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
Turbulence & Icing Awareness
Turbulence
• Convective, mechanical, mountain wave; LLWS; AIRMET Tango.
Icing (awareness for PPL)
• Rime/clear/mixed; temperature bands; visible moisture; AIRMET Zulu/SIGMET.
• Escape: change altitude/course; use carb heat; no anti-ice? exit immediately.