Principles of Flight

Course Description

 

Discover how and why an aircraft flies. Covers aerodynamics, lift, drag, thrust, and the behavior of aircraft in different flight conditions.

Course Overview and Duration

 
  • Basic physics knowledge is recommended.
  • It is one of the subjects required to hold an ATPL/PPL/CPL Licence.
  • The subject is expected to take around 15 days to cover, including question banks.
  • Duration may vary by a few days, depending on subject
    complexity and question bank size.

Why Airman’s Ground?

 
  • Live One-on-One Classes – Not recorded, fully interactive sessions with specialized instructors.
  • Customized Study Plans – Flexible schedules tailored to your routine, perfect for working professionals and students.
  • Question Bank Preparation – Each subject includes focused exam preparation with specialized question banks.
  • Save Up to 2000$ Per Month – No need to relocate for ground school, saving travel, living, and other additional expenses.
  • No Need to Attend a Physical Ground School – Study from anywhere without compromising on quality, saving time, money, and effort.
  • 100% Passing Rate – Unlike other academies with high failure ratios, Airman’s Ground ensures a first-time pass rate, reducing exam retakes and saving both time & money.
  • Morning & Evening Schedules Available – Learn at your preferred time, ensuring maximum flexibility.

With Airman’s Ground, you’re not just preparing for an exam — you’re mastering the skills to stand out in your aviation career!

Lesson Topics

 
  • Day 1:
    • Introduction to PoF / Class
    • Revision of physics (Gas laws, Laws of Motion, Density, Mass, SI units)
  • Day 2:
    • Air, Atmosphere & Airspeed.
    • Air Flow (Bernoulli’s Theorem, Equation of continuity, etc.)
  • Day 3:
    • Introduction to Lift
  • Day 4: 
    • Introduction to Drag
  • Day 5 & 6:
    • Whole Aircraft Drag (Types of Drag, Modifications to reduce
      drag)
  • Day 7 & 8:
    • Total Drag and Drag Polar (CDP)
  • Day 9:
    • Airplane Axes & the wing (Terms & Definitions)
    • Aerofoil Pressure Distribution (Airflow Speed, AoA, Camber, Aerodynamic Force Coefficient)
  • Day 10 & 11:
    • Aerodynamic Force (Creation, 2D Flow, Aerofoil)
    • 3D Flow
  • Day 12:
    • Stalls and stall warning and protection
  • Day 13:
    • Lift Augmentation (Types of flaps, slats, vortex generators)
  • Day 14:
    • Spins
    • Ground effect
  • Day 15 & 16:
    • Control (Mass Balancing, Trimming, Primary controls)
  • Day 17 & 18:
    • Level Flight & Climb
  • Day 19 & 20:
    • Descending & Gliding
  • Day 21 & 22:
    • Turning
  • Day 22 & 23:
    • Stability & Control (Static/ Dynamic, Positive, Negative, Neutral)
  • Day 24 & 25:
    • Longitudinal Stability
  • Day 26 & 27:
    • Directional & Lateral Stability
  • Day 28 & 29:
    • Propellers
  • Day 30 & 31:
    • Propeller Design & Effects
  • Day 32 & 33:
    • Asymmetric Flight
  • Day 34 & 35:
    • Principles Of High-Speed Flight
  • Day 36 & 37:
    • Flight at High Altitude and High Mach Number
  • Day 38, 39 & 40:
    • Supersonic Flight
  • Day 41:
    • Airframe Contamination (Ice, Rain, Frost, Snow)
  • Day 42:
    • Limitations