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PilotSchool.IO Knowledge Base
Basic Aeronautical Knowledge
Aerodynamics
Basic aerodynamics
Basic Physics of Aircraft Energy State
Understanding Aerodynamic Terms and Forces
Climbing
Understanding Climb Dynamics
Descents
Effects of Power and Flap on Descent
Glide Speed and Distance Optimization
Flight controls
Effects of Flaps on Aircraft Performance
Purpose and Function of Trim Controls
Understanding Aircraft Control Surfaces
Lift and drag
Attitude, Angle of Attack, and Airspeed Relationship
Lift and Drag Formulae Explained
Lift and Drag Variations
Types of Drag in Subsonic Flight
Understanding Angles of Attack and Efficiency
Stalling, spinning and spiral dives
Aerodynamic Principles and Recovery Techniques
Differentiating and Recovering from Wing Drop, Spin, and Spiral Dive
Understanding Stall Speeds and Influencing Factors
Structural damage
Understanding Structural Damage and Its Effects on Aircraft
Taxi, take-off, landing
Flapless vs Flap Approach Techniques
Handling Wheel Barrow Situations
Managing Wind Shear and Ground Effect
Understanding Cross-Wind Effects
Thrust stream turbulence (jet blast or rotor downwash)
Understanding Thrust Stream Turbulence
Turning
Balanced Turns and Wind Effects
Safety Considerations in Steep Turns
Understanding Load Factors and Bank Angles
Wake turbulence
Effects of Wind and Atmospheric Conditions on Vortices
Factors Influencing Vortex Strength
Understanding Vortex Location and Avoidance
Vortex Encounter Hazards
Navigation
Charts
Understanding Visual Charts
Documentation
Understanding Airspace Restrictions
Using ERSA for Runway Information
Operations and performance
Aircraft limitations
Understanding Flap Speeds
Take-off and landing performance
Factors Affecting Take-off and Landing Performance
Operations, performance and planning
Airworthiness and aircraft equipment
Certifying Aircraft for Flight
Recording Aircraft Defects
Speed limitations
Understanding Speed Limitations and Load Factors
Take-off and landing performance
Factors Affecting Take-off and Landing Performance
Understanding Pressure and Density Altitude
Using Altimeters for Aerodrome Measurements
Weight Limits in Aviation
Weight and balance
Calculating Weight and Balance
Consequences of Exceeding Weight Limits
Understanding Weight and Balance Terminology
Power Plants & Systems
Engine handling
Detonation- Causes and Effects
Engine Effects of Idling and Mixture Settings
Engine Limitations and Actions
Engine Smoke and Its Significance
Flight instruments
Gyroscopic and Pressure Instrument Reliability
Introduction to Primary Flight Instruments
Understanding Airspeed Indicator Markings
Fuels and oils
Understanding Aviation Fuels
Malfunctions
Carburettor Heat and Alternate Air Systems
Carburettor Icing and Engine Performance
Component Malfunctions and Pilot Actions
Consequences of Unrectified Malfunctions
Fuel System Malfunctions
Identifying and Rectifying Engine Abnormalities
Piston engine aircraft
Aircraft Systems and Malfunction Management
Altitude, Temperature, and Engine Performance
Carburettor vs Direct Injection Systems
Engine Components and Their Functions
Engine Icing Indications
Engine Lubrication and Cooling Systems
Engine Mixture Control and Effects
Monitoring Engine Gauges
Terminology
Basic physics
Understanding Aircraft Energy States
Direction of flight
Understanding Aircraft Direction
Distance, speed and velocity
Aircraft Speed Acronyms
Understanding Wind Velocity and Aircraft Speed
Units of Lateral Distance in Aviation
Time
Understanding and Expressing Time in Aviation
Units of measurement
Understanding Vertical Measurements in Aviation
Units of Measurement in Aviation
General Aeronautical Knowledge
Aeronautical radio telephony
Aircraft accidents and incidents
Navigating Emergency Procedures in ERSA
Understanding Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
Components of an aeronautical radio system
Components of an Aeronautical Radio System
Distress and emergency messages
Understanding Distress and Emergency Messages
Fault finding and corrective action
Routine Fault Finding and Corrective Actions
Operation of aeronautical radio systems
Effective Radio Listening and Transmission Techniques
Introduction to Aircraft Call-Signs and Phonetic Alphabet
Standard Radio Procedures and Communication Maintenance
Radio failure procedures
Understanding Radio Failure Procedures
Radio waves
Limitations and Factors Affecting VHF and HF Signals
Principles and Characteristics of Radio Waves
Radiotelephone controls
Understanding Radiotelephone Controls
Reporting position in circuit and for local flights
Standard Phraseology for Reporting Aircraft Position
Responsibilities of an aeronautical radio operator
Responsibilities of an Aeronautical Radio Operator
Routine pre-flight test of an aircraft radio-telephone
Routine Pre-Flight Test of Aircraft Radio Telephone
Search and Rescue
Understanding Australian National Legislation for Search and Rescue
Power plants and systems
Aircraft systems
Understanding Aircraft System Components and Safety Precautions
Flight instruments
Airspeed Definitions and Their Importance
Magnetic Compass- Principles and Corrections
Pre-Flight Instrument Serviceability Check
Understanding Pressure Systems and Errors
Piston engines
Impact of Altitude and Temperature on Engine Performance
Understanding Full Throttle Height
Propellers
Understanding Propeller Overspeed and Remedial Actions
Supercharging
Introduction to Supercharging
Managing Supercharging in Aircraft
Take-off and landing performance
Aircraft Weight Limits and Their Implications
Factors Affecting Take-off and Landing Performance
Understanding Pressure and Density Height
Flight Rules & Air Law
Aerodromes
Aerodrome Circuit Positions
Aerodrome Markings and Their Purposes
Identifying Circuit Positions
Understanding Aerodrome Markings
Airspace
Altimetry and Altimeter Settings
Controlled vs Non-Controlled Airspace
Operating Procedures in Various Airspaces
Understanding Airspace Classifications
Understanding Airspace Documentation and Activity
Documentation
Aviation Legislation and Documentation Overview
Decoding Aviation Information
Logbook Essentials and Flight Time Recording
Navigating Aviation Reference Documents
Understanding Aircraft Maintenance Release
Emergencies and SAR
Accidents, Incidents, and Pilot Responsibilities
Emergency Procedures and Documentation
Incidents vs Accidents
Understanding Aircraft Light Signals
Understanding SARTIME
Understanding SARTIME and Emergency Documentation
Visual Signals and Navigation Hazards
General operating and flight laws
Aircraft Transponder Operations
Flight Limitations and Light Signals
General Operating and Flight Rules
Minimum Heights and Daylight Landing Regulations
Passenger Carriage and Medical Fitness Regulations
Pilot in Command Responsibilities and Flight Operations
General operating and flight rules
Required Onboard Documentation for Domestic Flights
Rules for Special Flight Conditions
Licence privileges and limitations (RPL)
Limitations of the RPL
Medical Standards and Limitations for RPL Holders
Privileges of RPL Holders
Operational rules
Pre-Flight Responsibilities and Equipment Regulations
Radio Equipment Testing and Communication Protocols
Pilot licences, privileges and limitations (PPL)
Understanding PPL Licence Privileges and Limitations
Security
Understanding ADIZ and Pilot Actions
Aeronautical Radio Operations
Operation of aeronautical radio systems
Communication Procedures and Responsibilities
Emergency and Failure Procedures
Introduction to Aeronautical Radio Systems
Standard Radio Operations and Procedures
Radio waves
Limitations and Factors Affecting VHF and HF Signals
Principles and Characteristics of Radio Waves
Human Factors Principles
Basic health
Factors Affecting Pilot Performance
Pilot Medical Responsibilities and Obligations
Health and fitness
Acceleration ‘g’ effects
Understanding the Effects of Acceleration on the Human Body
Alcohol
Alcohol and Drug Effects on the Body
Dehydration and Rehydration
Effects of Hangovers on Flying Performance
Understanding Hangovers and Alcohol Absorption
Atmospheric pressure changes
Flying After Diving- Risks and Precautions
Prevention and Treatment of Trapped Gases Issues
Understanding Trapped Gases and Their Effects on the Body
Basic knowledge of the anatomy of the ear
Effects of Noise Exposure and Hearing Protection
Understanding the Eustachian Tube and Pressure Changes
Drugs
Effects of Drugs on Human Performance
Impact of Blood Donations on Flying
Psychoactive Substances- Definitions and Effects
Understanding Drug Abuse as a Behavioural Problem
Understanding the Effects of Common Medications
Human factors considerations
Enhancing Decision-Making Skills
Managing Fatigue for Pilots
Understanding Stress in Aviation
Hyperventilation
Understanding Hyperventilation
Hypoxia
Understanding Hypoxia in Aviation
Medical standards
CASA's Role in Medical Fitness
Medical Examination Process and Requirements
Motion sickness
Combating Motion Sickness During Flight
Understanding Motion Sickness in Aviation
Principles of first aid and survival
First Aid and Survival Information in ERSA
The atmosphere and associated problems
Atmospheric Composition and Altitude Effects
Oxygen Distribution and Carbon Dioxide Excretion in the Human Body
Threat and error management
Error Management and Safe Flight Practices
