Class G, E, and D airspace: Luckily whether you have a GED or PHD, you can learn the layout of the different airspace that makes up the NAS (national airspace system). We’ll start off covering just a basic overview of class G airspace, class E airspace, and class D airspace, and leave the busier types,… Continue reading Lesson 7: The Less Busy Airspace: G, E, D Pr
Lesson Category: Written Prep
Lesson 4: AOA, Stalls, and Other Scary Things Pr
In this lesson we’ll cover some of my favorite TOPICS! Angle of Attack (AOA) Stalls Intro to Weather As you advance in your training it will be time for you to explore the “backside” of the power curve, gain a better understanding of Angle of Attack and Relative Wind, and also practice stalling the airplane… Continue reading Lesson 4: AOA, Stalls, and Other Scary Things Pr
Lesson 3: Understanding the Wind and Turns Pr
Turning the Plane: In this lesson we’ll cover the basic aerodynamics of what is happening when you turn the airplane, as well as the proper procedure for executing “steep turns” with your instructor in the airplane. Understanding the Wind: We’ll also cover the basics of what you need to know for making successful crosswind takeoffs… Continue reading Lesson 3: Understanding the Wind and Turns Pr
Lesson 2: Maneuvers and the Traffic Pattern Pr
Maneuvers: In this lesson, we’ll start to talk about how to perform some of the basic maneuvers that help form the fundamental skills of flying. We’ll also cover some of the characteristics of how all airplanes fly, including topics like LEFT TURNING TENDENCIES. Traffic Pattern: In this lesson, you’ll also complete several topics about how… Continue reading Lesson 2: Maneuvers and the Traffic Pattern Pr
Private Pilot Practice Tests
Practice Time! Below you will find the Private Pilot Written Practice Quizzes. The quizzes contain 30 and 40 random questions from the FAA Private Pilot test bank respectively. Once you begin the practice test you can take as long as you’d like to complete it, however, if you navigate away from the page your data… Continue reading Private Pilot Practice Tests
Written Prep Stage 4
Written Test Prep As you go through the Premium Private Pilot Ground School, you will complete extra lessons to start getting you ready for the FAA written exam. Don’t worry if some of the questions don’t make perfect sense to you just yet. At this point, we just want to introduce you to the ideas,… Continue reading Written Prep Stage 4
Written Prep Stage 2
Written Test Prep As you go through the Premium Private Pilot Ground School, you will complete extra lessons to start getting you ready for the FAA written exam. Don’t worry if some of the questions don’t make perfect sense to you just yet. At this point, we just want to introduce you to the ideas,… Continue reading Written Prep Stage 2
Lesson 20: Test Prep
Time to get your Pilot Certificate! By the time you arrive here in the course I’m sure you are ready to go and get your Pilot Certificate! Over the next few topics we will give you some quick review and prep to help you with passing the written exam, as well as preparing for the… Continue reading Lesson 20: Test Prep
Lesson 19: Cross Country Flight Planning
Flying Cross Country In this LESSON we’ll cover: Airport Diagrams Cross Country Planning Making Calculations using the E6B Flight Computer Completing Navigation Logs The only time you can have too much fuel, is when you’re on fire! [sg_popup id=7]
Lesson 18: Flying at Night
The sun will come out tomorrow! Bet your bottom dollar that it will come out tomorrow! But, in the meantime, you’re going to have to figure out how to fly in the dark. The other option is to sleep in the cramped cockpit of that Cessna 150 you’re flying and wait for the sun to… Continue reading Lesson 18: Flying at Night