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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
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) (4:18)
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 (6:17)
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 Scenario - Climb
Trim Scenario - Descent
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)
How do you like the course so far?
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)
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)
Test your knowledge of Aircraft System Part 1
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 (4:20)
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
Review your knowledge with the Flying New Guy
Systems in Virtual Reality (1:19)

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)
Vx/Vy Scenario
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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Scenario-Based Training - Instruments

Part 1 Practice Exam

Test your knowledge of Part 1

Part 2: Basic Aerodynamics, Aerodynamic Forces, Weight & Balance, and Performance & Limitations

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What's in Part 2?

Basic Aerodynamics

Chapter Overview
Introduction (2:17)
Forces acting on an airplane (1:24)
Weight (1:55)
Lift (3:16)
Principles of Lift (Part 1) (2:50)
Principles of Lift (Part 2) (3:54)
How lift is created (4:29)
Thrust (3:25)
Parasite Drag (Part 1) (3:23)
Parasite Drag (Part 2) (2:52)
Induced Drag (4:41)
Wingtip Vortices (3:34)
Avoiding Wingtip Vortices (4:00)
Ground Effect (Part 1) (4:40)
Ground Effect (Part 2) (3:14)
Typical FAA Questions (1:49)
Test your knowledge of Basic Aerodynamics

Aerodynamic Forces

Chapter Overview
Introduction (0:42)
Forces in Turns (4:06)
Slipping and Skidding Turns (4:50)
Rate of Turn (2:13)
Radius of Turn (3:09)
Forces in Climbs (3:50)
Forces in Descents (1:32)
Stalls (Part 1) (4:07)
Stalls (Part 2) (2:44)
Stalls (Part 3) (2:10)
Stall Recognition & Recovery (5:26)
Stall Training (2:12)
Stalls in the Simulator (4:54)
Angle of Attack Indicator (1:40)
Spins (3:24)
Spin Recovery (2:14)
Load Factors (4:50)
Load Factors in Steep Turns (2:09)
Load Factor and Stall Speeds (4:07)
Vg diagram (4:55)
Typical FAA Questions - Part 1 (2:42)
Test your knowledge of Aerodynamic Forces - Part 1
Stability (static & dynamic) (4:52)
Longitudinal Stability (3:44)
Propeller Principles (2:44)
Turning Tendencies (Part 1) (4:16)
Turning Tendencies (Part 2) (4:32)
Effect of Frost (1:43)
Typical FAA Questions - Part 2 (1:25)
Test your knowledge of Aerodynamic Forces - Part 2
Scenario-Based Training - Aerodynamics

Weight and Balance

Chapter Overview
Introduction (3:23)
Weight Control (Part 1) (3:40)
Weight Control (Part 2) (3:11)
Balance Control (3:43)
Terms and Definitions (Part 1) (3:41)
Terms and Definitions (Part 2) (3:28)
Terms and Definitions (Part 3) (3:24)
Moment and Moment Arm (2:32)
Weight and Balance Restrictions (1:49)
Effect of CG location (Part 1) (3:32)
Effect of CG location (Part 2) (3:00)
Test your knowledge of Weight and Balance - Quiz 1
W&B Computations (2:36)
Computational Method (Part 1) (3:49)
Computational Method (Part 2) (4:48)
Graph Method (Part 1) (3:16)
Graph Method (Part 2) (2:55)
Graph Method (Part 3) (3:37)
Typical FAA Questions (Part 1) (2:32)
Interpolation (7:03)
Table Method (Part 1) (4:03)
Table Method (Part 2) (2:30)
Table Method (Part 3) (3:57)
Table Method (Part 4) (4:54)
Test your knowledge of Weight and Balance - Quiz 2
Shifting, Adding, Removing Weight (4:44)
Balancing Weights (2:44)
Typical FAA Questions (Part 2) (9:31)
Using the CX-3 for Weight and Balance (32:06)
Test your knowledge of Weight and Balance - Part 3

