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Introduction
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Course Introduction (5:23)
Study Material (Part 1) (4:25)
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Introduce Yourself (Airplane)
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Part 1: Introduction to flight training, aircraft structure, systems, and instruments
What's in Part 1?
Introduction to Flight Training
Chapter Overview (2:06)
The Role of the FAA (2:13)
FAA Roles (2:22)
Aircraft Classification (4:13)
Pilot Certifications (1:03)
Sport Pilot (3:01)
Recreational Pilot (2:49)
Private Pilot (2:48)
Commercial and ATP Pilot (3:43)
Selecting a Flight School (Part 1) (3:42)
Selecting a Flight School (Part 2) (4:17)
What questions should you ask (1) (3:53)
What questions should you ask (2) (3:23)
What questions should you ask (3) (2:19)
What questions should you ask (4) (4:17)
What questions should you ask (5) (5:17)
What questions should you ask (6) (5:20)
What questions should you ask (7) (4:55)
What questions should you ask (8) (2:24)
Things to know (Part 1) (4:09)
Things to know (Part 2) (3:17)
A little math (1:42)
Part 61 vs 141 (Part 1) (4:15)
Part 61 vs 141 (Part 2) (3:34)
Becoming a student pilot (6:16)
Getting a medical certificate (3:48)
Part 68 Basic Med (Part 1) (4:36)
Part 68 Basic Med (Part 2) (4:41)
Part 68 Basic Med (Part 3) (3:39)
Becoming a Private Pilot (Part 1) (2:40)
Becoming a Private Pilot (Part 2) (2:17)
Becoming a Private Pilot (Part 3) (4:00)
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Aircraft Structure
Chapter Overview
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Aircraft Type and Wing (3:33)
Empennage and Powerplant (2:40)
Fuselage (1:48)
Landing Gear (2:36)
Four forces of flight (1:04)
Traditional Cockpit (Intro) (2:16)
Traditional Cockpit (1) (2:45)
Traditional Cockpit (2) (2:39)
Traditional Cockpit (3) (2:49)
Glass Cockpit (1) (4:17)
Glass Cockpit (2) (2:30)
Axes of an airplane (2:14)
Primary Control Surfaces (Intro) (1:06)
Primary: Ailerons (2:13)
Primary: Rudder (2:47)
Primary: Elevator:Stabilator (1:19)
Elevator vs Stabilator (2:11)
Second Control Surfaces (Intro) (1:16)
Secondary: Wing Flaps (6:21)
Secondary: Trim Systems (3:44)
Trim Tabs vs Anti-Servo Tabs (1) (2:39)
Trim Tabs vs Anti-Servo Tabs (2) (3:01)
Balance, Servo, and GA Tabs (2:43)
Autopilot (1:45)
Test Your Knowledge - Aircraft Structure
Scenario-Based Training - Aircraft Structure
Sharing Your Flights
Aircraft Systems
Chapter Overview
Introduction (1:10)
Reciprocating Engine (5:11)
Engine Components (2:33)
Four-Stroke Cycle (3:00)
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Tachometer (2:45)
Fuel Systems (4:13)
Induction System (3:15)
Carburetor System (4:46)
Carburetor Icing (3:33)
Carburetor Heat (3:14)
Fuel-Injection System (4:13)
Mixture Control (2:18)
Leaning Procedures (3:33)
Refueling Procedures (2:54)
Fuel Contamination (3:04)
Fuel Starvation (2:43)
Typical FAA Questions (Part 1) (3:04)
Test your knowledge of Aircraft System Part 1
Ignition System (2:10)
Magnetos (Part 1) (4:51)
Magnetos (Part 2) (3:51)
Engine Abnormalities (2:43)
Oil System (4:28)
Loss of oil pressure (2:04)
Engine Cooling (2:38)
Exhaust System (1:39)
Super and Turbochargers (Intro) (1:34)
Supercharger (1:23)
Turbocharger (2:27)
Engine Starting (4:04)
Typical FAA Questions (Part 2) (4:23)
Test your knowledge of Aircraft System Part 2
Propeller Principles (2:24)
Fixed Pitch Propeller (3:33)
Constant-Speed Prop (part 1) (4:43)
Constant-Speed Prop (Part 2) (3:04)
Electrical System (1:44)
Battery:Alternator (1:09)
Fuses:Circuit Breaker (1:52)
Ammeter:Loadmeter (2:26)
Aircraft Lights (4:58)
Electrical Malfunction (4:34)
Hydraulic System & Landing Gear (2:22)
Landing Gear Malfunction (2:56)
Flap Malfunction (2:10)
Pressurization System (4:26)
Oxygen System (2:52)
Deicing and anti-icing (1:40)
Emergency Locator Transmitter (2:28)
Typical FAA Questions (Part 3) (2:10)
Test your knowledge of Aircraft System Part 3
Scenario-Based Training - Aircraft Systems
Systems in Virtual Reality (1:19)
Trim Scenario - Climb
Trim Scenario - Descent
Aircraft Instruments
Chapter Overview
Introduction (1:26)
Atmospheric Pressure (Part 1) (4:44)
Atmospheric Pressure (Part 2) (2:58)
Pitot-Static Flight Instruments (5:55)
Altimeter: Intro (2:59)
Altimeter: Simulator Overview (1:56)
Defining a few terms (1:42)
Altimeter: Principle of Operation (4:24)
Altimeter: Scenarios #1&2 (2:50)
Altimeter: Scenarios #3&4 (3:14)
Altimeter: Why is it important? (3:56)
Altimeter: Warning! (2:09)
Altimeter: Effects of Pressure and Temperature (2:25)
Setting the Altimeter (1:42)
Types of Altitude (3:38)
Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) (1:11)
VSI: Simulator Overview (1:51)
VSI: Principle of Operation (3:35)
Airspeed Indicator & Types of Airspeed (Part 1) (2:39)
Types of Airspeed (Part 2) (2:53)
Airspeed Indicator Markings (3:02)
Other Airspeeds (3:23)
Airspeed Indicator: Sim Overview (3:42)
Blockage of the Pitot-Static System (5:17)
Typical FAA Questions (Part 1) (4:50)
Test your knowledge of Flight Instruments - Part 1
Test your knowledge of Flight Instruments - Part 2
Gyroscopic Flight Instruments (1:25)
Gyro Principles: Rigidity in Space (3:01)
Gyro Principles: Precession (3:34)
Vacuum System (3:45)
Attitude Indicator (4:08)
Attitude Indicator: Sim Overview (1:53)
Heading Indicator (3:13)
Heading Indicator: Sim Overview (2:03)
Turn Indicators (4:15)
Inclinometer (2:28)
Turn Indicators: Sim Overview (3:34)
Electronic Flight Display (EFD) (4:21)
EFD: Simulator Overview (5:07)
Magnetic Compass (1:48)
Compass Errors: Variation (3:58)
Compass Errors: Deviation (2:06)
Compass Errors: Turning Errors (5:42)
Compass Errors: Acceleration Errors (1:36)
Compass Errors: Simulator Overview (4:40)
Outside Air Temperature Gauge (1:16)
Typical FAA Questions (Part 2) (3:14)
Test your knowledge of Flight Instruments - Part 3
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Magnetos (Part 1)
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