Curriculum
Private Pilot Ground School (PPL)
Foundations & ADM
0/4
Aircraft Systems & Instruments
0/5
Aerodynamics
0/4
Weather Theory
0/4
Weather Services (METAR/TAF, AIRMET/SIGMET)
0/4
Performance & Weight/Balance
0/3
Navigation & Flight Planning
0/3
Airspace & ATC
0/4
Regulations & Procedures (Part 61/91)
0/3
Airport Operations
0/3
Night & Emergencies
0/3
Human Performance
0/2
PPL Practice Exam (Timed)
0/2
Text lesson
Lift/Drag & Performance
Lift basics
• Bernoulli + Newton (downwash); CL vs AoA; critical AoA.
Drag
• Parasite (form/skin/induced) & total drag; best L/D.
Performance factors
• Weight ↑ → stall speed ↑; forward CG → higher stall speed/trim changes.
• Density altitude ↑ → takeoff/landing/climb degrade.
Speeds
• Vx vs Vy; Vg (best glide) and effects of weight/wind.