PPL Ground School — Private Pilot Airplane · v2026.1

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All 22 modules · 88 lessons on one screen.

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01FoundationsWho can fly, and the rules of the game
01Becoming a Private Pilot
02Regulatory Framework and Pilot Responsibilities
02How the airplane fliesAerodynamics, systems, instruments, performance
03Aerodynamics and Principles of Flight
04Aircraft Structure, Systems and Powerplants
05Flight Instruments and Avionics
06Weight, Balance and Aircraft Performance
03Where you flyAirports, airspace, talking to ATC
07Airports, Runways, Signs, Markings and Lighting
08Airspace and Operating Requirements
09Communications and Air Traffic Control
04WeatherTheory, and reading real products
10Weather Theory
11Aviation Weather Products and Interpretation
05Navigation & cross-countryCharts, planning, getting there
12Navigation and Sectional Charts
13Cross-Country Flight Planning
06Regulations, medical & judgmentFARs, aeromedical, decision-making
14Federal Aviation Regulations
15Aeromedical Factors
16Aeronautical Decision-Making and Risk Management
07Emergencies & nightWhen things go wrong, and after dark
17Abnormal and Emergency Considerations
18Night Operations
08Preflight & checkride prepPlanning, test prep, oral, next steps
19Preflight Planning and Required Information
20Knowledge-Test Final Preparation
21Oral-Exam and Scenario Review
22Next Steps in Flight Training

Content is draft pending certified-flight-instructor review — see safety & accuracy.

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