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Private Pilot Made Easy

  Introduction
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    Private Pilot. Made Easy. (1:32)
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    Instructor Introduction (3:51)
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    Course Introduction (5:23)
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    Study Material (Part 1) (4:30)
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    Study Material (Part 2) (2:57)
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    Download the Study Guide
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    Flight Instructor Handout
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    Pilot Supplies Recommendations
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    How to Access Videos Offline (mobile devices only)
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    How to get the Written Exam Endorsement (5:05)
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    How to use Quizbank (6:53)
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    Welcome to the community!
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    Introduce Yourself (Airplane)
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    Office Hours (Airplane)
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    Which Web Browser Should I Use?
  Part 1: Introduction to flight training, aircraft structure, systems, and instruments
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    What's in Part 1?
  Introduction to Flight Training
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    Chapter Overview
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    The Role of the FAA (2:13)
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    FAA Roles (2:22)
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    Aircraft Classification (4:13)
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    Pilot Certifications (1:03)
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    Sport Pilot (3:01)
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    Recreational Pilot (2:49)
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    Private Pilot (2:48)
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    Commercial and ATP Pilot (3:43)
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    Selecting a Flight School (Part 1) (3:42)
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    Selecting a Flight School (Part 2) (4:18)
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    What questions should you ask (1) (3:53)
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    What questions should you ask (2) (3:23)
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    What questions should you ask (3) (2:19)
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    What questions should you ask (4) (4:17)
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    What questions should you ask (5) (5:17)
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    What questions should you ask (6) (5:20)
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    What questions should you ask (7) (4:55)
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    What questions should you ask (8) (2:24)
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    Things to know (Part 1) (4:09)
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    Things to know (Part 2) (3:17)
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    A little math (1:42)
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    Part 61 vs 141 (Part 1) (4:15)
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    Part 61 vs 141 (Part 2) (3:34)
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    Becoming a student pilot (6:17)
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    Getting a medical certificate (3:48)
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    Part 68 Basic Med (Part 1) (4:36)
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    Part 68 Basic Med (Part 2) (4:41)
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    Part 68 Basic Med (Part 3) (3:39)
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    Becoming a Private Pilot (Part 1) (2:40)
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    Becoming a Private Pilot (Part 2) (2:17)
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    Becoming a Private Pilot (Part 3) (4:00)
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  Aircraft Structure
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    Chapter Overview
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    Learn more about the Cessna 172 aircraft
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    Aircraft Type and Wing (3:33)
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    Empennage and Powerplant (2:40)
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    Fuselage (1:48)
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    Landing Gear (2:36)
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    Four forces of flight (1:04)
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    Traditional Cockpit (Intro) (2:16)
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    Traditional Cockpit (1) (2:45)
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    Traditional Cockpit (2) (2:39)
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    Traditional Cockpit (3) (2:49)
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    Glass Cockpit (1) (4:17)
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    Glass Cockpit (2) (2:30)
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    Axes of an airplane (2:14)
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    Primary Control Surfaces (Intro) (1:06)
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    Primary: Ailerons (2:13)
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    Primary: Rudder (2:47)
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    Primary: Elevator:Stabilator (1:19)
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    Elevator vs Stabilator (2:11)
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    Second Control Surfaces (Intro) (1:16)
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    Secondary: Wing Flaps (6:21)
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    Secondary: Trim Systems (3:44)
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    Trim Scenario - Climb
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    Trim Scenario - Descent
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    Trim Tabs vs Anti-Servo Tabs (1) (2:39)
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    Trim Tabs vs Anti-Servo Tabs (2) (3:01)
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    Balance, Servo, and GA Tabs (2:43)
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    Autopilot (1:45)
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    Test Your Knowledge - Aircraft Structure
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    Scenario-Based Training - Aircraft Structure
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    Sharing Your Flights
  Aircraft Systems
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    Chapter Overview
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    Introduction (1:10)
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    Reciprocating Engine (5:11)
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    Engine Components (2:33)
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    Four-Stroke Cycle (3:00)
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    How do you like the course so far?
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    Tachometer (2:45)
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    Fuel Systems (4:13)
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    Induction System (3:15)
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    Carburetor System (4:46)
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    Carburetor Icing (3:33)
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    Carburetor Heat (3:14)
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    Fuel-Injection System (4:13)
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    Mixture Control (2:18)
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    Leaning Procedures (3:33)
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    Refueling Procedures (2:54)
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    Fuel Contamination (3:04)
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    Fuel Starvation (2:43)
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    Typical FAA Questions (Part 1) (3:04)
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    Ignition System (2:10)
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    Magnetos (Part 1) (4:51)
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    Magnetos (Part 2) (3:51)
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    Engine Abnormalities (2:43)
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    Oil System (4:28)
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    Loss of oil pressure (2:04)
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    Engine Cooling (2:38)
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    Test your knowledge of Aircraft System Part 1
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    Exhaust System (1:39)
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    Super and Turbochargers (Intro) (1:34)
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    Supercharger (1:23)
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    Turbocharger (2:27)
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    Engine Starting (4:04)
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    Typical FAA Questions (Part 2) (4:23)
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    Test your knowledge of Aircraft System Part 2
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    Propeller Principles (2:24)
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    Fixed Pitch Propeller (3:33)
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    Constant-Speed Prop (part 1) (4:43)
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    Constant-Speed Prop (Part 2) (3:04)
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    Electrical System (1:44)
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    Battery:Alternator (1:09)
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    Fuses:Circuit Breaker (1:52)
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    Ammeter:Loadmeter (2:26)
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    Aircraft Lights (4:58)
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    Electrical Malfunction (4:20)
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    Hydraulic System & Landing Gear (2:22)
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    Landing Gear Malfunction (2:56)
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    Flap Malfunction (2:10)
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    Pressurization System (4:26)
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    Oxygen System (2:52)
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    Deicing and anti-icing (1:40)
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    Emergency Locator Transmitter (2:28)
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    Typical FAA Questions (Part 3) (2:10)
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    Test your knowledge of Aircraft System Part 3
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    Scenario-Based Training - Aircraft Systems
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    Review your knowledge with the Flying New Guy
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    Systems in Virtual Reality (1:19)
  Aircraft Instruments
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    Chapter Overview
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    Introduction (1:26)
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    Atmospheric Pressure (Part 1) (4:44)
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    Atmospheric Pressure (Part 2) (2:58)
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    Pitot-Static Flight Instruments (5:55)
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    Altimeter: Intro (2:59)
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    Altimeter: Simulator Overview (1:56)
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    Defining a few terms (1:42)
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    Altimeter: Principle of Operation (4:24)
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    Altimeter: Scenarios #1&2 (2:50)
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    Altimeter: Scenarios #3&4 (3:14)
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    Altimeter: Why is it important? (3:56)
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    Altimeter: Warning! (2:09)
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    Altimeter: Effects of Pressure and Temperature (2:25)
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    Setting the Altimeter (1:42)
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    Types of Altitude (3:38)
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    Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) (1:11)
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    VSI: Simulator Overview (1:51)
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    VSI: Principle of Operation (3:35)
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    Airspeed Indicator & Types of Airspeed (Part 1) (2:39)
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    Types of Airspeed (Part 2) (2:53)
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    Airspeed Indicator Markings (3:02)
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    Other Airspeeds (3:23)
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    Airspeed Indicator: Sim Overview (3:42)
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    Blockage of the Pitot-Static System (5:17)
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    Typical FAA Questions (Part 1) (4:50)
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    Test your knowledge of Flight Instruments - Part 1
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    Test your knowledge of Flight Instruments - Part 2
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    Gyroscopic Flight Instruments (1:25)
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    Gyro Principles: Rigidity in Space (3:01)
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    Gyro Principles: Precession (3:34)
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    Vacuum System (3:45)
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    Attitude Indicator (4:08)
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    Attitude Indicator: Sim Overview (1:53)
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    Heading Indicator (3:13)
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    Heading Indicator: Sim Overview (2:03)
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    Turn Indicators (4:15)
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    Inclinometer (2:28)
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    Turn Indicators: Sim Overview (3:34)
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    Electronic Flight Display (EFD) (4:21)
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    EFD: Simulator Overview (5:07)
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    Magnetic Compass (1:48)
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    Compass Errors: Variation (3:58)
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    Compass Errors: Deviation (2:06)
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    Compass Errors: Turning Errors (5:42)
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    Compass Errors: Acceleration Errors (1:36)
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    Compass Errors: Simulator Overview (4:40)
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    Outside Air Temperature Gauge (1:16)
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    Typical FAA Questions (Part 2) (3:14)
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    Test your knowledge of Flight Instruments - Part 3
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    Learn new skills with our other courses
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    Scenario-Based Training - Instruments
  Part 1 Practice Exam
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    Test your knowledge of Part 1
  Part 2: Basic Aerodynamics, Aerodynamic Forces, Weight & Balance, and Performance & Limitations
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    Ace your checkride
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    What's in Part 2?
