Ground School

PPL Ground School - 6 Month (V2.0 6mo)


Description

Newly updated for 2024!

- Refreshed content

- New clean design

- Improved user experience

- 200+ new images and graphics

- More questions

- More interaction


The following 4 main topics will take you on a journey from the ground to high in the sky, where you will discover how airplanes fly, the weather and airspace they fly in, and most importantly, how to become a safe and competent aviator.


- Air Law

- Navigation

- Meteorology

- Aeronautics - General Knowledge


INCLUDED WITH THIS COURSE

-6 MONTH access to complete the course.

- Life happens; if you require an extension to your purchased activation term, you can easily purchase one from our pilot shop.

- Detailed interactive course material, including videos, podcasts, photos, diagrams, text, assignments, and interactions that will prepare you for the PPAER exam

- 6-month Access to a Basic Exam Prep course with over 600 practice questions and the option to upgrade to Adaptive Exam Prep (Course assigned at an appropriate time)

- A recommendation for the PPAER exam

- Multiple avenues of support, including virtual one-on-one and group sessions, discussion boards, email, and phone

- Access to discounts on future courses

- A Certificate confirming course completion


PREREQUISITES

There are no prerequisites for this course; however, you will need a ground school kit containing all of the required materials to complete this course and your flight training. If you have not ordered a kit or do not have one, you will be given the option to do so upon starting the course.


Kit Contents include:

From The Ground Up Text Book - Flight Training by SharpeAero - VFR Navigation Chart (Calgary) - VFR Terminal Area Chart (Calgary) - Canada Flight Supplement - E6B Flight Computer - Douglas (Square) Protractor - Chart Rule - Pilot Log Book - Flight Bag - Suggested Add On, Canadian Aviation Weather by Doug Morris.

Content
  • Getting Started
  • Setting Your Goals
  • Browser Configuration
  • IMPORTANT NOTICE
  • Support Request
  • Introduction
  • Introduction to Private Pilot Ground School
  • Licensing Requirements
  • PPAER Exam
  • Aeronautics - General Knowledge - Human Factors Including Pilot Decision Making
  • Human Factors Introduction & Physical Factors
  • Cognitive Factors
  • Human Factors Quiz
  • Air Law
  • Air Law Introduction & Canadian Aviation Regulations
  • Air Law General
  • Aerodromes and Airports
  • Personnel, Licensing, and Training
  • Airspace
  • General Operating - Flight Rules 1
  • General Operating - Flight Rules 2
  • General Operating - Flight Rules 3
  • Transportation Safety Board
  • Air Traffic Services and Procedures
  • Air Law Quiz
  • Aeronautics - General Knowledge - Airframes, Engines, Systems
  • Airframes, Engines, Systems Introduction & Parts of the Airplane
  • Flight Controls
  • Engines
  • Landing Gear and Brakes
  • Electrical Systems
  • Fuel Systems
  • Oil Systems
  • Vacuum Systems
  • Aeronautics - General Knowledge - Aerodynamics and Theory of Flight
  • Theory of Flight Introduction and Axes
  • Theoretical Applications
  • Airfoil Design
  • Stability
  • Mid-Term Course Survey
  • Aeronautics - General Knowledge - Flight Instruments
  • Flight Instruments Introduction & Pitot-Static System
  • Airspeed Indicator
  • Vertical Speed Indicator
  • Altimeter
  • Magnetic Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Heading Indicator
  • Attitude Indicator
  • Turn Coordinator - Turn and Slip Indicator
  • Instrument Flying
  • Aeronautics - General Knowledge - Flight Operations
  • Flight Operations Introduction & General
  • Weight and Balance
  • Performance Charts
  • Aircraft Performance
  • Radio Communications
  • NOTAM
  • Aeronautics - General Knowledge Quiz
  • Meteorology
  • Meteorology Introduction & Earth and Sun
  • The Modern Atmosphere
  • Pressure
  • Humidity, Temperature, Stability
  • Air Masses
  • Clouds
  • Fronts
  • Weather Phenomena
  • Weather Information & Resources
  • Meteorology Quiz
  • Navigation
  • Navigation Introduction & Terminology
  • Maps and Charts
  • Time and Longitude
  • Pilot Navigation
  • Navigation Computers
  • E6-B Practice
  • Radio Communication and Navigation
  • Time Out - Exam Prep Activation
  • Flight Planning
  • Course completion survey
  • Please Leave a Review
  • EXAM PREP
  • Course Completion & PPL Exam Prep
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever