
Principles of Flight - PPL
This interactive multimedia course is a deep and comprehensive study of the science and mechanics of flight for the needs of the light aircraft pilot. The course content and self-assessment tests satisfy the demands of the JAA PPL knowledge syllabus.
Aircraft (General) teaches you all you need to know about the systems of a modern light aircraft, so that you can fly your aircraft efficiently and safely, while exercising proper care of the aeroplane itself. Systems covered include the electric, electronic, mechanical and hydraulic systems, the aircraft engine and propeller, and aircraft instruments.
For those who fly, a thorough knowledge of the Principles of Flight is also essential if they are to fully appreciate the flight characteristics of their aircraft and become safe and proficient pilots. This interactive, graphically-rich computer-based training (CBT) course provides pilots, whether student or qualified, with an effective and enjoyable method of studying, and testing themselves in, the scientific principles upon which flight depends.
Includes over 270 JAA/EASA style test questions and answers.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
- Airframes
- Landing Gear, Tires & Brakes
- Engines General
- Engine Cooling & Lubrication
- Carburation
- Aero Engine Fuels & Fuel Systems
- Propellers
- Engine Handling
- Electrical & Vacuum Systems
- Pressure Instruments & Gyroscopic
- Instruments
- Engine Instruments
- Airworthiness
- The Atmosphere
- Subsonic Airflow & the Four Forces on an Aircraft
- Aerofoils, Lift & Drag
- Lift Augmentation & Stability
- Flight & Trimming Controls
- Stalling & Spinning
- Flight & Ground Limitations
Demo Content:
Quick Nav (78 kB) file
Airframes (16.1 MB) file
Gyroscopic Instruments & Magnetic Instruments (20.6 MB) file
Engine Instruments (7.9 MB) file
Stalling & Spinning (20.0 MB) file
Minimum System Requirements:
- Windows (98, ME, 2000, XP, Vista)
- 550 MHz CPU
- 128 Mb RAM
- 4x CD-ROM Drive
- Windows compatible Sound Card
Recommended System Requirements:
- Windows XP
- 700 MHz CPU
- 256 Mb RAM
- 12x CD-ROM
- Windows compatible Sound Card
- 3D Accelerator
RELATED LINKS:
- ...from the 'aerodynamics' Category
- > Aerodynamic Principles
- > Homebuilt Aerodynamics and Flight Testing
- > Introduction to Aircraft Flight Test Engineering
- > Flight Theory for Pilots
- > Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators
- > Flight Testing Homebuilt Aircraft
- > Advanced Aerodynamics Angle of Attack
- > Understanding Flight
- > Principles of Flight - PPL
- > Speed with Economy
- ...from the 'JAA PPL (private)' Category
- > Radiotelephony Communications
- > Human Performance and Limitations - PPL
- > Air Law & Operational Procedures - PPL
- > JAA - PPL Exam Prep CD
- > Night Flight
- > Navigation & Radio Aids - PPL
- > Essential Physics Force, Motion, & Energy
- > Night Qualification - JAA/PPL
- > Flight Performance & Planning - PPL
- > Essential Physics Electricity & Magnetism
Training
- Pilot Ratings
- sport
- private
- instrument
- commercial
- flight instructor
- multi-engine
- helicopter
- ATP
- JAA PPL (private)
- JAA ATPL (commercial)
- standard pilot kits
- Flying Skills
- basics
- VFR skills
- IFR & navigation
- communications
- sport flying
- aircraft operation
- avionics training
- flight safety
- Pilot Supplies
- logbooks
- planning / plotters / E6Bs
- cockpit organization
- hoods / fuel testers
- flightbags & cases
Management
- ICAO
- convention annexes
- air traffic management
- airports
- communications
- dangerous goods
- meteorology
- search & rescue
- others