  Basic Aerodynamics
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    Chapter Overview
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    Introduction (2:17)
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    Forces acting on an airplane (1:24)
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    Weight (1:55)
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    Lift (3:16)
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    Principles of Lift (Part 1) (2:50)
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    Principles of Lift (Part 2) (3:54)
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    How lift is created (4:29)
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    Thrust (3:25)
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    Parasite Drag (Part 1) (3:23)
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    Parasite Drag (Part 2) (2:52)
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    Induced Drag (4:41)
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    Wingtip Vortices (3:34)
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    Avoiding Wingtip Vortices (4:00)
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    Ground Effect (Part 1) (4:40)
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    Ground Effect (Part 2) (3:14)
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    Typical FAA Questions (1:49)
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    Test your knowledge of Basic Aerodynamics
  Aerodynamic Forces
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    Chapter Overview
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    Introduction (0:42)
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    Forces in Turns (4:06)
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    Slipping and Skidding Turns (4:50)
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    Rate of Turn (2:13)
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    Radius of Turn (3:09)
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    Forces in Climbs (3:50)
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    Forces in Descents (1:32)
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    Stalls (Part 1) (4:07)
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    Stalls (Part 2) (2:44)
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    Stalls (Part 3) (2:10)
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    Stall Recognition & Recovery (5:26)
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    Stall Training (2:12)
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    Stalls in the Simulator (4:54)
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    Angle of Attack Indicator (1:40)
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    Spins (3:24)
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    Spin Recovery (2:14)
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    Load Factors (4:50)
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    Load Factors in Steep Turns (2:09)
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    Load Factor and Stall Speeds (4:07)
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    Vg diagram (4:55)
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    Typical FAA Questions - Part 1 (2:42)
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    Test your knowledge of Aerodynamic Forces - Part 1
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    Stability (static & dynamic) (4:52)
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    Longitudinal Stability (3:44)
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    Propeller Principles (2:44)
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    Turning Tendencies (Part 1) (4:16)
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    Turning Tendencies (Part 2) (4:32)
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    Effect of Frost (1:43)
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    Typical FAA Questions - Part 2 (1:25)
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    Test your knowledge of Aerodynamic Forces - Part 2
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    Scenario-Based Training - Aerodynamics
  Weight and Balance
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    Chapter Overview
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    Introduction (3:23)
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    Weight Control (Part 1) (3:40)
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    Weight Control (Part 2) (3:11)
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    Balance Control (3:43)
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    Terms and Definitions (Part 1) (3:41)
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    Terms and Definitions (Part 2) (3:28)
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    Terms and Definitions (Part 3) (3:24)
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    Moment and Moment Arm (2:32)
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    Weight and Balance Restrictions (1:49)
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    Effect of CG location (Part 1) (3:32)
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    Effect of CG location (Part 2) (3:00)
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    Test your knowledge of Weight and Balance - Quiz 1
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    W&B Computations (2:36)
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    Computational Method (Part 1) (3:49)
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    Computational Method (Part 2) (4:48)
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    Graph Method (Part 1) (3:16)
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    Graph Method (Part 2) (2:55)
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    Graph Method (Part 3) (3:37)
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    Typical FAA Questions (Part 1) (2:32)
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    Interpolation (7:03)
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    Table Method (Part 1) (4:03)
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    Table Method (Part 2) (2:30)
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    Table Method (Part 3) (3:57)
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    Table Method (Part 4) (4:54)
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    Test your knowledge of Weight and Balance - Quiz 2
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    Shifting, Adding, Removing Weight (4:44)
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    Balancing Weights (2:44)
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    Typical FAA Questions (Part 2) (9:31)
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    Using the CX-3 for Weight and Balance (32:06)
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    Test your knowledge of Weight and Balance - Part 3
  Performance and Limitations
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    Chapter Overview
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    Introduction (3:44)
