Private Pilot Ground
Welcome to ground school! This is your course syllabus, where you can find a materials list, an outline of the curriculum and instructor information. To get started, you can scroll down and read the page from top to bottom, or click one of the green buttons below this text to jump to a specific area of interest.
Required Materials
While you may not need every item on this list on day one, you will need them all eventually. I have included links to Amazon as purchasing options, however, many textbooks and materials can be bought cheaper used from local Facebook aviation groups, eBay, and by contacting your local FBO pilot shop.
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ASA Private Pilot Written Exam Test Prep 2023
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You may choose to download the app version if you prefer
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The physical book can be purchased here
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Federal Aviation Regulations
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Available for free online but print is easier to study​
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Can be purchased in print here
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Sectional Chart & Chart Supplement or Virtual Equivalent
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Many pilots will choose to use Foreflight and an iPad for their in-flight chart needs
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A free online option for learning to read and use aviation sectional charts is skyvector.com
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Purchasing one print copy of a sectional chart for your local area has been shown to improve overall learning and memorization
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Pilot Operating Handbook for the airplane you will train in
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Many POHs are available for free as PDFs online
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If you do not know what airplane you will be training in, a good default POH to purchase for learning basic theory is a Cessna 172 or Cessna 152
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