{"product_id":"rod-machados-40-hour-private-pilot-elearning-ground-school-faa-elearning-course","title":"Rod Machado's 40-hour Private Pilot eLearning Ground School","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US FAA private pilot licence training:\u003c\/strong\u003e This online ground school prepares you for the United States FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Exam and covers US aviation regulations and airspace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRod Machado’s 40+ Hour Private Pilot eLearning Ground School\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet to grips with the theory behind flying with Rod Machado’s interactive private pilot ground school. Whether you are starting flight training, considering a flying career or refreshing your knowledge for a flight review, the course combines clear explanations, animation and quizzes to help you understand what happens in the cockpit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts 26 modules provide more than 40 hours of interactive ground training, with a depth of material comparable to a single-semester college aviation ground school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeets the 2026 FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreated by Rod Machado, a flight instructor with more than 50 years of flight training experience. The course was authored and produced without AI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore than 1,200 FAA-style knowledge questions, with lesson reviews and comprehensive module quizzes to reinforce your understanding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifetime access, with course content kept up to date.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA graduation certificate and FAA knowledge test endorsement at the end of the course.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnline viewing on Windows PCs, Macs, iPads, Android tablets and smartphones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVideo downloads for offline viewing on iPad and Android tablets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChrome or Edge recommended for the best playback experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWatch the course introduction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/718399253?h=f3e8ff6fe0\u0026amp;badge=0\u0026amp;autopause=0\u0026amp;player_id=0\u0026amp;app_id=58479\" title=\"Learn to Fly With Rod Machado\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAccompanying PDF eBooks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a limited time, the course includes the following complimentary PDF eBooks and syllabuses:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0519\/7057\/files\/BooksProvidedWitheCourse_600x600.jpg?v=1685138893\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRod Machado’s Private\/Commercial Pilot eHandbook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRod Machado’s Private\/Commercial Pilot eWorkbook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRod Machado’s How to Fly an Airplane (Private \u0026amp; Commercial Maneuvers) eHandbook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRod Machado’s Plane Talk (Human Factors) eBook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRod Machado’s Stick and Rudder Flight Training Syllabus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRod Machado’s Ground School Syllabus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTopics covered\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course goes beyond exam preparation, providing detailed explanations to support your understanding in the cockpit. Topics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAerodynamics: The Wing is the Thing (3.9 hours).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngines: Knowledge of Engines Is Power (3.45 hours).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrical Systems: Knowing What’s Watt (0.5 hours).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlight Instruments: Clocks, Tops \u0026amp; Toys (2.5 hours).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFederal Aviation Regulations: How FAR Can We Go? (4.6 hours).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAirport Operations: No Doctor Needed (2.45 hours).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadio Operations: Aviation Spoken Here (1.4 hours).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAirspace: The Wild Blue, Green and Red Yonder (3.5 hours).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAviation Maps: The Art of the Chart (0.85 hours).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadio Navigation: The Frequency Flyer Program (1.9 hours).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding Weather: Looking for Friendly Skies (5.8 hours).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeather Charts and Briefings: PIREPS, Progs and METARS (3.1 hours).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlight Planning: Getting There From Here (3.2 hours).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAirplane Performance Charts: Know Before You Go (1.7 hours).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight and Balance: Let’s Wait and Balance (1.4 hours).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePilot Potpourri: Neat Aeronautical Information (2.5 hours).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to access your course\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour course products are accessed through your secure, password-protected course account. Log in to find your modules and accompanying materials. Watch the access guide below, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/326243401\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eopen the course access video\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/326243401?badge=0\u0026amp;autopause=0\u0026amp;player_id=0\u0026amp;app_id=58479\" title=\"How to Access Your eLearning Course Modules\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this course overlap with other Rod Machado courses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This course includes material from the separately sold Understanding Airspace, Federal Aviation Regulations, Understanding Aerodynamics and Understanding Weather eLearning modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a knowledge test endorsement included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A graduation certificate is provided near the end of the course in the Pilot Potpourri module. This also serves as your FAA knowledge test endorsement. Complete the required information, print the certificate and take it to your exam appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"250\" width=\"322\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0519\/7057\/files\/Grad-Cert_480x480.png?v=1628650092\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill my access expire?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Once you register your login credentials, your course access does not expire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I share the course?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The course is licensed for your personal use and must not be shared. For access for multiple learners, contact the course provider about bulk course options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich devices can I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can view the course online on a Windows PC, laptop, Mac, iPad, Android tablet or smartphone. Use your login details to access it from more than one computer or device. Video downloads for offline viewing are available only on iPad and Android tablets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I read the eBooks on my device?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The accompanying eBooks can be transferred to any device you own that supports PDF files\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow can I check compatibility?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry the course demo before you begin. Chrome or Edge is recommended for playback; the course provider recommends Chrome rather than Safari or Firefox.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the player remember my progress?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The player uses browser cookies to remember where you stopped. Clearing browser data can remove your saved position, so make a note of your place before clearing your cache or cookies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the course more than 40 hours long?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is designed to develop a broad understanding of private pilot ground-school subjects, rather than focus solely on passing the knowledge exam. The detailed explanations support both exam preparation and practical flight training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre my test scores tracked to decide when I am ready for the exam?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a self-study course and does not provide a score-tracking service that determines exam readiness. Use the intermediate quizzes and comprehensive module quizzes to identify topics you need to review before moving on. Work through every module and revisit areas where your understanding needs strengthening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse provider’s refund terms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following wording is retained from the course provider’s original description:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf 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--\u003cstrong\u003eCANNOT!\u003c\/strong\u003e--offer a refund beyond these stipulations. Refunds are not offered on any eCourse purchased with a discount code\/link.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course was authored, illustrated, animated, assembled and produced by Rod Machado. Main narration is by Rod Machado, with portions narrated by Captain Philip E. 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