Performance and Limitations

Chapter Overview
Introduction (3:44)
Pressure Altitude (Intro) (2:20)
Pressure Altitude (Graph) (3:27)
Pressure Altitude (Formula) (2:31)
Density Altitude (Intro & Formula) (3:42)
Density Altitude (Chart) (3:37)
Density Altitude (E6B) (2:35)
Density Altitude (Examples) (4:57)
Pressure vs. Density Altitude
Recap (1:33)
Test your knowledge of Aircraft Performance - Part 1
Straight-and-Level Flight Performance (2:59)
Climb Performance (Part 1) (2:46)
Climb Performance (Part 2) (2:36)
Range:Endurance Performance (2:05)
Region of Reversed Command (2:39)
Factors Affecting Performance (Part 1) (2:27)
Factors Affecting Performance (Part 2) (2:51)
Runway Gradient (1:47)
Hydroplaning (1:43)
Performance Charts (5:27)
Determine Takeoff Ground Roll (3:45)
Determine Fuel Consumption (5:49)
Determine True Airspeed (1:49)
Test your knowledge of Aircraft Performance - Part 2
Cross & Headwind Components (1) (5:00)
Cross & Headwind Components (2) (3:03)
How do you like the course so far?
Landings Chart (2:19)
Real Life Charts (Part 1) (3:08)
Real Life Charts (Part 2) (2:55)
Test your knowledge of Aircraft Performance - Part 3

Part 2 Practice Exam

Test your knowledge of Part 2

Part 3: Regulation, Inspections & Documents, Aeromedical Factors, and Aeronautical Decision Making

What's in Part 3?

Regulation

Chapter Overview
Introduction (4:32)
Preventive Maintenance (1:41)
Part 61: Intro (1:29)
Documents + Drugs & Alcohol (2:39)
Medical Certificate (2:32)
Type Requirements (1:34)
Flight Review (2:58)
Recent Flight Experience + Change of Address (2:47)
Part 91: Responsibilities + Manuals:Markings (4:03)
Dropping Objects + Alcohol & Drugs (3:12)
Safety Belts and Shoulder Harnesses (2:07)
Right-of-way Rules (2:58)
Max speed and Minimum Safe Altitude (3:35)
Lights + Supplemental Oxygen (3:11)
Transponder + Passenger Briefings (2:27)
Aerobatics and Parachute
Other Part 91 Regulation (2:08)
CFR Part 830: NTSB Regulation (5:05)
Glider Operations
Test your knowledge of Regulation - Part 1
Test your knowledge of Regulation - Part 2
Test your knowledge of Regulation - Part 3
Test your knowledge of Regulation - Part 4
Scenario-Based Training - Regulation

Inspections and Documents

Introduction and Flight Manuals (2:43)
Pilot Operating Handbook (Part 1) (3:32)
Pilot Operating Handbook (Part 2) (5:23)
Operating with an MEL (Part 1) (2:32)
Operating with an MEL (Part 2) (3:35)
Operating without an MEL (Part 1) (4:45)
Operating without an MEL (Part 2) (4:21)
Preventive Maintenance (1:09)
Test your knowledge of Manuals and Documents - Part 1
Aircraft Documents (Part 1) (3:25)
Aircraft Documents (Part 2) (3:02)
Required Inspections (3:57)
Airworthiness Directives (AD) (3:31)
Aircraft Logbooks (3:12)
Flight Permits and Owner Responsibilities (2:00)
Test your knowledge of Manuals and Documents - Part 2
Flying New Guy - Regulations & Documents

Aeromedical Factors

Chapter Overview
Introduction (3:01)
Hypoxia (Part 1) (3:37)
Hypoxia (Part 2) (5:06)
Hypoxia (Part 3) (3:27)
Hyperventilation (2:49)
Middle Ear and Sinus Block (5:41)
Spatial Disorientation and Illusions (3:47)
Vestibular Illusions (Part 1) (3:12)
Vestibular Illusions (Part 2) (4:29)
Vestibular Illusions (Part 3) (3:24)
Visual Illusions (2:20)
Coping with Spatial Disorientation (3:09)
Optical Illusions (4:17)
Motion Sickness (2:02)
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning (2:31)
Stress and Fatigue (2:23)
Dehydration and Heat Stroke (2:28)
Drugs and Alcohol (1:58)
Decompression Sickness (DCS) (3:48)
How do you like the course?
Vision in Flight (4:44)
Dark Adaptation and Scanning (3:16)
Typical FAA Questions (2:25)
Test your knowledge of Aeromedical Factors - Part 1
Test your knowledge of Aeromedical Factors - Part 2
Flying New Guy - Aeromedical Factors

