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The Best Online Ground School After extensive research on online ground schools, I stumbled upon Nick Smith's Part Time Pilot. Immediately, it was clear how much Nick cares about his students and his product. I bought his private pilot online ground school and could not have been more satisfied with the course. It is affordable, and the fact that you get lifetime access is very valuable. If you're unsure which online ground school to choose, I highly recommend Nick's courses at Part Time Pilot.

Part Time Pilot is a masterfully built course. I have not yet taken my exam but I feel so much more confident moving forward with flight lessons and beyond. As someone who builds training courses and material on various topics, I know how difficult it can be to balance the pragmatic vs getting to the meat and potatoes on topics. Nick does both. You get the concept(s) but also are given the tools and resources to go deeper. To be fair, I have no experience with any other ground schools, but I am thankful for this one. There’s definitely not an overabundance of choices for ground schools, and I hope this one is here to stay.

Excellent and comprehensive course. Covers everything you need to pass the written test.

I passed my written first try with a 95% all thanks to Part Time Pilot! I started Nick’s program with zero aviation knowledge and felt super confident by the time I finished. All of the material is very easy to understand while still being in depth — my CFI was really impressed with how much I knew my first lesson! There are plenty of resources available if you have trouble understanding a topic. I especially loved the Facebook group. Nick always replies to questions personally, which is something you won’t find at many other online ground schools! I refer back to this course a lot to reference what I’m learning in the plane. Thank you Nick for creating such a great program and for giving me a solid foundation to continue my training!!

I’ve been extremely impressed with Part Time Pilot. The course is thoughtfully designed with audio, video, and text-based lessons, plus mobile access—perfect for anyone with a busy lifestyle or who prefers learning on the go. It caters to all learning styles and makes the material clear and engaging. The support is truly top-notch. Anytime I've had a question, I've received a response within hours, often even minutes. That kind of responsiveness makes a huge difference when you’re working through challenging material. What really sets Part Time Pilot apart is the depth and quality of its content. The flashcards, ATC practice, quizzes, and comprehensive lessons go far beyond what’s needed to feel confident when preparing for your FAA written —they help build real understanding and confidence. Whether you’re aiming for a career in aviation or just pursuing flying as a hobby, I highly recommend this program. It’s an incredible value and one of the best tools out there for student pilots!

Absolutely Amazing Experience! I love Part Time Pilot. The best thing about it, if you think something needs to be changed or improved, you can reach out to Nick (the owner) DIRECTLY! I don't know of any other ground school you can easily do this. I sent Nick an email one day and he responded within only a couple hours. He is always looking to improve his ground school every day and is always taking feedback.

PartTimePilot was perfect for me to go through the ground school work at my own pace while working full time. This program breaks down all of the knowledge you need to know to pass the written test. Video, audio, and written text is in almost every lesson so you are sure to gain the knowledge!

I have had a great experience with parttimepilot. I agree that their product is thorough and I appreciate the multiple ways there are to learn. When I have time I used the lectures on computer and YouTube. I travel a lot and have the option to download and use podcasts was very useful to my schedule. If I go further with my training to try for IFR I will definitely use this website.