Private Pilot

Ground School

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Learn from the most experienced instructor team in the industry-AV8 CFIs have more than 50,000 combined flight hours

AV8 Prep's team of instructors include:

A former Blackhawk Pilot
A 33 Year Air Traffic Controller, that is a CFI
Several Airline Transport Pilots
Pilots that fly private charter jets
Pilots that fly airliners
FAA Gold Seal Flight Instructors
A Doctor of Pharmacy who is a CFI

Included in Private Pilot Ground School

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Testimonials

Matt B.

I can't thank AV8Prep enough for their exceptional Private Pilot Ground School program. With their comprehensive curriculum and knowledgeable instructors, I was able to achieve a remarkable score of 93 on my written exam. The engaging content, interactive lessons, and in-depth explanations truly prepared me for success. AV8Prep's dedication to ensuring their students' understanding and mastery of the material is unmatched. I highly recommend AV8Prep to anyone pursuing their private pilot license. Trust me, it's the best investment you can make in your aviation journey.

Tony D.

I was pleasantly surprised by the exceptional quality of the Private Pilot Course! Within a brief timeframe, I acquired all the essential knowledge and skills required to obtain my private pilot certification. The instructors demonstrated extensive expertise, the course material covered everything comprehensively, and the support offered throughout was truly remarkable. Without hesitation, I enthusiastically endorse this course to anyone seeking to embark on a professional drone piloting journey. It's a worthwhile investment that yields significant returns!

John. C

I owe my success in passing the written FAA exam with a remarkable 97% to AV8Prep's exceptional online ground school. Their comprehensive resources and effective teaching approach made the learning process engaging and ensured I was well-prepared for the exam. I highly recommend AV8Prep to anyone seeking a reliable and effective way to ace their pilot exam.

Meet Some of The Team Behind AV8Prep

When you sign up with AV8Prep.com, you get a team of instructors that have over 50,000 hours of flight experience. This time in the cockpit translates to the studio to help you become a pilot!

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AV8Prep.com offers a 100% Pass Guarantee if you follow the process. Watch easy to learn videos and review comprehensive practice questions to help you pass the FAA written exam with flying colors .

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Your Flight Plan To Success

GROUND SCHOOL

This is a must for all pilots and is required by the FAA. Here you learn all the technical info and start to build your understanding on all things aviation. Most flight schools require students to have this started or completed prior to taking flight lessons. The written exam has 60 questions and you need to score a 70% or higher to pass.

MEDICAL EXAM

Next, you’ll want to get your medical exam, which is a standard physical with an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME). With the written and medical exam behind you, it’s time to have fun and fly!

FLIGHT TRAINING

It's time to get you up in the air. Now, we connect you with a local flight school to start your flight instruction.

CHECK RIDE

Once you’ve completed your ground school & flight training its time to take an oral and flight exam with a designated pilot examiner (DPE). This is called a Check Ride. Preparation for this final piece can take anywhere from 30 days to 6 months.

CERTIFIED PILOT

Congrats! You've completed your checklist on all of the above and you're now an official pilot!

FIRST FLIGHT

Enjoy the view! Now you can take up your family and friends!

Course Syllabus

Ace your FAA written exam with the AV8Prep.com online ground school

Aerodynamics

Four Forces
Climbs, Descents & Straight and Level Flight
Axes of Motion, Basic Flight Controls & Turns
Angle of Attack
Effects on Aerodynamics
P Factor & Torque
Ground Effect
Stalls & Spins
Bank Angle & Load Factor

Aircraft Power Plant

Airplane Engines and How They Produce Power
Ignition System
Induction & Mixture Control
Carbureted Vs. Fuel Injected
Carburetor Ice & Carb Heat
Detonation & Pre-Ignition
Engine Overheating Engine Instruments

