Private Pilot License: Recreational Flight Fundamentals

Embark on your journey to becoming a pilot! This course provides the foundational knowledge and skills needed to safely and confidently fly for recreational purposes.

Principles of Flight and Aircraft Controls

Unit 1: The Four Forces of Flight

Unit 2: Airspeed, Angle of Attack, and Configuration

Unit 3: Primary Flight Controls

Unit 4: Trim Controls

Aircraft Systems and Pre-Flight Inspection

Unit 1: Aircraft Systems Overview

Unit 2: Pre-Flight Inspection: Exterior

Unit 3: Pre-Flight Inspection: Interior & Systems

Unit 4: Weight and Balance

Basic Flight Maneuvers

Unit 1: Straight and Level Flight

Unit 2: Climbs and Descents

Unit 3: Turns

Unit 4: Stalls

Radio Communication Procedures

Unit 1: Radio Communication Fundamentals

Unit 2: Communicating with Air Traffic Control

Unit 3: En Route Communication

Navigation Fundamentals

Unit 1: Introduction to Aviation Navigation

Unit 2: Pilotage Techniques

Unit 3: Dead Reckoning Calculations

Unit 4: Aviation Charts Deep Dive

Unit 5: Cross-Country Flight Planning

Aviation Weather and Go/No-Go Decisions

Unit 1: Understanding Aviation Weather Hazards

Unit 2: Decoding Aviation Weather Reports and Forecasts

Unit 3: Go/No-Go Decisions and Weather Briefings

Emergency Procedures and Safe Landings

Unit 1: Engine Failure Emergencies

Unit 2: In-Flight Fire and Other Emergencies

Unit 3: Emergency Landings and Post-Landing Procedures

Unit 4: Normal Landings and Airport Operations