilots to pass the FAA Written and prepare for flight lessons

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

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:

Online Ground School

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.

Online Ground School

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!

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cross country planning tutorial. step my step cross country planning guide

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.

Private Pilot cross country planning problem examples and explanations
Private Pilot Instructor video explanations

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!

FAA Private Pilot Online Practice Tests. FAA Written practice tests

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

$199.99

Lifetime Access

Receive your endorsement instantly and pass your FAA Written, guaranteed


Private Pilot Practical Test Prep

$79.99

Lifetime Access

Prepare yourself to pass the checkride on your very first try

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$249.99

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