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PRIVATE PILOT GROUND SCHOOL

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Welcome! This course will teach the essential knowledge needed to pass the Private Pilot Airplane written exam. It will also prepare you for your actual flight training with a certified flight instructor (CFI). You can go through the lessons at your own pace and focus on the topics you want to review the most.

What Is Private Pilot Ground School?

Private Pilot Ground School provides the aeronautical knowledge required to earn a Private Pilot Certificate. Students learn FAA regulations, weather, navigation, airspace, aerodynamics, flight planning, aircraft systems, and risk management while preparing for both the FAA Knowledge Test and practical flight training.

Who This Course Is Designed For?

This course is designed for aspiring student pilots, future private pilots, aviation enthusiasts, and anyone preparing for the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Test. Whether you are training with Red Horse Aviation in Southern California or working toward your certificate elsewhere, this course provides the foundation needed for safe and proficient flying.

GETTING OUT OF THE PRIVATE PILOT COURSE

Many people attempt to pass the written exam using short-term memorization. Although you may pass doing this, it can lead to significant issues during the checkride and oral exams. If you fail your checkride, it will be recorded on your FAA record and you will have to spend a significant amount of money on training.

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Our goal is to teach you aviation as a whole and especially the concepts so that you truly understand them, instead of memorizing them ineffectively.

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  • Continuously updated (last update July 2026)

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By the end of the course, you will have the knowledge to:

  • Know what it takes to become a private pilot, and what you can do with your license.

  • Understand how aircraft systems operate, and what information they provide you in flight.

  • Explain how airplanes fly and the effect of various aerodynamic forces.

  • Compute weight and balance problems and properly load the aircraft.

  • Calculate density altitude, takeoff/landing charts and understand there effect on performance.

  • Interpret Federal Aviation Regulations.

  • Factors that affect flight performance, including hypoxia, various illusions, and more.

  • Assess and mitigate risks.

  • Identify and predict dangerous weather phenomena, read and understand aviation weather report such as METAR, TAF, PIREPs and more.

  • Understand airport organization and how to decode airport and information.

  • Radio communication and understand the controllers and pilots lingo.

  • Identify airspace and read charts and extract useful information to safely conduct your flights.

  • Navigating an aircraft using on board instruments.

  • Basic use of flight computers, and more importantly successfully plan a cross-country flight and much more.

Ground School for Riverside and San Diego Pilots

Whether you plan to complete your flight training in Riverside, San Diego, or elsewhere in Southern California, this course is designed to build the knowledge and decision-making skills required for safe and proficient flying. Students can begin training online and apply what they learn during in-person flight instruction.

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ENROLL TODAY! IN OUR PRIVATE PILOT COURSE 
$139 LIFETIME ACCESS

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

I have been in the aviation industry professional since the early 2000s, starting out as a ramp agent with the airlines, then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force working as aircraft mechanic and now for the DON. Also, worked as a pilot for two skydive companies. I currently hold a Certified Flight Instructor, Advanced Ground Instructor, Commercial Pilot (for single and multi-engine) certificates.

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I am passionate about making aviation more accessible and easier to learn. I now am working towards educating the next generation of pilots.

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I hold a Bachelor's degree in Aeronautics from the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

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When I am not teaching, or working at my full time job I enjoy being outdoors and spending time with the family in Southern California.

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David Smith
CFI, AGI

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTOINS

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READY TO BEGIN YOUR PILOT TRAINING?

ANY DEVICE​

Study on any device such as; a computer, iPad/tablet or phone that is connected to the internet.

ANYTIME, ONLINE​

Join the course from any location worldwide, even if you are deployed that has an internet connection with your device.

DOWNLOAD FLIGHT DOCUMENTS​

We have created our own cheat sheet, along with many other helpful documents.

ALWAYS UP-TO DATE​

Continually updating with new content and regulations.

INSTRUCTOR ACCESS​

24/7 support. Get your questions answered quickly. 

REAL WORLD​

Not just the required topics, but real world scenarios, experiences and more.

ENDORSEMENT​

Instructor provides FAA endorsement to take written test.

PASS THE TEST​

Study actual FAA Written Test questions.

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