Gold Seal is the internet's #1 online ground school for pilots looking to earn their Private Pilot Certificate, Instrument and Commercial Ratings, and Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. We go beyond learning, using interactive online lessons and quizzes to make sure you're truly prepared for the FAA Knowledge Test. Pass your written exam with Gold Seal!
Gold Seal Ground Schools (groundschool.com) has 665 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5.
Also known as
groundschool.com
Website
groundschool.com
Category
Air & Water Transport
Location
Lawrenceville, Georgia
Listed on Five Star Index
2026
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This is a great ground school for visual learners. The interactive format is very helpful. The only complaint I have is that I wish it went more in depth at times. Overall a solid ground school.
Response from Gold Seal Ground SchoolsSep 21, 2026
We appreciate your feedback, Tristan! Some students say we go into too much depth, others will agree with you. We like to provide an abundance of FAA and internal material in the lesson resources for those who might be struggling with certain topics.
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Stanton W.
Outstanding service
Well prepared resources with clear instruction and aids. Customer service was quick and thorough when I had not only questions about the material but also a faced a technical problem. Thanks for being so excellent!
Response from Gold Seal Ground SchoolsSep 21, 2026
Thank you, Stanton! We take our customer service very seriously here at Gold Seal. With multiple ways to contact us, you're always talking to an actual human who is willing to help! We're glad we could be of help, and that the course was impactful for you.
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Jeremy T.
Would recommend
I tried racking my brain for any suggestions but from my perspective, they did everything one would expect for a ground school to supplement actual flight lessons. Perhaps some topics could have been expounded more but this is more a reflection of my own experiences with particular topics, like different types of altitudes or FAR stuff.
Response from Gold Seal Ground SchoolsSep 18, 2026
Thanks for your insights, Jeremy. You're right that our courses teach the entire ACS all the way through the checkride, not just to the written exam. Unlike other ground schools, we strive to be the perfect companion to every component of flight training.
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Pre E.
After using a different platform for…
After using a different platform for private and instrument, I decided to give Gold Seal a go for commercial. Kinda wished I used Gold Seal from the start of my training. The way the content was delivered and the visuals was perfect for my style of learning. I would highly recommend Gold Seal for your ground school needs. Something that was above and beyond for me, Mr. Still is accessible and responds within a reasonable amount of time. Looking forward to more offerings.
Response from Gold Seal Ground SchoolsSep 15, 2026
It's great to hear that the Gold Seal Commercial course was perfect for your learning style! We recently released a multi-engine course if that is the next step in your training. We'd love to have you back as a Gold Seal student.
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Rodger
Gold Seal was perfect for me because I…
Gold Seal was perfect for me because I often start and stop my studying as I get busy with my job and other life events. Gold seal holds my place and lets me pick up exactly where I left off no matter how long it’s been. I also feel that the short videos and frequent quizzes made it easy to stay engaged in studying for the IFR rating. Providing links to FAA documents and other reference materials also made it easier to remediate or go in depth on concepts I was struggling with.
Response from Gold Seal Ground SchoolsSep 8, 2026
Hi, Rodger. We know life can be busy sometimes, so we designed our courses with that in mind. Our progress monitoring has the most complete tracking ability on the market. You are able to see the big picture while monitoring every detail of your journey through the course. We're glad you concur and we hope to see you in the commercial course!
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Blake H.
Gold Seal is the best
Gold Seal is the best! Well laid out, easy to navigate. I highly recommend to anyone training at any level(private,instrument,commercial)
Response from Gold Seal Ground SchoolsSep 4, 2026
Thanks, Blake! We've carefully designed the navigation and content of our courses for student success at all training levels.
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Travis P.
Gold Seal Ground: a great foundation for aviation learning.
I used Gold Seal via my flight school to learn and prepare for my Private Pilot Knowledge test. The videos and material were perfect for my learning style and the user interface was easy to maneuver. I highly recommend GS for your learning. I was able to secure a 92 on my PAR.
Response from Gold Seal Ground SchoolsAug 27, 2026
A 92% on a very hard Private Pilot test is a fantastic score, Travis! Well done and congratulations. We hope to see you in the Instrument Course!
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Serookiy O.
I 100% recommend Gold Seal.
I was looking for a ground school for my Private Pilot License, and among many options, I found a Gold Seal. What hooked me the first time was their free no commitment trial period. I could start learning and decide whether I liked the course enough to pay for it later. It didn’t take me long to realize that it’s a gem and I’m glad I chose the Gold Seal over the many other courses.
I had zero knowledge of aviation when I started, and I was amazed by how well they guided me through such a huge amount of material. The entire course is very well structured, and I especially liked the engagement with the videos, the official and easily accessible materials provided for every lesson, and how everything is organized on the platform. It is very convenient and intuitive, and it’s incredibly easy to go back to a previous topic or quickly find exactly what you need to review.
I got better results than I had hoped for. With the preparation I received from Gold Seal, I passed my Private Pilot (PPL) written exam with 95% and my Instrument Rating written exam with 98%. I have already bought their commercial and multi-engine courses as well, that’s how much I liked them.
I highly recommend Gold Seal Ground School to anyone starting their aviation journey, especially if you are starting from scratch like I did. The quality of the material, the structure of the courses, and the convenience of the platform made a huge difference for me. Thank you, Gold Seal, for helping me build my aviation knowledge and confidence!
Response from Gold Seal Ground SchoolsAug 21, 2026
Wow, a 95 and 98% is incredible... well done! We have purposely structured the courses to be thorough, yet easy to navigate and absorb. It's great to hear that was your experience! The free trial is very extensive, so you know exactly what to expect. We're excited to see you in the commercial and multi-engine courses!