Interpersonal Relationships and Resource Management
Introduction to Threat and Error Management (TEM)
Prioritization and Task Management in Aviation
Understanding and Managing Threats
Toxic hazards
Effects of Breathing Contaminated Air in Aviation
Understanding Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Aviation
Vision, spatial disorientation, illusions
Anatomy and Functioning of the Eye
Illusions in Flight
Night Vision and Object Identification
Sensory Systems and Equilibrium
Understanding Disorientation and Sensory Illusions
Visual Limitations and Scanning Techniques
Meteorology
Clouds and precipitation
Cloud Identification and Classification
Weather Patterns and Cloud Types
Air masses and fronts
Understanding Flying Weather- Air Masses and Fronts
Composition of the atmosphere
International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) Basics
Understanding Atmospheric Layers
Flight considerations
Interpreting Aviation Weather Reports and Forecasts
Mandatory Reporting and Forecast Requirements for Pilots
Recognizing and Responding to Weather Phenomena
Understanding Weather Conditions and Their Impact on Flight
Understanding Weather Information for Flight Planning
Heat, temperature pressure and humidity
Effects of Temperature, Pressure, and Humidity on Air Density
Key Atmospheric Terms- Elevation, QNH, Altitude, and Height
Measuring Surface Air Temperature and Its Implications
Understanding ISA Temperature and Pressure Height
Understanding Temperature Inversion and Humidity Concepts
Knowledge of forecasts and reports
Altitude and Pressure Terms in Aviation
Effects of Atmospheric Conditions on Air Density
International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) Basics
Understanding Atmospheric Terms and Phenomena
Understanding Weather Forecasts and Reports
Knowledge of local weather
Understanding Local Weather Phenomena
Understand significance of observations
Cloud Identification and Classification
Understanding Wind Phenomena and Their Effects on Flight
Weather Patterns and Cloud Types
Visibility
Understanding Visibility in Aviation
Winds – general
Diurnal Variation of Wind
Diurnal Wind Patterns
Pressure and Wind- Understanding Buys Ballot’s Law
Pressure Systems and Wind
Surface and Gradient Winds
Understanding Wind Variations
Wind Phenomena- Squalls, Gusts, Backing, and Veering
Navigation
Area navigation systems
Introduction to RNAV Systems
Principles of Navigation System Inputs and Outputs
Satellite Navigation Systems
Updating and Maintaining RNAV Systems
Basics – Extract information from documents
Extracting Critical Data from ERSA
Navigating and Interpreting Visual Charts
Computation techniques
Advanced Flight Calculations
Estimation Techniques in Aviation
Magnetic Variation and Direction
Unit Conversion Techniques
Wind Component Calculations
Form of the earth
Introduction to Earth and Navigation Concepts
Pilot navigation
Chart preparation and selection (practice):
Chart Selection and Preparation
Principles of map reading:
Chart Orientation and Map Reading Techniques
Determining Cruise Altitude for VFR Operations
Position Fixing and Track Error Analysis
Selecting Ground Features for Positioning
With reference to a planned or given track and given appropriate data:
Dead Reckoning and Navigational Adjustments
Revising Estimates and ETA Calculations
Understanding Track Made Good (TMG) and Drift
Radio navigation aids
Interpreting ADF and VOR Indications
Understanding NDB and VOR Information
Time
Civil Twilight and Daylight Calculations
Understanding Time Concepts in Aviation
Flight Operations
Aerodromes and aeroplane landing areas (ALAs)
Assessing Aeroplane Landing Areas (ALAs) for Safe Operations
Understanding Key Aerodrome Terminology
Climb, cruise and descent performance
Extracting Performance Data from Charts and Tables
Density height
Determining Density Height
Flight plan preparation
Comprehensive Flight Scenario Planning
Flight Notification and Planning Requirements
Fuel and Alternate Aerodrome Planning
Meteorological and Operational Briefing Essentials
Loading
Calculating Pressure and Density Height
Practical Application of Load Distribution
Understanding Aircraft Loading Terminology
Speed limitations
Understanding Speed and Load Factor Limits
Take-off and landing performance
Altimeter Usage for Aerodrome Measurements
Factors Affecting Take-off and Landing Performance
Pressure Height vs Density Height
Understanding Aircraft Weight Limits
Using Performance Charts for Flight Scenarios
Weight and balance
Practical Application of Weight and Balance Calculations
Understanding Weight and Balance Terminology
Reference
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