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Individual Initial Licence Theory Courses

Principles of Flight (Aeroplanes)

Having an understanding of the fundamental theories in how flight is achieved goes a long way to determining your practical handling of the aircraft.

  • 12 lessons
  • 6 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 aircraft).

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.

Smoke showing the airflow over a wing in a wind tunnel
See the airflow
A light aircraft in a banked turn
Why aeroplanes fly

What's included

Everything you need, in one place

  • 12 lessons168 illustrated slides, at your own pace, picking up where you left off.
  • 6 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

12 lessons, step by step

  1. 1Introduction6 slides
  2. 2The Atmosphere21 slides
  3. 3Basic Aerodynamics33 slides
  4. 4Equilibrium7 slides
  5. 5Stalling13 slides
  6. 6Spinning5 slides
  7. 7Lift Augmentation7 slides
  8. 8Stability24 slides
  9. 9Control29 slides
  10. 10Propeller10 slides
  11. 11Designed Limitations7 slides
  12. 12Course Exam6 slides

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  • 6 progress tests
  • The course exam
  • 2 certificates
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