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    Pressure Altitude (Intro) (2:20)
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    Pressure Altitude (Graph) (3:27)
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    Pressure Altitude (Formula) (2:31)
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    Density Altitude (Intro & Formula) (3:42)
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    Density Altitude (Chart) (3:37)
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    Density Altitude (E6B) (2:35)
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    Density Altitude (Examples) (4:57)
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    Recap (1:33)
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    Test your knowledge of Aircraft Performance - Part 1
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    Straight-and-Level Flight Performance (2:59)
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    Climb Performance (Part 1) (2:46)
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    Climb Performance (Part 2) (2:36)
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    Range:Endurance Performance (2:05)
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    Region of Reversed Command (2:39)
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    Factors Affecting Performance (Part 1) (2:27)
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    Factors Affecting Performance (Part 2) (2:51)
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    Runway Gradient (1:47)
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    Hydroplaning (1:43)
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    Performance Charts (5:27)
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    Determine Takeoff Ground Roll (3:45)
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    Determine Fuel Consumption (5:49)
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    Determine True Airspeed (1:49)
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    Test your knowledge of Aircraft Performance - Part 2
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    Cross & Headwind Components (1) (5:00)
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    Cross & Headwind Components (2) (3:03)
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    How do you like the course so far?
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    Landings Chart (2:19)
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    Real Life Charts (Part 1) (3:08)
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    Real Life Charts (Part 2) (2:55)
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    Test your knowledge of Aircraft Performance - Part 3
  Part 2 Practice Exam
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    Test your knowledge of Part 2
  Part 3: Regulation, Inspections & Documents, Aeromedical Factors, and Aeronautical Decision Making
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    What's in Part 3?
  Regulation
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    Chapter Overview
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    Introduction (4:32)
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    Preventive Maintenance (1:41)
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    Part 61: Intro (1:29)
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    Documents + Drugs & Alcohol (2:39)
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    Medical Certificate (2:32)
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    Type Requirements (1:34)
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    Flight Review (2:58)
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    Recent Flight Experience + Change of Address (2:47)
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    Part 91: Responsibilities + Manuals:Markings (4:03)
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    Dropping Objects + Alcohol & Drugs (3:12)
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    Safety Belts and Shoulder Harnesses (2:07)
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    Right-of-way Rules (2:58)
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    Max speed and Minimum Safe Altitude (3:35)
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    Lights + Supplemental Oxygen (3:11)
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    Transponder + Passenger Briefings (2:27)
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    Aerobatics and Parachute
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    Other Part 91 Regulation (2:08)
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    CFR Part 830: NTSB Regulation (5:05)
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    Glider Operations
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    Test your knowledge of Regulation - Part 1
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    Test your knowledge of Regulation - Part 2
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    Test your knowledge of Regulation - Part 3
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    Test your knowledge of Regulation - Part 4
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    Scenario-Based Training - Regulation
  Inspections and Documents
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    Introduction and Flight Manuals (2:43)
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    Pilot Operating Handbook (Part 1) (3:32)
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    Pilot Operating Handbook (Part 2) (5:23)
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    Operating with an MEL (Part 1) (2:32)
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    Operating with an MEL (Part 2) (3:35)
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    Operating without an MEL (Part 1) (4:45)
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    Operating without an MEL (Part 2) (4:21)
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    Preventive Maintenance (1:09)
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    Test your knowledge of Manuals and Documents - Part 1
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    Aircraft Documents (Part 1) (3:20)
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    Aircraft Documents (Part 2) (3:02)
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    Required Inspections (3:57)
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    Airworthiness Directives (AD) (3:31)
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    Aircraft Logbooks (3:12)
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    Flight Permits and Owner Responsibilities (2:00)
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    Test your knowledge of Manuals and Documents - Part 2
  Aeromedical Factors
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    Chapter Overview
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    Introduction (3:01)
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    Hypoxia (Part 1) (3:37)
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    Hypoxia (Part 2) (5:06)
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    Hypoxia (Part 3) (3:27)
