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Rod Machado's 40-hour Private Pilot eLearning Ground School

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$ 279.00 USD
$ 279.00 USD

Description

  • This eCourse meets all new ACS 2025 standards and was entirely created by a flight instructor with 50+ years of flight training experience (no AI used here).
  • Videos can be downloaded to iPad/Android Tablet devices.
  • Course prepares you for the FAA Knowledge Exam and more.
  • Lifetime access. This course is always current.
  • Graduation certificate/test endorsement issued at end of course.
  • Course plays best in Chrome or Edge browsers
  • Try the eLearning Course Demo (use Chrome/Edge browser).
  • How to Access Your eLearning Course Modules.
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COMPLIMENTARY eBOOKS ACCOMPANYING THIS eCOURSE

For a limited time this course comes the following complimentary PDF eBooks: 
1. Rod Machado's Private/Commercial Pilot eHandbook (a $49.95 value)
2. Rod Machado's Private/Commercial Pilot eWorkbook (a $19.95 value)
3. Rod Machado's How to Fly an Airplane (Private & Commercial Maneuvers) eHandbook (a $44.95 value)
4. Rod Machado's Plane Talk (Human Factors) eBook (a $24.95 value)
5. Rod Machado's Stick and Rudder Flight Training Syllabus
6. Rod Machado's Ground School Syllabus

Thinking about learning to fly? Do you want to fly for a living? Would you like to refresh your knowledge for your flight review? If so, then the place to start is with Rod Machado's new 40-hour+ private pilot eLearning ground school. This eLearning course prepares you to take the private pilot knowledge exam and provides the foundation of knowledge needed to make your flight training a more enjoyable experience. 

This highly animated, interactive eLearning course is one of the most comprehensive, private pilot ground training programs on the market today. Its 26-course modules span 40-hours of highly educational, fun and interactive aviation ground training. The depth of material covered in this course is what you'd find in your traditional single-semester, college aviation ground school.

Included at the end of each lesson are over 1,200+ FAA-like knowledge questions to reinforce what you've learned. And did I mention that this is also a fun and enjoyable course to study, too? I guess I did, but I don't want you to miss this. No more reading dry, stale, study material when you can learn in an enjoyable, interactive manner. At the end of this course, you'll be provided with a graduation certificate and endorsement to take the private pilot knowledge exam.

Here's just a tiny sampling of the topic-tiles found in this course.

  • Aerodynamics: The Wing is the Thing (3.9 Hrs)
  • Engines: Knowledge of Engines Is Power (3.45 Hrs)
  • Electrical Systems: Knowing What’s Watt (.5 Hrs)
  • Flight Instruments: Clocks, Tops & Toys (2.5 Hrs)
  • Federal Aviation Regulations: How FAR Can We Go? (4.6 Hrs)
  • Airport Operations: No Doctor Needed (2.45 Hrs)
  • Radio Operations: Aviation Spoken Here (1.4 Hrs)
  • Airspace: The Wild Blue, Green and Red Yonder (3.5 Hrs)
  • Aviation Maps: The Art of the Chart (.85 Hrs)
  • Radio Navigation: The Frequency Flyer Program (1.9 Hrs)
  • Understanding Weather: Looking for Friendly Skies (5.8 Hrs)
  • Weather Charts and Briefings: PIREPS, Progs and METARS (3.1 Hrs)
  • Flight Planning: Getting There From Here (3.2 Hrs)
  • Airplane Performance Charts: Know Before You Go (1.7 Hrs)
  • Weight and Balance: Let’s Wait and Balance (1.4 Hrs)
  • Pilot Potpourri: Neat Aeronautical Information (2.5 Hrs)

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 Note: This course contains the following "separately sold" eLearning modules: Understanding Airspace, Federal Aviation Regulations, Understanding Aerodynamics and Understanding Weather. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there overlaps with other Machado eCourse products?
Yes. This 40+hour eCourse contains the following "separately sold" eLearning modules: Understanding Airspace, Federal Aviation Regulations, Understanding Aerodynamics and Understanding Weather.

Is there a test endorsement issued at the end of the eCourse?
Yes. At the end of the eCourse in one of the last modules titled, "Pilot Potpourri," there is a graduation certificate issued. This is also your knowledge test endorsement. You'll fill in the appropriate information, print out the certificate and take it with you to the exam office.

How do I access this ground school?
The ground school is available online via your secure, password-protected account window. You can watch the videos on a Windows PC, Mac, iPad/Android tablet and iPhone/Android Phone.

