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Flight Training

Ground School

Prepare for the FAA Private Pilot written exam in our structured, 10-week classroom course.

10 Weeks Course Duration
$270 Tuition
~$336 Est. Materials Cost
FAA Exam Prep Included

Classroom Training at 0W3

Our 10-week Private Pilot Ground School course covers everything you need to know to pass the FAA Private Pilot knowledge test and become a well-rounded, safety-conscious pilot. Classes are held at Harford County Airport in a structured, instructor-led format — not just a video course you watch at home.

Required Materials

  • Jeppesen Private Pilot Kit — approx. $290
  • FAR/AIM (current edition) — approx. $30
  • Chart Supplement (Northeast) — approx. $6
  • Sectional Chart (Washington or New York) — approx. $10

Materials are available through Harford Air or online aviation retailers. Bring materials to first class session.

Course Curriculum

Aerodynamics

How airplanes fly — lift, drag, thrust, weight, and the four forces of flight.

Aircraft Systems

Engines, fuel systems, electrical systems, pitot-static instruments, and more.

Meteorology

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

Navigation

Sectional 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 strategies for passing the written exam.

Enroll in Ground School

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