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    Hyperventilation (2:49)
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    Middle Ear and Sinus Block (5:41)
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    Spatial Disorientation and Illusions (3:47)
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    Vestibular Illusions (Part 1) (3:12)
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    Vestibular Illusions (Part 2) (4:29)
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    Vestibular Illusions (Part 3) (3:24)
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    Visual Illusions (2:20)
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    Coping with Spatial Disorientation (3:09)
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    Optical Illusions (4:17)
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    Motion Sickness (2:02)
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    Carbon Monoxide Poisoning (2:31)
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    Stress and Fatigue (2:23)
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    Dehydration and Heat Stroke (2:28)
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    Drugs and Alcohol (1:58)
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    Decompression Sickness (DCS) (3:48)
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    How do you like the course?
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    Vision in Flight (4:44)
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    Dark Adaptation and Scanning (3:16)
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    Typical FAA Questions (2:25)
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    Test your knowledge of Aeromedical Factors - Part 1
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    Test your knowledge of Aeromedical Factors - Part 2
  ADM
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    Chapter Overview
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    Introduction and History (3:17)
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    Decision Making Steps (2:43)
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    Risk Management (3:59)
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    Crew and Single-Pilot Resource Management (4:22)
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    Hazardous Attitudes (3:55)
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    Risk Assessment and Mitigation (3:45)
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    Decision-Making Process (4:18)
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    Operation Pitfalls (4:45)
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    Test your knowledge of ADM
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    Scenario-Based Training - ADM & Aeromedical Factors
  Part 3 Practice Exam
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    Test your knowledge of Part 3
  Part 4: Weather Theory, Weather Services, Airport Operations, and Radio Communications
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    What's in Part 4?
  Weather Theory
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    Chapter Overview
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    General Information (2:03)
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    The Atmosphere (3:11)
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    Coriolis Force (3:57)
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    Atmosphere Pressure (Part 1) (3:45)
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    Atmosphere Pressure (Part 2) (5:07)
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    Atmosphere Pressure (Part 3) (2:53)
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    Wind and Pressures (4:15)
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    High/Low Pressure (1:21)
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    Convective Currents (3:32)
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    Obstructions on Wind (1:25)
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    Circulation Patterns (1:44)
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    Low Level Wind Shear (4:31)
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    Stability of Air Masses (Part 1) (5:42)
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    Stability of Air Masses (Part 2) (3:05)
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    Temperature Inversion (2:06)
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    Relative Humidity (2:26)
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    Temperature:Dew Point (Part 1) (5:25)
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    Temperature:Dew Point (Part 2) (2:40)
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    How Air Reaches Saturation (2:15)
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    Fog (Part 1) (2:58)
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    Fog (Part 2) (2:51)
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    Clouds (5:17)
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    Ceiling & Visibility (3:03)
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    Thunderstorms (3:03)
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    Precipitation, Jet Stream, CAT (5:15)
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    Fronts (3:21)
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    Typical FAA Questions (Part 1) (3:45)
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    Typical FAA Questions (Part 2) (2:24)
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    Test your knowledge of Weather Theory - Part 1
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    Test your knowledge of Weather Theory - Part 2
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    Test your knowledge of Weather Theory - Part 3
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    Test your knowledge of Weather Theory - Part 4
  Weather Services
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    Chapter Overview
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    Intro and Definitions (2:28)
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    Flight Service Station (3:59)
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    AWOS/ASOS & METAR Intro (2:02)
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    How to read METARs (Part 1) (3:49)
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    How to read METARs (Part 2) (3:58)
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    How to read METARs (Part 3) (3:59)
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    How to read METARs (Part 4) (3:17)
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    METAR Codes (2:09)
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    Clouds in METARs (2:34)
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    PIREPs (Part 1) (3:57)
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    PIREPs (Part 2) (3:28)
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    How to read TAFs (Part 1) (3:17)
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    How to read TAFs (Part 2) (3:04)
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    How to read TAFs (Part 3) (3:44)
