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Private Pilot Course
Flight concepts, weather, and VFR regulations.
Written lessons, interactive models, and knowledge checks.
42 lessons · 3 topics
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The four forces of flight
Lift, weight, thrust, and drag.
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Course topics
42 lessons
Flight Concepts
Aerodynamics, aircraft loading, cross-country planning, and aeromedical factors.
Weather
Atmosphere, clouds, fronts, hazards, and weather products for VFR flight.
VFR Regulations
Pilot currency, aircraft requirements, and VFR operating rules.
Flight Concepts lessons
10 lessonsFour forces of flight
Lift, weight, thrust, and drag.
Angle of attack & stalls
Angle of attack and how a wing stalls.
Control surfaces
Ailerons, elevator, rudder, and flaps.
Aerodynamics of turns
Bank angle, load factor, and turning flight.
Aircraft stability
Static and dynamic stability after a disturbance.
Weight & balance
Aircraft loading and center of gravity.
Induced drag & ground effect
Downwash, induced drag, and ground effect.
Turning tendencies
Torque, P-factor, slipstream, and gyroscopic effects.
Cross-Country Planning
Routes, headings, time, and fuel planning.
Aeromedical Factors
Impairment and fitness for flight.