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Pass All Your Tests - Guaranteed ● Automatically Generates Your Signed Endorsement ● Your Instructor Can Monitor You for Free
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Pass All Your Tests - Guaranteed ● Automatically Generates Your Signed Endorsement ● Your Instructor Can Monitor You for Free
Written Test Oral Exam Guaranteed		Buy Now - $199 Free Test Drive


	Complete Ground School Everything but the Tests	Buy Now - $89 Free Test Drive
	Perfect for Flight Reviews and Rusty Pilots
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Todd Shellnutt, Master CFI
2015 AOPA Flight Instructor of the Year

"I’ve seen a lot of ground training programs and Gold Seal clearly stands out at the top. Its unique, interactive style of knowledge transfer is engaging and highly effective. Whether you’re a student pilot or a rusty pilot, Gold Seal is the gold standard for online pilot training programs. This is the one you want."

50+ Interactive Modules and the Smartest Quizzing Engine on the Planet Make Learning Fun!

The Most Complete Ground School Program Available - It Covers Everything!

Welcome to the Airport	Aircraft Basics	Your First Flight Lesson	Pilot Qualifications	Aircraft Requirements
Aerodynamics	Meet Your Instrument Panel	Conventional Airplane Instruments	Zulu Time	Phonetic Alphabet
Latitudes and Longitudes	Understanding Sectional Charts	Class D Airport Communications	Airport Operations	National Airspace System
Stalls, Spins, and Spirals	Airport Signs & Runway Markings	Wake Turbulence	Stall Recovery Basics	The Stabilized Approach
Emergency Procedures	Transponders	Engines and Systems	Ground Reference Maneuvers	Steep Turns
Short Field Operations	Soft Field Operations	FAA Pilot Regulations	Weather Theory	Density Altitude
Weather Charts	METARs, TAFs, & PIREPs	Atmospheric Instability	Calculating Crosswind Components	VFR Weather Minimums
VOR Navigation	GPS: What it is and How it works	Night Flight Operations	Weight and Balance	Performance Charts
Aeromedical Factors	Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM)	The Chart Supplement Publication	Cross-Country Flight Planning	Checkride Preparation

Get Started	View a Sample	Are You a CFI?

PLUS: Live Streaming Workshops/Webinars and Live Streaming Flight Lessons (from the air!)

Here's what the best-known flight instructors say:

Rich Stowell

10-Time Master CFI
2014 National FAAST Rep. of the Year
2006 National Flight Instructor of the Year

"My advice for new student pilots: learn the fundamentals and do your homework. There is no better way to save money during your flight training. And my recommendation for this is the Gold Seal Online Ground School. It is a quality product, and one you will enjoy using."

Doug Stewart

9-Time Master CFI
2004 National Flight Instructor of the Year

"The requisite knowledge for being a safe pilot goes well beyond the requirements to pass the FAA Knowledge Tests. Whether you are a left-brain or right-brain learner Gold Seal Online Ground School will take you to that higher level of knowledge. I highly recommend Gold Seal for all pilots seeking more than the minimums."

Thomas Turner

3-Time Master CFI
2015 Inductee, Flight Instructor Hall of Fame
2010 National FAAST Rep. of the Year
2008 Flight Instructor of the Year, Central Region

"Gold Seal Online Ground School sets a new standard for aeronautical knowledge training. The presentations are superb and the interactivity greatly enhances learning and retention. There's nothing else like it. Gold Seal should be your choice. It certainly is mine."

Here's what Gold Seal Members say:

"I just want to thank you for a great ground school system. I have wanted to be a pilot ever since I was a kid. I have now passed your course and am ready to take my FAA written test. Then on to the check ride. Your Gold Seal course has been fun to work with and has made a difficult subject easy to learn. I’ve really enjoyed it. Thanks." - Craig Seay, Wisconsin	"I tried other methods, but none of them were as helpful or matched my learning style as well as Gold Seal. The online learning modules made learning topics that initially seemed impossible- possible! I passed my Private Pilot written and oral exams with ease. I can't thank Gold Seal enough for giving me both the knowledge and confidence to succeed!" - Jennifer Ludvigsen, Virginia	"I liked the Gold Seal Ground School much better than the other company with the red books. I was initially using their course but gave up on it because it was too boring. The Gold Seal approach was much better and I completed your course in just a few weeks. Thanks for the great program." - Mike Schwab, Michigan
"My husband took the Gold Seal Ground School last year and scored a 98% on his FAA written test. Now that it’s my turn to fly, I too, have joined. With its engaging presentations and resources, your ground school has given me just the confidence I need. I’ll be joining my husband soon as a Private Pilot. Thank you, Gold Seal, for your fun and effective program and for helping me start my new life adventure." - Brenda Kirkby, Grenada	"The Gold Seal Ground School was well designed and laid out. It was easy to use and got me fully prepared for the FAA written test. I would recommend Gold Seal to any aspiring Private Pilot." - Ken Burnham, New York	"I zoomed through my training with Gold Seal. I went home every night and studied the Online Ground School. The lessons made it easy. So thanks to you guys at Gold Seal for getting me from Discovery Flight to Private Pilot in just 51 days!" -John Palmer, Florida

Gold Seal Ground School – Version 6.8

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Gold Seal has developed the premier online resource for pilots of any level, following the FAA’s new ACS (Airman Certification Standards). Our training is fun and engaging and provides a unique method of transferring aviation knowledge directly to you. It’s all online so you can review anywhere, anytime, on any computer or tablet.

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In addition to the most complete set of multimedia training modules on the internet, Gold Seal puts the most powerful set of testing functions at your fingertips. Over 700 FAA questions are offered up in module-based quizzes. Your results are automatically stored and can be reviewed whenever you like. You can print them out, or even print out lists just of the questions you missed. It’s the easiest way to prep for the FAA Written Test.

	Private Pilot Ground School	Certificated Pilot Refresher Course
	For Student Pilots	For Rusty Pilots and Flight Reviews
All Private Pilot Lesson Modules
All Library and Supplemental Materials
Quizzing and Review Engine
Private Pilot Knowledge Test Endorsement
Signed Certificate of Completion
Full Satisfaction Guarantee
One-Year Enrollment	$199	$89
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