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    AIRMET (3:57)
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    SIGMET & Convective SIGMET (3:13)
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    Wind & Temp Aloft Forecast (Graph) (4:37)
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    Wind & Temp Aloft Forecast (Textual) (5:40)
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    Surface Analysis Chart (1:18)
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    Significant Weather Prognostic Charts (1:54)
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    Radar Observations (4:36)
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    Area Forecast (1:52)
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    aviationweather.gov (24:48)
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    Typical FAA Questions (Part 1) (2:47)
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    Typical FAA Questions (Part 2) (4:30)
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    Test your knowledge of Weather Services - Part 1
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    Test your knowledge of Weather Services - Part 2
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    Test your knowledge of Weather Services - Part 3
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    Test your knowledge of Weather Services - Part 4
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    Scenario-Based Training - Aviation Weather
  Airport Operations
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    Chapter Overview
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    Types of Airport (3:20)
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    Source of Airport Data (1:23)
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    Chart Supplement (CS) (3:51)
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    How to read Chart Supplement (Pt 1) (6:06)
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    How to read Chart Supplement (Pt 2) (4:07)
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    How to read Chart Supplement (Pt 3) (4:52)
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    How to read Chart Supplement (Pt 4) (5:29)
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    NOTAMs (definition) (3:48)
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    Types of NOTAMs (2:29)
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    ATIS (3:49)
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    True vs Magnetic North (3:02)
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    Runway Orientation (Part 1) (3:05)
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    Runway Orientation (Part 2) (3:57)
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    Runway Marking (Intro) (2:22)
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    Threshold Marking (3:19)
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    Runway Safety Area (1:40)
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    Aiming Points and Touch Down Zone (1:00)
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    Hold Short Line (2:34)
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    LAHSO Operations (4:01)
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    Runway Distance Remaining Signs (0:54)
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    3D Airport (Runway Info) (6:01)
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    Taxiway Markings and Signs (3:20)
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    3D Airport (Taxiway Info) (4:23)
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    Airport Beacon (2:29)
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    Visual Glideslope Indicators (3:10)
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    Airport Lighting (3:11)
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    Control of Airport Lighting (1:39)
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    Traffic Pattern (3:34)
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    3D Airport (Traffic Pattern) (2:37)
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    Pattern Entry at uncontrolled airports (2:27)
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    Wind and Pattern Indicators (3:51)
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    Wake Turbulence Avoidance (2:11)
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    Wind Correction Techniques (4:27)
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    Flight Maneuvers (Intro) (2:18)
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    Flight Maneuvers (How to) (4:08)
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    Clearing Procedures (2:55)
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    Pilot Deviations (4:53)
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    Runway Incursion (5:09)
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    Typical FAA Questions (Part 1) (5:37)
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    Typical FAA Questions (Part 2) (5:53)
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    Typical FAA Questions (Part 3) (5:03)
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    Test your knowledge of Airport Operations - Part 1
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    Test your knowledge of Airport Operations - Part 2
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    Test your knowledge of Airport Operations - Part 3
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    Test your knowledge of Airport Operations - Part 4
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    Test your knowledge of Airport Operations - Part 5
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  Radio Communications
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    Chapter Overview
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    Introduction (2:26)
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    Understanding Radio Procedures (1:23)
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    Radio Technique (4:51)
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    Initial Contact Procedure (4:34)
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    Subsequent Contact Procedure (4:47)
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    Phonetic Alphabet (2:00)
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    Figures (3:05)
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    Radio Equipment (2:58)
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    Traffic Location (1:32)
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    Call Signs (2:37)
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    Untowered Airport Procedures (Pt 1) (3:12)
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    Untowered Airport Procedures (Pt 2) (3:40)
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    Towered Airport Procedures (1:52)
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    Which Frequency to use? (2:11)
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    Lost Communication Procedure (4:24)
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    How do you like the course?
