Pre-Solo
Aerodynamics
Definitions
Control Surfaces
Left Turning Tendency
Lift
Four Forces
Turns
Slips and Skids
Stability
Trim
Pitch and Power
Ground effect
Taxi – control positions
Cross-wind landing limitations
Use of Flaps
Stalls and Spins
Weather Briefing
Elements of a Weather Briefing
What to tell the Briefer
Format of a Standard Briefing
Other Briefing Formats
Zulu Time
METAR/TAF/Area Forecasts/Winds Aloft
NOTAMs
Airworthiness and Cockpit Review
Aircraft logbooks and Ads
Cockpit/Instrument Review
Airport Operations
Marking and Lighting
Visual Glide Slope Indicators
Wake Turbulence
Airspace
ATIS
Radio Communication
Radar Services
Uncontrolled Airport Operations
Communications
AWOS/ASOS
Traffic Pattern
Planning
Flight Instruments
Pitot/Static Instruments
Altimeter
Gyroscopic Instruments
Magnetic Compass and Compass Errors
Deviation and Variation
Electronic Navigation
VOR – CDI and HSI
GPS
ADF
DME
RNAV
LORAN
Weather Theory
Global Pressures
Winds
Cloud Types
Stability and Instability
Thunderstorms
Fog
Windshear
Mountain weather
Medical Factors for Pilots
IMSAFE
Hypoxia
Carbon Monoxide
Hyperventilation
Dehydration
Aircraft Performance
VX and VY
Density Altitude
Performance Charts
Load Factors
Stall Speeds – VSO and VS1
Weight and Balance
Engine Limits
Speed Limits
Airspeed Instrument Markings
Unmarked Airspeeds
Effects of Frost/Surface Contamination
Federal Aviation Regulations
Part 1 – Definitions
Part 61 – Student and Private Pilots
Part 91 – VFR
NTSB 830
Advisory Circulars
Airworthiness Directives
Powerplant Operation
4-Stroke Engines
Ignition
Lubrication
Cooling
Pre-ignition and Detonation
Induction
Carb. Ice
Fuel Injection
Exhaust
Controls
Indications
Fuel Types
Tank condensation
Fixed pitch (climb and cruise) and constant speed props.
Cross-Country
Charts and the Flight Computer
Sectionals
TACs and WACs
Information/Legend
Airport Facility Directory
Flight Computer
Conversions
TAS
Speeds
Fuel Burn
Wind Calculator
Planning a Cross-Country
Pilotage
Ded Reckoning
Flight Log
Airport Information
Communication Frequencies
VFR Flight Plans
GPS – VFR
See Syllabus
Aeronautical Decision Making
Advisory Circular Review
Checkride Preparation
Mock Oral