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Individual Initial Licence Theory Courses

Aircraft General Knowledge (Aeroplanes)

A technical knowledge helps in problem determination when things go wrong, and backs up the "why" we do things in Operational Procedures.

  • 10 lessons
  • 8 progress tests + exam
  • 2 certificates
  • For student pilots

The course

What you'll learn

This course is one of the theoretical knowledge subjects required for the issue of a Pilots Licence for Aeroplanes (fixed wing aircaft).

At the end of this course, you will have a thorough grounding in the relevant aspects of the subject matter that you will use in your everyday flying.

The instrument panel of a light training aircraft
Every instrument explained
A pilot draining a fuel sample to check for water
Know your aircraft

What's included

Everything you need, in one place

  • 10 lessons315 illustrated slides, at your own pace, picking up where you left off.
  • 8 progress testsCheck what you've learnt as you go, with explanations to learn from.
  • Course examTimed, exam-style questions, so the real exam holds no surprises.
  • Certificate of completionYours when you pass the course exam.
  • Exam readiness certificateShows you're ready to sit the official exam.
  • Kept up to dateUp-to-date material that stays up to date.
  • Study anywhereOn your computer, tablet or phone.

Course contents

10 lessons, step by step

  1. 1Introduction7 slides
  2. 2Airframe, Undercarriage and Hydraulics56 slides
  3. 3Propellers32 slides
  4. 4The Piston Engine37 slides
  5. 5Fuel and Induction Systems39 slides
  6. 6Ignition and Electrical Systems38 slides
  7. 7Cooling and Instrumentation15 slides
  8. 8Flight Instruments50 slides
  9. 9Alerting, Communications, GNSS and Safety35 slides
  10. 10Course Exam6 slides

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  • 8 progress tests
  • The course exam
  • 2 certificates
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