ADM

Chapter Overview
Introduction and History (3:17)
Decision Making Steps (2:43)
Risk Management (3:59)
Crew and Single-Pilot Resource Management (4:22)
Hazardous Attitudes (3:55)
Risk Assessment and Mitigation (3:45)
Decision-Making Process (4:18)
Operation Pitfalls (4:45)
Test your knowledge of ADM
Scenario-Based Training - ADM & Aeromedical Factors
Flying New Guy - ADM

Part 3 Practice Exam

Test your knowledge of Part 3

Part 4: Weather Theory, Weather Services, Airport Operations, and Radio Communications

What's in Part 4?

Weather Theory

Chapter Overview
General Information (2:03)
The Atmosphere (3:11)
Coriolis Force (3:57)
Atmosphere Pressure (Part 1) (3:45)
Atmosphere Pressure (Part 2) (5:07)
Atmosphere Pressure (Part 3) (2:53)
Wind and Pressures (4:15)
High/Low Pressure (1:21)
Convective Currents (3:32)
Obstructions on Wind (1:25)
Circulation Patterns (1:44)
Low Level Wind Shear (4:31)
Stability of Air Masses (Part 1) (5:42)
Stability of Air Masses (Part 2) (3:05)
Temperature Inversion (2:06)
Relative Humidity (2:26)
Temperature:Dew Point (Part 1) (5:25)
Temperature:Dew Point (Part 2) (2:40)
How Air Reaches Saturation (2:15)
Fog (Part 1) (2:58)
Fog (Part 2) (2:51)
Clouds (5:17)
Ceiling & Visibility (3:03)
Thunderstorms (3:03)
Precipitation, Jet Stream, CAT (5:15)
Fronts (3:21)
Typical FAA Questions (Part 1) (3:45)
Typical FAA Questions (Part 2) (2:24)
Test your knowledge of Weather Theory - Part 1
Test your knowledge of Weather Theory - Part 2
Test your knowledge of Weather Theory - Part 3
Test your knowledge of Weather Theory - Part 4
Flying New Guy - Weather Theory

Weather Services

Chapter Overview
Intro and Definitions (2:28)
Flight Service Station (3:59)
AWOS/ASOS & METAR Intro (2:02)
How to read METARs (Part 1) (3:49)
How to read METARs (Part 2) (3:58)
How to read METARs (Part 3) (3:59)
How to read METARs (Part 4) (3:17)
METAR Codes (2:09)
Clouds in METARs (2:34)
PIREPs (Part 1) (3:57)
PIREPs (Part 2) (3:28)
How to read TAFs (Part 1) (3:17)
How to read TAFs (Part 2) (3:04)
How to read TAFs (Part 3) (3:44)
AIRMET (3:57)
SIGMET & Convective SIGMET (3:13)
Wind & Temp Aloft Forecast (Graph) (4:37)
Wind & Temp Aloft Forecast (Textual) (5:40)
Surface Analysis Chart (1:18)
Significant Weather Prognostic Charts (1:54)
Radar Observations (4:36)
Area Forecast (1:52)
aviationweather.gov (24:48)
Typical FAA Questions (Part 1) (2:47)
Typical FAA Questions (Part 2) (4:30)
Test your knowledge of Weather Services - Part 1
Test your knowledge of Weather Services - Part 2
Test your knowledge of Weather Services - Part 3
Test your knowledge of Weather Services - Part 4
Learn new skills with our other courses
Scenario-Based Training - Aviation Weather
Flying New Guy - Weather Services