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    Transponder (4:33)
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    ADS-B (2:19)
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    Typical FAA Questions (3:12)
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    Test your knowledge of Radio Communications - Part 1
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    Test your knowledge of Radio Communications - Part 2
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    Scenario-Based Training - Airport Operations & Radio Comm
  Part 4 Practice Exam
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    Test your knowledge of Part 4
  Part 5: Airspace, Charts, Navigation, Flight Computer & Cross-Country Planning
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    What's in Part 5?
  Airspace
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    General Information (4:45)
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    Defining a few terms (4:00)
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    Controlled Airspace (Intro) (5:05)
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    Class A Airspace (2:34)
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    Class B Airspace (Part 1) (2:59)
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    Class B Airspace (Part 2) (4:46)
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    Class B on Sectional Chart (6:42)
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    Class B in 3D Model (3:04)
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    Class C Airspace (Part 1) (3:03)
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    Class C Airspace (Part 2) (4:14)
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    Class C on Sectional Chart and 3D Model (6:07)
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    Class D Airspace (Part 1) (2:33)
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    Class D Airspace (Part 2) (2:58)
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    Class D on Sectional Chart and 3D Model (4:56)
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    Class E Airspace (Part 1) (6:51)
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    Class E Airspace (Part 2) (7:04)
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    Class E on Sectional Chart and 3D Model (Part 1) (6:00)
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    Class E on Sectional Chart and 3D Model (Part 2) (5:26)
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    Class G Airspace (Part 1) (2:51)
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    Class G Airspace (Part 2) (3:00)
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    Airspace Interactive Model - Class C
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    Special VFR (3:22)
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    Airspace for UAS (2:59)
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    Prohibited Airspace (2:43)
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    Restricted Airspace (3:23)
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    Warning Area & MOA (2:06)
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    Alert Area & CFAs (2:18)
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    Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) (3:16)
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    Military Training Routes & Special Military Activity (3:03)
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    VFR Routes (1:33)
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    LAA, TRSA, NSA, FRZ (3:17)
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    ADIZ, Wilderness Areas, Tethered Balloons (4:02)
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    Typical FAA Questions (Part 1) (6:28)
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    Typical FAA Questions (Part 2) (6:22)
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    Test your knowledge of Airspace - Part 1
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    Test your knowledge of Airspace - Part 2
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    Test your knowledge of Airspace - Part 3
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    Test your knowledge of Airspace - Part 4
  Charts
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    Introduction & Type of Charts (5:04)
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    Topography (2:25)
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    Maximum Elevation Figure (MEF) (2:50)
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    Airport Depiction (Part 1) (2:02)
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    Airport Depiction (Part 2) (4:45)
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    Variation (1:04)
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    Obstacles (1:44)
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    Other Symbols (3:48)
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    Closer look at Charts (Part 1) (5:48)
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    Closer look at Charts (Part 2) (3:36)
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    Closer look at Charts (Part 3) (6:08)
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    Latitude & Longitude (6:04)
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    GPS Coordinates (5:24)
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    How to read GPS Coordinates (3:55)
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    Typical FAA Questions (Part 1) (4:38)
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    Typical FAA Questions (Part 2) (6:24)
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    Test your knowledge of Charts - Part 1
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    Test your knowledge of Charts - Part 2
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    Test your knowledge of Charts - Part 3
  Navigation
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    Intro and Time Zones (3:03)
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    Pilotage and Dead Reckoning (3:51)
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    Effect of Wind (3:49)
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    Wind Triangle (3:27)
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    True vs Magnetic vs Compass (Part 1) (3:06)
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    True vs Magnetic vs Compass (Part 2) (2:29)
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    VFR Cruising Routes (1:36)
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    Ground Base Navigation (1:40)
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    VOR Intro (Part 1) (2:40)
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    VOR Intro (Part 2) (4:19)
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    How to use the VOR (Part 1) (5:50)
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    How to use the VOR (Part 2) (4:10)
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    How to use the VOR (Part 3) (5:51)
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    How to use the VOR (Part 4) (3:34)
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    VOR Class & DME (2:57)
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    NAVAID on Charts (2:42)