Will my online access ever expire?
No. Once you register your login credentials, they will never expire. You will always have access to the program.

Can I share this course with anyone else?
No. This eCourse is for you, not for others. It's not to be shared with anyone else. If you have friends who want to use your eCourse, have them contact me for a bulk course discount. PLEASE DON'T SHARE THIS eCOURSE WITH ANYONE ELSE!

Can I view the lessons on my iPad or mobile device?
Yes, you can view this eCourse on a PC, Laptop, Mac, iPad, Android Tablet, or smartphone. You can only download eCourse videos to an iPad or Android Tablet for offline viewing. 

Can I access the ground school from more than one computer or device?
Yes—with your login info, you can access the site as often as you want. 

Can I upload the accompanying eBooks to my device?
Yes. The accompanying ebooks can be uploaded to any device you own that reads PDFs. Click here to learn how to upload eBooks to your iPad/iPhone.

How do I know my computing device will play this eCourse?
Try the Demo link above. This course works on all devices. Nevertheless, I recommend that you use Chrome as your browser, not Safari, Firefox or anything else.

Does the course player remember where I left off?
Yes, it does. However, you need to clear the browser's cache on occasion when your browser acts up. This also clears cookies, which are used to remember where you stopped. So treat this course as you would a book and make a note of where you left off before you clear the cache.

Why is this course 40+ hours long?
This is the most comprehensive and complete Private Pilot eGround School on the market. It contains all the material that you'd receive in an aviation college semester ground school (and much, much more, too!). It's not intended only for passing the knowledge exam. If you want a shorter eCourse or are only interested in passing the knowledge exam, please check out our competitor's courses. They're all fine courses except that they are much shorter--typically ranging from 15 to 25 hours in length. They simply can't cover in detail all the material contained in this eCourse. 

Do you track my test scores and tell me when I'm ready for the exam?
Sorry, no. My competitors do; I don't. My course is a self-study course where I expect you to learn "ALL" the material, not just 70% of it before you take your exam. Otherwise, what would be the purpose of studying a self-study course? That's why you'll take quite a few intermediate quizzes and review any areas in which you are deficient before moving on to another section of the course. At the end of each module you'll take a comprehensive quiz and have a very good idea of the areas in which you need to review. When you finish all the modules you'll be ready for the exam.

Can I obtain a refund if I am not happy?
If you've had this course for less than 10 days and haven't downloaded any of the accompanying ebooks or videos, then contact me to discuss a refund. Based on the video and eBook downloads I provide upfront, I cannot--CANNOT!--offer a refund beyond these stipulations. Refunds are not offered on any eCourse purchased with a discount code/link.

Note: This course in its entirety was authored, illustrated, animated, assembled and produced by Rod Machado. Main narration by Rod Machado, with portions narrated by captain Philip E. Hewitt and comedic impressionist Alec Cody. Any errors in this course are solely the responsibility of Rod Machado.


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Huge thanks !!!!

Dear Rod, I want to thank you for the great PP ground school course. Great content and explanations. I happened to get 100% on my written and just passed the checkride last weekend.Читати більше

Art Filho

2021-05-26

I enjoyed this classroom enviroment

Rod makes it easy to learn. I have taken other ground school before and you really get bored but not with Rod. He keeps you engaged. I really enjoyed the building of the flight envelope I must have missed all that theory in my PPL. You really go into depth on the subjects and understand the why of things.Читати більше

David Torres

2022-05-02

Excellent content!

Excellent content!

Rod Machado’s years of experience come shining through. His content is by far the best training I have ever received. His explanations on instrument function should be required training for private students. I learned so much more from his courses. I chose his material so I could have lifetime access at a great one-time price. I also watched his sample videos and compared them to other options. I am so glad I chose these. Rod has an amazing ability to know how to make the information stick in your mind… you really learn the information well. Can't say enough good things. Loved every minute of it. Lots of Dad jokes that I even liked better the 2nd time through. GreatЧитати більше

Craig Hill

2022-12-02

Wow

I have been flying a very long time and have used them all... King, Sportys, Gleim... I am speechless as to how comprehensive and clear the material in Rod's Private Course is.... ( I bought it for review ). Best money I have ever spent in Aviation or out. Cannot recommend strongly enough. And continually entertaining! Can't wait to start the Instrument version!Читати більше