Airport Operations

Chapter Overview
Types of Airport (3:20)
Source of Airport Data (1:23)
Chart Supplement (CS) (3:51)
How to read Chart Supplement (Pt 1) (6:06)
How to read Chart Supplement (Pt 2) (4:07)
How to read Chart Supplement (Pt 3) (4:52)
How to read Chart Supplement (Pt 4) (5:29)
NOTAMs (definition) (3:48)
Types of NOTAMs (2:29)
ATIS (3:49)
True vs Magnetic North (3:02)
Runway Orientation (Part 1) (3:05)
Runway Orientation (Part 2) (3:57)
Runway Marking (Intro) (2:22)
Threshold Marking (3:19)
Runway Safety Area (1:40)
Aiming Points and Touch Down Zone (1:00)
Hold Short Line (2:34)
LAHSO Operations (4:01)
Runway Distance Remaining Signs (0:54)
3D Airport (Runway Info) (6:01)
Taxiway Markings and Signs (3:20)
3D Airport (Taxiway Info) (4:23)
Airport Beacon (2:29)
Visual Glideslope Indicators (3:10)
Airport Lighting (3:11)
Control of Airport Lighting (1:39)
Traffic Pattern (3:34)
3D Airport (Traffic Pattern) (2:37)
Pattern Entry at uncontrolled airports (2:27)
Wind and Pattern Indicators (3:51)
Wake Turbulence Avoidance (2:11)
Wind Correction Techniques (4:27)
Flight Maneuvers (Intro) (2:18)
Flight Maneuvers (How to) (4:08)
Clearing Procedures (2:55)
Pilot Deviations (4:53)
Runway Incursion (5:09)
Typical FAA Questions (Part 1) (5:37)
Typical FAA Questions (Part 2) (5:53)
Typical FAA Questions (Part 3) (5:03)
Test your knowledge of Airport Operations - Part 1
Test your knowledge of Airport Operations - Part 2
Test your knowledge of Airport Operations - Part 3
Test your knowledge of Airport Operations - Part 4
Test your knowledge of Airport Operations - Part 5
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Radio Communication (updated)

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Introduction (2:34)
Radio Equipment (5:52)
Radio Technique (4:46)
Phonetic Alphabet & Digits (2:20)
Figures (2:45)
Call Signs (2:52)
Initial Contact Procedure (5:08)
Subsequent Contact Procedure (3:25)
Traffic Location (2:47)
Untowered Airport Procedures (5:12)
Radio Communications Course Preview - Non Towered Departure
Towered Airport Procedures (3:03)
Test your knowledge of Radio Communications - Part 1
Radio Communications Course Preview - Towered Arrival Practice
Which Frequency to use (2:03)
Lost Communication Procedure (6:19)
How do you like the course?
Transponder (3:34)
ADS-B (2:16)
Test your knowledge of Radio Communications - Part 2
Scenario-Based Training - Airport Operations & Radio Comm

Part 4 Practice Exam

Test your knowledge of Part 4

Part 5: Airspace, Charts, Navigation, Flight Computer & Cross-Country Planning

What's in Part 5?

Airspace

General Information (3:02)
Defining Terms (4:09)
Introduction to Controlled Airspace (4:09)
Class A Airspace (2:57)
Class B Airspace (8:50)
Class B on Sectional Chart (5:36)
Class C Airspace (5:28)
Class C on Sectional Chart (2:39)
Test your knowledge of Airspace - Part 1
Airspace Interactive Model - Class C
Class D Airspace (4:32)
Class D on Sectional Chart (3:37)
Class E Airspace (11:51)
Class E on Sectional Chart (7:21)
Class G Airspace (6:17)
Test your knowledge of Airspace - Part 2
Memorizing Cloud Clearances (2:14)
Special VFR (2:32)
Airspace for UAS (3:09)
Test your knowledge of Airspace - Part 3
Prohibited Airspace (2:19)
Restricted Airspace (2:32)
Warning Area & MOA (2:51)
Alert Area & CFAs (2:42)
Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) (3:09)
Military Training Routes & Special Military Activity (2:42)
VFR Routes (2:50)
LAA, TRSA, NSA, FRZ (2:42)
ADIZ, Wilderness Areas, Tethered Balloons (5:56)
Test your knowledge of Airspace - Part 4
Bonus Content - Flying at the Grand Canyon
Airspace in Virtual Reality

