Private Pilot Ground School (PPL)
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Train smarter. Fly sooner.
Private Pilot Ground School (PPL) is a 13-module, FAA-aligned program that takes you from zero to test-ready with practical, scenario-based lessons.
What’s inside
• 13 modules • 24+ short lessons (8–12 min each) • 12 section quizzes
• Final 60-question timed practice exam (randomized)
• Weekly Live Q&A + recordings
• Downloadables: W&B sheet, Nav Log, METAR/TAF guide, Airspace quick-ref, Night illusions, Personal minimums
How you’ll learn
• Clear diagrams and checklists (no fluff)
• Quizzes after every section to lock in understanding
• Real-world planning exercises you’ll actually use in the airplane
Certificate
Complete the course and pass the final to receive an Online Aviation School Certificate of Completion (keep for your training records).
Disclaimer: Training materials align with FAA ACS/PTS knowledge areas. Online Aviation School is not a flight training operator; always verify with current FAA publications.
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Welcome & How This Course WorksWelcome! This course prepares you for the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Test and real-world flying judgment.
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Foundations & ADM — 10 Q (15m) -
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Foundations & ADM — 10 Q (15m)10-question check on this section. Pass 80% to continue.
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Foundations & ADM — 10 Q (15m)10-question check on this section. Pass 80% to continue.
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Engine/Prop & POH Basics
Piston engine and propeller fundamentals, mixture/Carb Heat, density altitude, and how to read POH performance tables.
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Pitot-Static & Gyro Instruments
How pitot-static instruments and gyros work, common errors, alternate static effects, and partial-panel cues.
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Aircraft Systems & Instruments — 10 Q (10m)
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Aircraft Systems & Instruments — 10 Q (10m)10-question check on this section. Pass 80% to continue.
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Aircraft Systems & Instruments — 10 Q (10m)10-question check on this section. Pass 80% to continue.
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Lift/Drag & Performance
Why wings make lift, types of drag, and how weight/CG/DA affect performance.
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Stalls, Spins & Slow Flight
Recognize and recover from stalls/spins and fly precise slow-flight.
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Aerodynamics — 10 Q (10m)10-question check on this section. Pass 80% to continue.
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Aerodynamics — 10 Q (10m)10-question check on this section. Pass 80% to continue.
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Stability, Lapse Rates & Clouds
Atmospheric stability and cloud families you’ll see on a VFR day.
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Turbulence & Icing Awareness
Where turbulence and icing form and how to avoid or escape them.
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Weather Theory — 10 Q (10m)Weather Theory — 10 Q (10m)
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Weather Theory — 10 Q (10m)Weather Theory — 10 Q (10m)
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Turbulence & Icing Awareness
Where turbulence and icing form and how to avoid or escape them.
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Decode METAR & TAF
Decode surface observations and terminal forecasts quickly and accurately.
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Prog Charts, AIRMET/SIGMET, PIREPs
Use prog charts and advisories to see the big picture and hazards.
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Weather Services (METAR/TAF, Advisories) — 10 Q (15m)10 questions, set Pass 80%, 10 minutes
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Classes A–G, SUAs & TFRs
Entry/equipment/weather minima for each airspace class and special use.
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Radio Phraseology & Light Gun Signals
Make clear calls with proper phraseology; know light gun signals if NORDO.
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Aerodynamics — 10 Q (10m)10-question check on this section. Pass 80% to continue.
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Airspace & ATC — 10 Q (10m)
Training materials align with FAA ACS/PTS knowledge areas. Online Aviation School is not a flight training operator; always verify with current FAA publications and fly with a certificated instructor.
• Decode METAR/TAF and use prog charts to make a go/no-go
• Plan a VFR cross-country (WCA, GS, fuel, alternates)
• Brief airspace & ATC phraseology; avoid runway incursions
• Compute W&B and performance from the POH
• Recognize stall/spin risk and apply proper recovery
• Pass the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Test with confidence
• Basic math and willingness to study
• POH for your training aircraft, E6-B or calculator (recommended)
• Internet access for videos/updates
• New pilots training for the Private Pilot (ASEL)
• Rusty pilots wanting a VFR refresh before flying again