Andy G

2019-03-28

Most comprehensive Private Pilot course available

Rod Machado's courses rock! I've sampled other courses to see what they had to offer, but none of them had the clarity and precision found in Rod's course. I decided to buy the hardcopy of the book to give my eyes a break from the screen and supplement the videos. The insight from pilot reports found in the book offer an even greater understanding to the material and choices we need to learn and make as pilots. I passed my tests and am moving on with Rod's Instrument Ground School and book. Thank you, Rod, for sharing your knowledge and experience! Oh, one more thing, Rod must really know how to cut a rug on the dance floor!Читати більше

Chris Wood

2023-03-28

Scored 100%

I wanted to share some great news and share my profound appreciation for Rod and his course. I scored a 100% on my PAR exam this past Friday! Thank you for your excellent product! Cheers!Читати більше

Tara Parker

2024-02-02

100% score on the FAA knowledge test!

Rod’s outstanding explanations on such topics as weight and balance, FAR's. and his quick course airspace allowed me to get a 100% score on the FAA knowledge test !!! The mnemonics Rod developed for the chapter, "Airspace: The Wild Blue, Green, and Red Yonder" allowed me to fully understand the airspace system and remember all the particulars!Читати більше

A.S., Colorado

2023-05-07

This Course is Amazing!

This Course is Amazing!

I thought I could teach myself the ground school fundamentals just by reading the FAA books. That idea lasted about two minutes. I did the free trial sections of a competitor's online ground school and was bored to tears. Rod's course is the one that was the right fit for me from the beginning. It is wonderfully comprehensive, engaging, and fun to do. I super enjoyed the learning process. The pacing of this course is spot on, and the humor really makes every lesson a pleasure to do. The amount of work invested in creating this course is extensive. The animations are great. You can feel Rod's passion for aviation and his mission to share aviation with others in every part of the course. I did this online ground school before taking a single flight lesson, and I passed the FAA Private Pilot Airplane Knowledge Exam on the first attempt. Now I am starting the process of flight training with a wonderful head start thanks to Rod's 40-Hour Private Pilot eLearning Ground School. Thank you!!!Читати більше

Don D.

2023-05-24

Excellent

I've learned a great deal of good (useful) info and enjoyed it. Rod is an educator of excellence.Читати більше

B. Diamond

2023-05-07

Most comprehensive course available

Opting for a comprehensive course like Rod Machado's is incredibly important. It ensures your pilot training is thorough, leaving no gaps in knowledge and that you achieve a thorough understanding of the material. We found when a pilot establishes a solid initial foundation of knowledge, it is easier to understand more advanced instructions later. This course is the ideal starting point to becoming a professional pilot.Читати більше

Danny Mortensen, Airline Ground Schools

2023-05-24

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. This 40+hour eCourse contains the following "separately sold" eLearning modules: Understanding Airspace, Federal Aviation Regulations, Understanding Aerodynamics and Understanding Weather.

Yes. At the end of the eCourse in one of the last modules titled, "Pilot Potpourri," there is a graduation certificate issued. This is also your knowledge test endorsement. You'll fill in the appropriate information, print out the certificate and take it with you to the exam office.

The ground school is available online via your secure, password-protected account window. You can watch the videos on a Windows PC, Mac, iPad/Android tablet and iPhone/Android Phone.

No. Once you register your login credentials, they will never expire. You will always have access to the program.

Yes, the ground school is optimized for online viewing (no downloads available at this time). You can watch the videos on any device with an internet connection, no downloading is required.

Yes—with your login info, you can access the site as often as you want.

Yes. The accompanying ebooks can be uploaded to any device you own that reads PDFs. Click here to learn how to upload eBooks to your iPad/iPhone.

Try the Demo link above. This course works on all devices. Nevertheless, I recommend that you use Chrome as your browser, not Safari, Firefox or anything else.

Yes, it does. However, you need to clear the browser's cache on occasion when your browser acts up. This also clears cookies, which are used to remember where you stopped. So treat this course as you would a book and make a note of where you left off before you clear the cache.

This is the most comprehensive and complete Private Pilot eGround School on the market. It contains all the material that you'd receive in an aviation college semester ground school (and much, much more, too!). It's not intended only for passing the knowledge exam. If you want a shorter eCourse or are only interested in passing the knowledge exam, please check out our competitor's courses. They're all fine courses except that they are much shorter--typically ranging from 15 to 25 hours in length. They simply can't cover in detail all the material contained in this eCourse.