FAQ

Yes, our online ground school courses follow the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) syllabus. We continuously monitor the SACAA website for syllabus updates and adjust our courses accordingly.

If you are writing exams in a different country, we recommend confirming with the relevant civil aviation authoritywhether they accept training based on the South African syllabus.

Yes! Our online ground school courses are designed for self-paced learning, allowing you to study whenever and wherever it suits you.

For Private Pilot License (PPL) students, we recommend completing subjects in this order:

1. Air Law
2. Human Performance
3. Principles of Flight
4. Aircraft Technical & General
5. Meteorology

Once these are completed, move on to:

• Flight Planning
• Navigation
• Restricted Radio

These advanced subjects build on prior knowledge and practical flight training, so completing them later improves understanding.

For PPL, CPL, and ATPL, you must complete all required exams within 18 months of passing your first exam. Plan your time carefully!

Yes! We support you throughout your learning journey:

• If you have 1-2 questions, email hello@infiniteonlinegroundschool.com, and an instructor will assist you.
• If you need detailed help with multiple questions, you can book a one-on-one tuition session.

If your exam doesn’t go as planned:

• Send us a picture of your coaching report, and an instructor will guide you on what to focus on.
• We encourage you to share your success stories too!

Your starting point depends on your progress:

• New PPL students: Follow the recommended subject order above.
• CPL/ATPL students: Join a course for the subject you need help with.

• You will need your own study materials. If you need books, we can supply them through our online shop.
• All training materials, recordings, and course content remain the property of Infinite Online Ground School and cannot be shared.

Yes, we have a fair refund policy:

1. Eligibility for Refunds

• Self-Paced Courses: Refunds are available within 7 days of purchase, provided no more than 20% of the course has been completed.
• Live/Instructor-Led Courses: Refund requests must be made at least 5 days before the course start date for a full refund. Later requests may be eligible for partial refunds at our discretion.

2. Non-Refundable Situations

Refunds will not be granted if:

• The request is made after 7 days (self-paced courses).
• More than 20% of the course material has been accessed.
• The course has been fully downloaded or completed.
• The course was purchased under a “No Refunds” disclaimer.
• You were removed due to violating our Terms of Use.

3. How to Request a Refund

Email hello@infiniteonlinegroundschool.com with:

• Subject line: “Refund Request – [Course Name]”
• Your name and order number
• The email used to register
• Reason for your refund request

Refunds are processed within 7–10 business days after approval.

While no specific subjects are required, the following are highly beneficial:

• Mathematics (Core)
• Physics
• Geography

A matric certificate is not required for a Private Pilot License (PPL). However, it may be requested when applying for a Commercial Pilot License (CPL).

It is strongly recommended to obtain an aviation medical certificate before starting, as this ensures you can continue with flight training.

The pass mark for all exams is 75%.

• PPL exams: At a flight school or the SACAA in Midrand.
• CPL & ATPL exams: At SACAA Midrand or designated outstation venues.

No. You must first complete your PPL before attempting CPL exams.

While not prohibited, it is not recommended due to the high workload.

Yes! We supply study materials for PPL and CPL through our online shop.

Yes! We provide:

• Navigation rulers
• Square protractors
• E6B Whizz Wheels
• CX3 Flight Computers (for CPL and ATPL students)
• PPL & CPL Formula Books

Yes, one on one tuition is available for ZAR500 per hour. This is ideal for students who need extra support after failing an exam. Contact us on hello@infiniteonlinegroundschool.com to make a booking.

• A = Aeroplane (Fixed-Wing)
• H = Helicopter (Rotor-Wing)

• VFR CPL (Visual Flight Rules): Pilots can only fly in good visibility conditions.
• IFR CPL (Instrument Flight Rules): Pilots can fly in poor visibility using instruments.

The Instrument Rating (IR) ground school prepares students for the Ops & Procedures exam, required for flying in low visibility conditions.