| Section |
Contents |
| The Airplane |
Basic Airplane Parts |
| Lift |
Principles of Lift |
| Basic Aerodynamics |
Basic Flight Principles |
| Pitot and Static Systems |
Airspeed, Altimeter, Vertical Speed |
| Gyroscopic Instruments |
Attitude Indicator, Turn Indicators |
| Magnetic Compass |
Magnetic Compass and Compass Errors |
| Engine Operation. |
Throttle and Mixture Control |
| Fuel System |
Components of the Fuel System |
| Induction System |
Carbuerator Operation |
| Electrical System |
General Electrical Busses and Breakers |
| Propulsion System |
Propeller and Controls |
| Stall Warning System |
Warnings of Impending Stall |
| Weight and Balance |
Calculation of Weight & Balance |
| Aircraft Performance |
Effects of Air Density |
| Types of Airspace |
Airspace Definition, Airport Types, and Flight Rules |
| Aeronautical Charts |
Chart Symbols and their Meaning |
| Airport and AIM Data |
Airport Markings, Signs and Aircraft Operations |
| Navigation Methods |
Pilotage, VOR, LORAN, GPS |
| Planning the Flight |
Terminology and Procedures |
| Principles of Weather |
Air Masses, Fronts, Clouds, Fog, Ice |
| Weather Reports and Services |
WX Report Interpretation |
| Other Aviation Publications |
Important Information to consult |
| FAA Regulations |
Rules of the Road |
| Preflight Briefing |
How to get preflight briefing from FAA |
