GS3DGROUND SCHOOL

THE STUDY PATH DIRECTORY

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Ground school is the knowledge behind flying: aircraft, air law, weather, navigation, flight planning and human factors. Start with the country and qualification you are studying for.

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Course overview · Updated October 2, 2026
By Winston Mafora, creator of Ground School 3D

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YOUR AIRPORT. YOUR CLASSROOM.

Choose the qualification before the question bank.

A student preparing for a first solo flight has different study needs from a pilot working toward a commercial licence. Start with the official study guide for your examination. Use its subject headings to plan your reading, then revisit a concept with an interactive activity and explain it in your own words.

Ground School 3D is a supplemental study resource in development. Its Canadian paths cover selected topics and are awaiting instructor review. It does not currently award approved ground-school hours, issue examination recommendations or endorsements, or guarantee complete exam coverage.

SPL, PPL and CPL: the country matters.

PPL is commonly used for a Private Pilot Licence and CPL for a Commercial Pilot Licence. Canada uses those licence names; the United States uses private and commercial pilot certificates. The knowledge requirements, exams and eligibility rules belong to the relevant aviation authority.

Searching for SPL ground school? That abbreviation is used differently across countries and searches. In Canada, look for the Student Pilot Permit and PSTAR. In the United States, distinguish a student pilot certificate from a sport pilot certificate. Choose a country below before assuming a course matches your needs.

Make a study session about one idea.

  • Read the relevant topic in the current official publication.
  • Predict what will change in a visual activity, then adjust one control.
  • Compare the result with your prediction and note anything unclear.
  • Check your understanding with practice and discuss unresolved questions with your instructor.

Registration and a short profile setup are required for the classroom. Choose your country, qualification and home airport. The public pages here explain the study paths; the lessons, quizzes and 3D activities open after sign-in.

GO TO THE SOURCE

Official references.

Check the current publication for your country and qualification. These links identify the authorities and source material; they do not imply approval of Ground School 3D.

Canadian classroom material has topic-level coverage and is awaiting instructor review. U.S. course development remains a roadmap. Report a correction through GS3D support.

BRING THE IDEA INTO VIEW

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Choose your study path and home airport during setup.