Private Pilot Aeroplane Ground School Malawi
Course Introduction
Congratulations on choosing to train with Eastrise Aviation. Our institution was set up to help people like you to realise their dream to become a pilot. Learning to fly is a passion for most people and we are so excited to be of help on your learning journey.
KEY POINT
This Private Pilot Licence online ground school course is for the fixed wing (aeroplane) category and covers the Malawi curriculum. The PPL Helicopter (rotary wing) online ground school is available on this link. If you are looking for online ground school courses for the FAA curriculum, they are available on this link.
As indicated in the terms and conditions which you accepted before enrolling on this course; your online PPL ground school access lapses automatically after 365 days, and when you:
- graduate vis-à-vis you successfully complete a course and moves on to the next level.
- are suspended or chose to terminate your training with Eastrise Aviation.
- no longer hold a valid medical certificate.
- have an outstanding balance in your student account.
This course has videos, notes and interactive content. You are strictly prohibited from sharing your login details or access to the Eastrise Aviation online ground school with anyone. Multiple (concurrent) logins are also prohibited. Violations are prosecutable under local and international law.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, you would have acquired the theoretical knowledge that satisfies the Malawi Private Pilot Licence curriculum. There are eight subjects covered in this course. These are Principles of Flight, Flight Performance & Planning, Air Navigation, Aircraft Technical, Aviation Meteorology, Air Law, Radiotelephony, and Human Performance & Limitations. We have slightly changed some course titles to match our internal naming scheme. However, the content satisfies the Malawi PPL syllabus requirements.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
There are no prerequisites for this course apart from a full Malawi School Certificate of Education (or equivalent) if you are aiming to pursue flying as a career. You also realise that discipline and self-leadership are key. This course is also available within the Eastrise Aviation intranet. This enables students to take it within our campus without an internet connection on the local area network. We recommend completing each lesson before commencing the next one.
UNDERLYING ASSUMPTIONS
We assume that by now you already have a valid medical certificate. It is one of the requirements for the issuance of the student pilot licence. The other requirement is passing the Malawi air law exam at the Directorate of Civil Aviation. For the sake of simplicity, we will from now own call the Directorate “the Civil Aviation Authority” (CAA). In some cases we may call the CAA ‘the Malawi CAA’ or simply ‘the DCA.’ Let us know if you need contact details of aviation medical examiners in Malawi and we will be happy to share that information. Not every doctor is authorised to conduct aviation medical tests.
REQUIRED STUDY MATERIALS
- You will need a working internet connection that will enable you to watch videos and interactive content
- A notepad and pen for note-taking
KEYS TASK(S) AND EXAMINATIONS
You will have a 50-question timed mock exam at the end of each module in this course. We have decided to introduce you to mock exams early in the course to ensure you get used to aviation exams. This will enable you to build confidence that would be handy during the knowledge tests at the Directorate of Civil Aviation. There are 50-60 timed questions in the actual exams (knowledge tests) at the civil aviation authority. We would also like to encourage you to login our Test Prep site after completing every course to enable you practice on our mock exams. The Eastrise test engine has thousands of questions from our question banks that we believe are helpful. You can also take the free mock exams on the go on our own Flytex Pilot Exams Android App. The app syncs with your TestPrep site account so your results, exams and history can be viewed on both portals. All this is at NO additional cost — just your online ground school subscription is enough.
Good to know…
We also have an online flight school that will prepare you for the air exercises for the PPL curriculum. Access to that site is free for our fully paid up students. You will receive the login credentials from our Administrator upon confirmation of payment of your ground school fees. You can therefore take flying lessons concurrently with your ground school. Please note that it is only the access to the online flight school that is granted free of charge to our students. Aircraft hire, flight simulator use and related fees are payable.
Course Features
- Lectures 186
- Quizzes 8
- Duration 365 Days
- Skill level Elementary
- Language English GB
- Students 21
- Certificate Yes
- Assessments Yes
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Module 2: Principles of Flight (PPL020-2018)
This module is aimed at helping the student understand the mechanics of flight. This includes the effect of wind on an airfoil, the forces of flight and other key elements.
- Introduction to Aeronautics
- Basic Aeronautics I
- Basic Aeronautics II
- Basic Aeronautics III
- Airfoils and Planforms
- Secondary Flight Surfaces
- The Flying Environment
- Flying Controls
- Stalls, Spins and Slow Flight
- Aircraft Stability
- Aircraft Control Balancing
- Wake Turbulence
- Takeoffs, Climbs and Cruise
- Aircraft Climb Performance
- Gliding in Aircraft
- Turning in Aircraft Part I
- Turning in Aircraft Part II
- Approaches and Landings
- Aircraft Limitations Part I
- Aircraft Limitations Part II
- End of PPL PoF Module Feedback
- End of PPL Principles of Flight Quiz
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Module 3: Aircraft Technical (PPL030-2018)
This module is aimed at honing the beginning pilot with basic technical skills pertaining to the aircraft. It satisfies the technical part of the PPL exams.