Aircraft Systems

Propeller
Flaps
Transponder 101
ELT & Emergency Frequency

Aircraft Systems Part 2

Fuel Systems
Electrical System
Landing Gear System

Pitot Static System

Pitot Static System
Pitot Static – Errors & Failures
Airspeed Indicator
Vertical Speed Indicator
Altimeter
How to Read an Altimeter
Altimeter Errors
Setting Altimeter
Types of Altitudes

Gyro Instruments, Vacuum System & Glass Cockpits

Gyro Instruments & Vacuum System
Attitude Indicator
Heading Indicator
Turn Coordinator
Magnetic Compass & Errors
Glass Cockpits

Aircraft Performance

Density & Pressure Altitude
Calculating Density & Pressure Altitude
Takeoff Distance Charts
Cruise Performance Charts
Landing Distance Performance Charts
Landing Distance Table
Crosswind Components
V Speeds

Flight Planning

Latitude & Longitude
VFR Sectional Chart
Airports on a Sectional

Flight Planning Part 2

Calculating Time Zone Corrections
Zulu Time
Chart Supplement
NOTAMS
Weather Briefings
VFR Flight Plan
FSS
ATIS

Weight & Balance

Weight & Balance
Weight & Balance Calculations

Airport Ground Operations

Engine Start
Taxiway & Destination Signs
Airport Lighting
Runway Markings
Airport Diagram
Taxi Wind Correction
LAHSO
Engine Runup & Pre-Takeoff Checklist
Hydroplaning

Navigation

VFR Navigation
VOR 101
Using VOR
Distance Measuring Equipment
Ensuring VOR or DME is working
Knowing Where you are Regarding VOR
Global Positioning System 101

Weather

Causes of Weather
Stability of an Air Masses
Temperature Inversions, Dewpoint & Fog
Types of Clouds
Weather Fronts
Thunderstorms, Wind Shear & Microbursts
Icing / Reporting Icing
Frost, Freezing Rain and Wet Snow
Turbulence & Mountain Waves

Weather part 2

Standard Pressure & Temperature
Convection & Circulation
Occluded Fronts
Jet Stream

In Flight

Night Flying
Unusual Attitude Recovery
Collision Avoidance
En Route Weather Advisories
Lost Communications & Light Gun Signals
VASI, PAPI, PLASI
Wake Turbulence
Wind Cone & Segmented Circle
Go Around
1. Normal Takeoff & Climb
2. Crosswind Takeoff & Climb
3. Normal Approach & Landing
4. Crosswind Approach & Landing
5. Emergency Operations
6. Lost Procedures
7. Traffic Pattern 101
8. Traffic Pattern – Entries & Exits

ATC Communications & Clearances private

ATC Basics
Traffic Callout by Position of Clock
Non-Towered Communication Procedures
Tower Talk – Basics & Ground Operations
Tower Talk – Pattern Operations
Tower Talk – VFR En Route

Private Pilot FAR’s

Aircraft Stuff
Pilot Rules
In Flight Rules
NTSB Part 830
Aeronautical Decision Making

Airspace

Controlled Vs. Uncontrolled?
Class A-D
Class E & G
Special Use Airspace
Terminal Radar Program
Special VF
Airspace Speed Limits

Interpretting Weather

Weather Radar
TAFs
METAR
Weather Depiction Chart
Airmets & Sigmets
PIREPS
High & Low Level Prog Charts
Aviation Graphics Forecasts
Convective Outlook Charts
Surface Analysis Charts
Winds & Temperature Aloft

How Does AV8 Prep Stack Up to the Competition?

Up to date, professionally produced videos from the most experienced team in aviation education.
Courses taught by a team of Certificated Flight Instructors, most of whom are Airline Transport Pilots, with more than 50,000 combined flight hours
Team includes a career air traffic controller who is a CFI, Several Airline Pilots, Several Charter Jet Pilots, Gold Seal CFIs, and a Doctor of Pharmacy
We are a small privately held company.
Our best in class video course is to the point.
Course includes reading assignments, as well as audio book versions of those assignments for auditory learners, or those who travel.
Mobile apps coming this year.