
In this free Private Pilot Online Ground School lesson from Part Time Pilot, we cover the topic of Class C Airspace. We review the structure and dimensions of Class C airspace, how to interpret its sectional chart markings, communication and equipment requirements, VFR weather minimums, and the operating rules for pilots flying into and around busy towered airports.
Aug 12
21 min

In this free IFR Online Ground School lesson from Part Time Pilot, we cover the topic of Holding Pattern Instructions and Entries. We review how to interpret ATC holding instructions, determine the correct holding pattern entry, and perform direct, parallel, and teardrop entries using FAA-recommended procedures.
Aug 10
47 min

In this free Private Pilot Online Ground School lesson from Part Time Pilot, we cover the topic of Class B Airspace. We review how Class B airspace is structured, its shelves and altitude limits, entry and communication requirements, VFR weather minimums, equipment requirements, and operating rules for pilots flying in and around the nation’s busiest airports.
Aug 5
20 min

In this free IFR Online Ground School lesson from Part Time Pilot, we cover the topic of Course Reversals. We review procedure turns, holding patterns, and teardrop course reversals, when each is used during an instrument approach, and how pilots safely intercept the final approach course.
Aug 3
27 min

In this free Private Pilot Online Ground School lesson from Part Time Pilot, we cover the topic of Class A Airspace. We review the boundaries of Class A airspace, the equipment requirements for operating within it, and why only IFR flights are permitted in this high-altitude controlled airspace.
Jul 29
15 min

In this free IFR Online Ground School lesson from Part Time Pilot, we cover the topic of Instrument Approach Charts. We review the different sections of an approach plate, how to interpret chart names, minimums, frequencies, and approach information, and how pilots use these charts to safely fly instrument approaches.
Jul 27
37 min

In this free Private Pilot Online Ground School lesson from Part Time Pilot, we cover the topic of VFR, IFR, and Special VFR. We review the differences between Visual Flight Rules and Instrument Flight Rules, when Special VFR may be used, and the weather conditions and airspace requirements pilots must understand before every flight.
Jul 22
20 min

In this free IFR Online Ground School lesson from Part Time Pilot, we cover the topic of Arrival Procedures. We review Standard Terminal Arrival Routes (STARs), how to read and interpret arrival charts, altitude and speed restrictions, and how ATC clearances guide pilots from the en route phase to the approach environment.
Jul 20
40 min

In this free Private Pilot online ground school lesson from Part Time Pilot, we review the different types of preflight weather briefings, when to request a standard, abbreviated, or outlook briefing, and the information pilots should provide to receive an accurate weather briefing before a flight.
Jul 15
15 min

In this free IFR Online Ground School lesson, we cover the topic of IFR Departure Procedures. We review the purpose of Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs) and Standard Instrument Departures (SIDs), when they are used, and how to identify and interpret them during flight planning.
Jul 13
46 min
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