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Ground
School

Our 10-week Private Pilot ground course covers everything you need — navigation, weather, regulations, aerodynamics — to pass the FAA written knowledge test with confidence.

10 Weeks Once Per Week $270 Course Fee Zoom Available
10Week Course
$270Course Fee
~$336Materials Cost
6+Students to Start

About the Course

10-Week Private Pilot Ground Course

Harford Air runs a Private Pilot ground school course once enough students are enrolled (minimum 6). Classes meet once per week and cover all the knowledge areas tested on the FAA Private Pilot Airman Knowledge exam.

The course is taught by one of our experienced instructors and is designed to be practical — not just exam prep. You'll come away understanding weather, airspace, navigation, and how to make smart decisions as a pilot-in-command.

Upon completion, you'll receive a logbook endorsement allowing you to sit the FAA written knowledge test. Classes may be conducted remotely via Zoom when weather or other conditions prevent in-person meetings.

1

Register & Purchase Materials

Call or stop by before Class 1 to pay for the course and pick up your required materials. See the materials list below.

2

Attend 10 Weekly Classes

Each class builds on the last. Covers navigation, weather, instruments, airspace, aerodynamics, regulations, and more.

3

Receive Your Logbook Endorsement

After completing the course, your instructor will endorse your logbook, authorizing you to sit the FAA knowledge test.

4

Pass the FAA Written Exam

The 60-question test covers everything you studied. Most students who complete ground school pass on their first attempt.

Required Materials

What to Purchase Before Class 1

All materials are available for purchase at Harford Air Services. Please have everything before the first class.

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Jeppesen Part 141 Private Pilot Kit$290 — primary course textbook and study materials.
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FAR/AIM$30 — Federal Aviation Regulations and Aeronautical Information Manual.
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Chart Supplement Northeast$6 — airport directory for the northeast U.S.
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Washington Sectional Chart$10 — VFR navigation chart for our local area.

Curriculum

What You'll Learn

Aerodynamics

Lift, drag, thrust, weight, and how airplanes fly.

Aircraft Systems

Engines, fuel, electrical, and flight instruments.

Meteorology

Weather theory, METARs, TAFs, fronts, and hazards.

Navigation

Charts, VORs, GPS, pilotage, dead reckoning, and flight planning.

Airspace & Regulations

FAR/AIM, airspace classes, ATC procedures, and pilot certificates.

FAA Exam Prep

Practice tests, question review, and written test strategy.

Enroll in Ground School

Contact us to find out when the next ground school session begins and reserve your seat.

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