I haven't started my formal training yet. What should I do now?
Becoming a pilot requires learning. Some of that learning occurs in the air with an instructor, and some occurs on the ground. The sooner you learn the ground material - the conceptual subjects - the better. Yes, you can learn as you go, but you will save money and get more out of your flight lessons by mastering this knowledge early. If you go into your first flight lesson with a good understanding of the material in this Ground School, you will greatly reduce the amount of money you will spend and will require fewer hours to get your license. Guaranteed! So, what should you do now? Click on the Private Pilot link on the left and get started.

I've already started my training and already have my books and DVDs.
Great! There is nothing that will speed you along better than already being halfway there. Consider Online Ground School to be your private tutor - an internet instructor here to help you with the specific topics that are challenges.

I'm already a licensed pilot. Is there anything here for me?
Absolutely. As you know, we all get a little rusty in the conceptual areas of aviation. There is no easier way to polish up on individual topics. Plus, you may find the discussions of new subjects to be really interesting.

Do I have to pay anything to use this Ground School?
No. There is a very large amount of free content on the site. In fact, all of the Private Pilot core lessons are only a click away, and completely free. Additional content - lessons, tests, documents, and podcasts - are available to Enrolled students at a very low price. To learn about enrollment options, click here.

What are my enrollment options?
You can participate in this Online Ground School in one of three ways. You can simply jump right in as a visitor - no registration required. Or, you can register and get extra benefits. Thirdly, you can pay a small "tuition" to enroll and receive even more benefits.

How long will it take me to get my license?
That is one of those open ended questions. It all depends on you and how much enthusiasm you bring with you. The more you study on your own, the quicker you will complete your training. Although the FAA requires a minimum of 40 hours of flight training (35 hours if you attend a Part 141 school), don't fall in love with that number. Very few people find that to be an adequate amount of time to master the flying skills. The average is between 50 and 80 hours. You will probably complete the program in less than a year. For more info, click here.

What is the cheapest way I can get my license?
Take a look in the Library. You will find an article there that addresses this exact subject. Saving money is something we're all interested in.