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 approved 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.
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 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.
Course Features
- Lectures 118
- Quizzes 8
- Duration 365 Days
- Skill level Elementary
- Language English GB
- Students 19
- Certificate Yes
- Assessments Yes
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
- Airfoils and High-Lift Devices
- The Flying Environment
- Flying Controls
- Stalls, Spins and Slow Flight
- Aircraft Stability
- Aircraft Control Balancing
- Wake Turbulence
- Takeoffs, Climbs and Cruise
- Approaches and Landings
- Aircraft Limitations
- End of PPL PoF Module Feedback
- End of PPL Principles of Flight Quiz
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.
- Airframe Systems
- Undercarriage Systems
- Engine Systems I
- Engine Systems II
- Engine Cooling Systems
- Aircraft Lubrication System
- Propeller Systems
- Aircraft Fuel Systems
- Electrical System Part I
- Electrical System Part II
- Electrical System Part III
- Hydraulic Systems
- Environmental System
- Basic Instruments: Steam Gauges
- Power Instruments
- Gyroscopic Instruments
- Pressure Instruments Part I
- Pressure Instruments Part II
- Pressure Instruments Part III
- Compass Systems
- Introduction to Glass Cockpits
- Preventative Maintenance
- Aircraft Technical Module Feedback
- End of AT Module Quiz
Module 4: Flight Planning (PPL040-2018)
This course introduces the beginning pilot to performance planning, fuel management, and aircraft loading.
- Weight, Mass and Balance
- Mass & Balance Assignment
- Fuel Management
- Introduction to Aviation Mathematics
- Aviation Mathematics Assignment
- VFR Route Planning
- VFR Flight Following
- Filing a Flight Plan
- Flight Plan Filing Assignment
- Understanding Aerodromes
- Performance Management
- Understanding Aircraft Graphs
- Aircraft Graphs PPL Assignment
- Flight Planning Module Feedback
- End of Flight Planning Module Quiz
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
- Weather Fronts
- Understanding Malawi Weather
- Synoptic Meteorology
- Synoptic Meteorology Assignment
- Clouds and Thunderstorms
- Fog and Icing
- Ceiling and Visibility
- Understanding Turbulence and Wind Shear
- Decoding Meteorological Reports
- Decoding Met Reports Assignment
- Weather Observation Services
- PPL Meteorology Module Feedback
- End of Aviation Met Quiz
Module 7: Air Law (PPL070-2018)
This module discusses the Malawi Air Law and contains downloadable training materials and mock exams.
- International Conventions
- National Airspace System
- Personnel Licencing in Malawi
- ATC Procedures and Regulations
- The Aviation Act 1974
- 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
- Definition of Terms
- Abbreviations and Acronyms
- PPL Air Law Module Feedback
- End of PPL Air Law Quiz
Module 8: Radio Telephony (PPL080-2018)
This module introduces the beginning pilot to radio telephony procedures and principles.
- Phonetics and Phonology
- Practical Communications
- Using the Radio: Squelch, Tuning and Test Procedures
- 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
- Radiotelephony VFR Flight Plan Filing Assignment
- Understanding the Malawi Airspace
- Altimeter Setting Procedures
- Introduction to Navigational Aids
- Basic Troubleshooting
- PPL Radio Module Feedback
- End of PPL Radio Telephony Quiz
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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