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    VOR Testing and VOR Limitations (2:47)
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    VOR Simulator: Practice at home! (24:16)
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    GPS (3:51)
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    Flight Log vs. Flight Plan (2:14)
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    ICAO Flight Plan (7:32)
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    Typical FAA Questions (Part 1) (4:59)
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    Typical FAA Questions (Part 2) (4:54)
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    Typical FAA Questions (Part 3) (3:51)
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    Test your knowledge of Navigation - Part 1
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    Test your knowledge of Navigation - Part 2
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    Test your knowledge of Navigation - Part 3
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    Scenario-Based Training - Airspace, Charts & Nav
  E6B Flight Computer
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    Introduction (4:59)
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    Front and Back Sides (2:00)
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    10-base vs. 60-base (3:18)
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    No Units, No Scales (2:21)
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    Conversions (Part 1) (4:32)
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    Conversions (Part 2) (3:08)
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    Conversions (Part 3) (3:21)
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    Conversions (Part 4) (2:07)
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    Density Altitude (4:40)
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    True:Calibrated Airspeed (2:41)
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    Speed:Distance:Time (5:20)
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    Fuel Calculations (3:45)
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    WCA and Ground Speed (Part 1) (2:36)
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    WCA and Ground Speed (Part 2) (3:57)
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    WCA and Ground Speed (Part 3) (3:30)
  CX-3 Electronic Flight Computer
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    Introduction (1:03)
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    Unit Conversions (7:03)
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    Pressure/Density Altitude (4:15)
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    True/Calibrated Airspeed (2:07)
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    Speed Time Distance (2:19)
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    Fuel Calculations (1:59)
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    WCA and Ground Speed (2:36)
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    Things the E6B doesn't do (2:20)
  Sporty's Electronic E6B
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    Sporty's E6B Introduction (1:00)
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    Sporty's E6B Overview (2:17)
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    Conversions (3:17)
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    Clock (3:28)
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    Heading (3:59)
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    Speed (3:36)
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    Required (4:23)
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    Wind (3:16)
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    Flight (4:19)
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    Weight and Balance (4:21)
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    Conclusion (0:22)
  Planning a Cross Country (NEW)
  •  
    New lectures coming in 2024/2025
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    Introduction (3:32)
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    Regulation (4:27)
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    Steps Involved (3:11)
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    Necessary Equipment (6:27)
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    Weather Briefing (6:25)
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    NOTAMs & TFR Briefing (3:44)
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    Weather Data into the Planner (6:27)
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    Airport Information (7:58)
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    Plan & Plot the Route (Part 1) (4:48)
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    Plan & Plot the Route (Part 2) (3:43)
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    Plan & Plot the Route (Part 3) (6:47)
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    Plan & Plot the Route (Part 4) (7:21)
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    Aircraft Performance (Part 1) (8:46)
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    Aircraft Performance (Part 2) (5:11)
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    Aircraft Performance (Part 3) (8:00)
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    Flight Planner Calculations (Part 1) (7:16)
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    Flight Planner Calculations (Part 2) (7:05)
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    Flight Planner Calculations (Part 3) (3:39)
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    Flight Planner Calculations (Part 4) (6:55)
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    How did you like the course?
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    Test your knowledge of Planning a Cross Country - Part 1
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    Test your knowledge of Planning a Cross Country - Part 2
  ForeFlight Cross Country Planning (NEW)
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    Basic Planning (6:24)
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    Weather Review (5:46)
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    Airport Information (Part 1) (5:49)
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    Airport Information (Part 2) (5:52)
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    Plan & Plot the Route (Part 1) (8:27)
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    Plan & Plot the Route (Part 2) (8:14)
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    Aircraft Performance (9:37)
  Part 5 Practice Exam
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    Test your knowledge of Part 5
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    Scenario-Based Training - Final Review
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    Ace your checkride
  Final FAA Practice Exam
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    Important: scheduling your written exam
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    FAA Practice Exam
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    How to get the Written Exam Endorsement (5:05)
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