Charts

Introduction & Type of Charts (5:08)
Latitude & Longitude (6:06)
Terrain and Land Features (5:23)
Maximum Elevation Figure (MEF) & Obstructions (5:25)
Test your knowledge of Charts - Part 1
Airport Depiction (7:19)
Communication Information (2:08)
Variation (4:13)
Test your knowledge of Charts - Part 2
Other Symbols (7:39)
Airspace Recap (5:37)
Closer Look at Charts (6:58)
Determining Lat Long Coordinates on a Chart (Part 1) (8:38)
Determining Lat Long Coordinates on a Chart (Part 2) (9:11)
Test your knowledge of Charts - Part 3

Navigation

Introduction and Time Zones (4:45)
Pilotage and Dead Reckoning (3:04)
Effect of Wind (2:58)
Wind Triangle (2:26)
True vs. Magnetic vs. Compass (4:33)
VFR Cruising Routes (2:19)
Test your knowledge of Navigation - Part 1
Ground Based Navigation (2:21)
NAVAIDs on Charts (2:56)
Introduction to VORs (2:40)
VOR Components (5:31)
TO and FR Flag (3:22)
Needle Deflection (5:06)
VOR Limitations (3:36)
VOR in Practice (8:59)
Summary and Simulator (3:04)
VOR Simulator: Practice at home! (24:16)
VOR Class & DME (2:47)
More Complex Examples (6:05)
Test your knowledge of Navigation - Part 2
VOR Testing (2:49)
Horizontal Situation Indicator. HSI (3:30)
GPS (3:22)
Flight Log vs. Flight Plan (7:55)
Test your knowledge of Navigation - Part 3
Scenario-Based Training - Airspace, Charts & Nav

E6B Flight Computer

Introduction (4:59)
Front and Back Sides (2:00)
10-base vs. 60-base (3:18)
No Units, No Scales (2:21)
Conversions (Part 1) (4:32)
Conversions (Part 2) (3:08)
Conversions (Part 3) (3:21)
Conversions (Part 4) (2:07)
Density Altitude (4:40)
True:Calibrated Airspeed (2:41)
Speed:Distance:Time (5:20)
Fuel Calculations (3:45)
WCA and Ground Speed (Part 1) (2:36)
WCA and Ground Speed (Part 2) (3:57)
WCA and Ground Speed (Part 3) (3:30)

CX-3 Electronic Flight Computer

Introduction (1:03)
Unit Conversions (7:03)
Pressure/Density Altitude (4:15)
True/Calibrated Airspeed (2:07)
Speed Time Distance (2:19)
Fuel Calculations (1:59)
WCA and Ground Speed (2:36)
Things the E6B doesn't do (2:20)

Sporty's Electronic E6B

Sporty's E6B Introduction (1:00)
Sporty's E6B Overview (2:17)
Conversions (3:17)
Clock (3:28)
Heading (3:59)
Speed (3:36)
Required (4:23)
Wind (3:16)
Flight (4:19)
Weight and Balance (4:21)
Conclusion (0:22)

Planning a Cross Country (NEW)

Introduction (3:32)
Regulation (4:27)
Steps Involved (3:11)
Necessary Equipment (6:27)
Weather Briefing (6:25)
NOTAMs & TFR Briefing (3:44)
Weather Data into the Planner (6:27)
Airport Information (7:58)
Plan & Plot the Route (Part 1) (4:48)
Plan & Plot the Route (Part 2) (3:43)
Plan & Plot the Route (Part 3) (6:47)
Plan & Plot the Route (Part 4) (7:21)
Aircraft Performance (Part 1) (8:46)
Aircraft Performance (Part 2) (5:11)
Aircraft Performance (Part 3) (8:00)
Flight Planner Calculations (Part 1) (7:16)
Flight Planner Calculations (Part 2) (7:05)
Flight Planner Calculations (Part 3) (3:39)
Flight Planner Calculations (Part 4) (6:55)
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Airport Information (Part 1) (5:49)
Airport Information (Part 2) (5:52)
Plan & Plot the Route (Part 1) (8:27)
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Aircraft Performance (9:37)

Part 5 Practice Exam

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Scenario-Based Training - Final Review
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Final FAA Practice Exam

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FAA Practice Exam
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