Denotes Reference to FAR 61.105(b)

Vermont Flight Academy

Private Pilot Ground School Lesson 1 Expected time of Completion 3.0 hours Objective: To develop the student’s knowledge of the aircraft components, and basic aerodynamic forces. Topics to be discussed in depth will be the following: Content: Principles of Aerodynamics

1. Four Forces of Flight 2. Newton’s Law 3. Bernoulli’s Principle 4. Wings 5. Pilot Control of Lift 6. Stall Awareness, Spin Entry, Spins and Spin Recovery Techniques 7. Stability and Axis

Completion Standards: Student exhibits knowledge and understanding of all the elements discussed.

Denotes Reference to FAR 61.105(b)

Vermont Flight Academy

Private Pilot Ground School

Lesson 2 Expected time of Completion 3.0 hours Objective: To develop the student’s knowledge of the aircraft powerplants and aircraft systems. Topics to be discussed in depth will be the following: Content: Powerplants and Aircraft Systems

1. Four Stroke Cycle 2. Induction Systems 3. Carburetor 4. Fuel Injection 5. Ignition System 6. Abnormal Combustion 7. Fuel Systems 8. Oil/Cooling Systems 9. Propellers 10. Electrical Systems

Completion Standards: Student exhibits knowledge and understanding of all the elements discussed.

Denotes Reference to FAR 61.105(b)

Vermont Flight Academy

Private Pilot Ground School

Lesson 3 Expected time of Completion 3.0 hours Objective: To develop the student’s knowledge of aircraft flight instruments. Topics to be discussed in depth will be the following: Content:

1. Magnetic Compass and Errors 2. Gyroscopic Instruments 3. Pitot Static Instrument 4. Types of Altitudes

Completion Standards: Student exhibits knowledge and understanding of all the elements discussed.

Denotes Reference to FAR 61.105(b)

Vermont Flight Academy

Private Pilot Ground School

Lesson 4 Expected time of Completion 3.0 hours Objective: To develop the student’s knowledge of airport operations and procedures. Topics to be discussed in depth will be the following: Content: Airport Operations and Procedures

1. Aeronautical Information Manual and applicable subjects 2. FAA Advisory Circulars 3. Safe and Efficient Operation of the Aircraft

• Collision Avoidance • Recognition and Avoidance of Wake Turbulence

4. Preflight Actions for Flight Planning • How to obtain information on runway lengths at airports of intended use, data

on takeoff and landing distances, weather reports and forecast and fuel requirements, planning for alternatives if the planned flight cannot be completed or delays are encountered

5. Flight Physiology 6. Aeronautical Decision Making and Judgement 7. Special VFR

Completion Standards: Student exhibits knowledge and understanding of all the elements discussed.

Denotes Reference to FAR 61.105(b)

Vermont Flight Academy

Private Pilot Ground School

Lesson 5 Expected time of Completion 3.0 hours Objective: To develop the student’s knowledge of applicable Federal Aviation Regulations. Topics to be discussed in depth will be the following: Content: Federal Aviation Regulations

1. Private Pilot Privileges, Limitations and Flight Operations 2. Accident Reporting Requirements of the National Transportation Safety Board. 3. Currency of Airman and Medical Certification 4. Maintenance of Aircraft 5. VFR minimums 6. Pilot Responsibilities

Completion Standards: Student exhibits knowledge and understanding of all the elements discussed.

Denotes Reference to FAR 61.105(b)

Vermont Flight Academy

Private Pilot Ground School

Lesson 6 Expected time of Completion 3.0 hours Objective: To develop the student’s knowledge of weather theory. Topics to be discussed in depth will be the following: Content: Weather Theory

1. Atmospheric Circulation 2. Atmospheric Stability 3. Moisture/Clouds/Precipitation 4. Air masses/Fronts 5. Recognition of Thunderstorms/Turbulence/Wind Shear and Icing from the ground and in

flight and avoidance of these hazards Completion Standards: Student exhibits knowledge and understanding of all the elements discussed.

Denotes Reference to FAR 61.105(b)

Vermont Flight Academy

Private Pilot Ground School

Lesson 7 Expected time of Completion 3.0 hours Objective: To develop the student’s knowledge of aviation weather services and products. Topics to be discussed in depth will be the following: Content: Weather Services

1. Procurement and use of Aeronautical Weather Reports and Forecasts 2. Weather Briefings, METARS, TAFs and PIREPS 3. Area Forecasts and Wind Aloft Forecasts 4. Weather Charts 5. Inflight Advisory and EFAS

Completion Standards: Student exhibits knowledge and understanding of all the elements discussed.

Denotes Reference to FAR 61.105(b)

Vermont Flight Academy

Private Pilot Ground School

Lesson 8 Expected time of Completion 3.0 hours Objective: To develop the student’s knowledge of aircraft performance charts and considerations. Topics to be discussed in depth will be the following: Content: Aircraft Performance

1. Effects of Density Altitude on Takeoff and Climb Performance 2. Landing Distance 3. Fuel Consumption 4. Weight and balance Computations 5. Crosswind Component

Completion Standards: Student exhibits knowledge and understanding of all the elements discussed.

Denotes Reference to FAR 61.105(b)

Vermont Flight Academy

Private Pilot Ground School

Lesson 9 Expected time of Completion 3.0 hours Objective: To develop the student’s knowledge of en-route flight procedures. Topics to be discussed in depth will be the following: Content: En-Route Flight

1. Aeronautical Charts for VFR navigation using pilotage, dead reckoning and navigation systems

2. Special Use Airspace 3. Airspace 4. Turbulence 5. Power Failure

Completion Standards: Student exhibits knowledge and understanding of all the elements discussed.

Denotes Reference to FAR 61.105(b)

Vermont Flight Academy

Private Pilot Ground School

Lesson 10 Expected time of Completion 3.0 hours Objective: To develop the student’s knowledge of navigational systems. Topics to be discussed in depth will be the following: Content: Navigation

1. VOR 2. GPS 3. ADF/NDB

Completion Standards: Student exhibits knowledge and understanding of all the elements discussed.

Denotes Reference to FAR 61.105(b)

Vermont Flight Academy

Private Pilot Ground School

Lesson 11 Expected time of Completion 3.0 hours Objective: To develop the student’s knowledge of radio communications procedures. Topics to be discussed in depth will be the following: Content: Communications

1. Radio Communication Procedures including Lost Comm 2. Flight Service Stations 3. Transponder 4. ATIS 5. ELT

Completion Standards: Student exhibits knowledge and understanding of all the elements discussed.

Denotes Reference to FAR 61.105(b)

Vermont Flight Academy

Private Pilot Ground School

Lesson 12 Expected time of Completion 3.0 hours Objective: To review all material presented in this course in preparation for the FAA Private Pilot Airplane Written Exam. The subjects reviewed will include: Content: Course Review

1. Principles of Aerodynamics 2. Powerplants and Aircraft Systems 3. Flight Instruments 4. Airport Operations and Procedures 5. Federal Aviation Regulations 6. Weather Theory 7. Weather Services 8. Aircraft Performance 9. En-Route Flight 10. Navigation 11. Communications

Completion Standards: Student exhibits knowledge and understanding of all the elements discussed.