- Aircraft Documentation
- Aircraft Flight Manual
- Airframe Systems I
- Airframe Systems II
- Airframe Systems III
- Undercarriage Systems I
- Undercarriage Systems II
- Undercarriage Systems III
- Engine Systems Part I
- Engine Systems Part II
- Engine Systems Part III
- Engine Systems Part IV
- Engine Cooling Systems
- Aircraft Lubrication System
- Propeller Systems Part I
- Propeller Systems Part II
- Propeller Systems Part III
- Aircraft Fuel Systems I
- Aircraft Fuel Systems II
- Electrical System Part I
- Electrical System Part II
- Electrical System Part III
- Electrical System Part IV
- Electrical System Part V
- Hydraulic Systems
- Environmental System
- Supplementary Oxygen Systems
- Basic Instruments: Steam Gauges
- Power Instruments
- Introduction to Gyro Instruments
- Gyro Instruments Part I
- Gyro Instruments Part II
- Gyro Instruments Part III
- Pressure Instruments Part I
- Pressure Instruments Part II
- Pressure Instruments Part III
- Compass Systems
- Introduction to Glass Cockpits
- Preventative Maintenance
- Fire Prevention and Safety
- Aircraft Technical Module Feedback
- End of AT Module Quiz
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Module 4: Flight Planning (PPL040-2018)
This course introduces the beginning pilot to performance planning, fuel management, and aircraft loading.
- Introduction to Flight Planning
- Weight, Mass and Balance I
- Weight, Mass and Balance II
- Mass & Balance Assignment
- Fuel Management I
- Fuel Management II
- Introduction to Aviation Mathematics
- Aviation Mathematics Assignment
- VFR Flight Following
- Filing a Flight Plan
- Flight Plan Filing Assignment
- Understanding Aerodromes
- Understanding Aerodromes Assignment
- Performance Management
- Aircraft Graphs I
- Aircraft Graphs II
- Decoding NOTAMs
- Flight Planning Module Feedback
- End of Flight Planning Module Quiz
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Module 5: Aviation Meteorology (PPL050-2018)
This module introduces the beginning pilot to aviation meteorology. This entails decoding meteorological reports (METARs) among others.
- Introduction to Meteorology
- Temperature, Adiabatic Process and Lapse Rate
- Basic Thermodynamics
- Basic Hygrometry
- Basic Altimetry
- PPL Basic Altimetry Assignment
- Basic Anemology I
- Basic Anemology II
- Understanding Malawi Weather
- Weather Fronts
- Synoptic Meteorology
- Synoptic Meteorology Assignment
- Basic Nephology I
- Basic Nephology II
- Thunderstorms and Flight Safety
- Fog and Smog
- Aircraft Icing Part I
- Aircraft Icing Part II
- Ceiling and Visibility
- Understanding Wake Turbulence
- Understanding Wind Shear
- Decoding Meteorological Reports
- Decoding METAR and TAF Assignment
- Weather Observation Services
- PPL Meteorology Module Feedback
- End of Aviation Met Quiz
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Module 7: Air Law (PPL070-2018)
This module discusses the Malawi Air Law and contains downloadable training materials and mock exams.
- PPL Air Law Syllabus Introduction
- International Conventions
- ICAO Convention: Articles
- Civil Aviation in Malawi
- National Airspace System I
- National Airspace System II
- National Airspace System III
- PEL Division II: Ratings
- PEL Division II: The PPL
- PEL: Flight Crew
- Decoding the Aviation Act Part I
- Decoding the Aviation Act Part II
- Decoding the Aviation Act Part III
- General Flight Rules
- Malawi Visual Flight Rules
- Malawi Instrument Flight Rules
- Aerodrome Traffic Rules
- Visual and Aural Signals
- Marshalling Signals in Malawi
- Aeronautical Information Publications
- Entry, Transit and Departure of Aircraft
- Air Traffic Incidents
- Documents and Placards
- Aeronautical Docs: NOTAM
- Aeronautical Docs: AICs
- Met Reports and Forecasts
- Aircraft Interception
- Definition of Terms
- Abbreviations and Acronyms
- PPL Air Law Module Feedback
- End of PPL Air Law Quiz
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Module 8: Radio Telephony (PPL080-2018)
This module introduces the beginning pilot to radio telephony procedures and principles.
- Introduction to Radiotelephony
- Squelch, Tuning and Test Procedures
- Phonetics and Phonology
- Practical Communications I
- Practical Communications II
- Practical Communications III
- Understanding Radar and ADS-B
- Transponder Basics: Squawk Codes
- Basic Morse Code
- Emergency Communications
- NORDO: Radio Failure Procedures
- PIREP and AIREP Procedures
- Filing a Flight Plan
- Search and Rescue (SAR) in Aviation
- RT Flight Plan Filing Assignment
- Air Crash Survival
- Understanding Malawi Airspace
- Altimeter Setting Procedures
- Introduction to Navigational Aids
- Basic Troubleshooting
- Basic Radiotelephony Definitions
- PPL Radio Module Feedback
- End of PPL Radio Telephony Quiz
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Module 9: Human Performance & Limitations (PPL090-2018)
This module discusses the human limitations and how to mitigate them. We discuss aeromedical issues and risk management.
- The Human Computer
- Human Information Processing
- Visual Processing
- Respiratory System
- Cardiovascular System
- Auditory System
- Vestibular System
- Alimentary System
- Basic Aviation Medicine
- Stress Management
- Fatigue Management
- Risk Management
- Radiation and CO Poisoning
- Personal Hygiene and Professionalism
- PPL HP&L Module Feedback
- End of HP&L Module Quiz
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