Free online coursePrivate Pilot Ground School
Duration of the online course: 16 hours and 21 minutes
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Explore MIT's Private Pilot Ground School, a free online course that covers all essential aviation topics for aspiring pilots with comprehensive expertise.
In this free course, learn about
- Introduction to Private Pilot Training
- Aircraft Systems and Flight Environment
- Navigation, Helicopters, and Weather Fundamentals
- Communications, Ownership, and Aircraft Performance
- Weather Data, Human Factors, and Flight Planning
- Specialized Operations: Seaplanes, Drones, and Weight and Balance
- Advanced Aircraft and Night Operations
- Special Topics in Flight and Instrument Operations
Course Description
Embark on an educational journey through MIT's Private Pilot Ground School, a comprehensive free online course designed for aspiring pilots and aviation enthusiasts. This course offers an in-depth exploration of the essential topics necessary for anyone dreaming of becoming a private pilot. Delve into 21 meticulously crafted lectures, each covering a vital aspect of aviation knowledge, from the basics to more advanced concepts.
Begin with the Introduction to Private Pilot Ground School and swiftly transition into exploring the dynamics of Airplane Aerodynamics. Gain vital insights through lectures such as Aircraft Systems, Charts and Airspace, as well as The Flight Environment, equipping you with the foundational skills needed to safely navigate the skies. The course also features specialized lectures including Helicopter Aerodynamics and Small UAS Operations, expanding your understanding of various flying machines.
Meteorology and Interpreting Weather Data are critical for making informed decisions, while Human Factors and Flight Planning emphasize the importance of preparedness and human interaction in flight. Dive deeper into the intricacies of Aircraft Ownership and Maintenance, Weight and Balance, and Multi-Engine and Jets, ensuring you grasp the responsibilities associated with flying.
The course also addresses communication skills essential for pilots, with a lecture on Communication and Flight Information. Enhance your proficiency with Seaplanes, Flying at Night, and discover best practices with Weather Minimums and Final Tips. Special lectures further enrich your experience, featuring topics like F-22 Flight Controls and IFR procedures, along with a unique perspective from Oshkosh 2018.
This Professional Course, under the subcategory of Other Professions, offers not only knowledge but also confidence in pursuing a passion for aviation. Join this unparalleled learning experience and take the first step towards your dreams of piloting an aircraft.
Course content
- Video class: Lecture 1: Introduction to Private Pilot Ground School 34m
- Exercise: What is one reason why frost is considered hazardous to flight?
- Video class: Lecture 2: Airplane Aerodynamics 1h12m
- Exercise: What part of an airplane is known as the fuselage?
- Video class: Lecture 3: Learning to Fly 34m
- Exercise: What is the primary reason for using a narrower power band trainer aircraft for beginners?
- Video class: Lecture 4: Aircraft Systems 49m
- Exercise: What are the advantages of a turboprop over a piston engine?
- Video class: Lecture 5: Charts and Airspace 29m
- Exercise: What is the main use of the ATIS frequency on an aeronautical chart?
- Video class: Lecture 6: The Flight Environment 33m
- Exercise: Which item is NOT part of the ARROW acronym required in an aircraft?
- Video class: Lecture 7: Navigation 41m
- Exercise: What is the historical method of navigation that involves using visible landmarks from the air?
- Video class: Lecture 8: Helicopter Aerodynamics 36m
- Exercise: Why Can't a Cessna 172 Hover Like a Helicopter?
- Video class: Lecture 9: Meteorology 57m
- Exercise: What is the primary force driving weather and altimeter variations?
- Video class: Lecture 10: Communication and Flight Information 36m
- Exercise: What does a squawk code of 7500 indicate on a transponder?
- Video class: Lecture 11: Aircraft Ownership and Maintenance 23m
- Exercise: What is a key factor influencing whether aircraft ownership makes sense financially?
- Video class: Lecture 12: Aircraft Performance 1h05m
- Exercise: What factors must be considered for aircraft performance before a flight?
- Video class: Lecture 13: Interpreting Weather Data 52m
- Exercise: What is VFR visibility usually defined as?
- Video class: Lecture 14: Human Factors 45m
- Exercise: What is the term for a fully functional aircraft flying into terrain?
- Video class: Lecture 15: Flight Planning 52m
- Exercise: What is gyroscopic precession in a helicopter rotor system?
- Video class: Lecture 16: Seaplanes 24m
- Exercise: What is a common challenge with operating seaplanes?
- Video class: Lecture 17: Small UAS Operations 48m
- Exercise: What is required to legally perform commercial drone operations?
- Video class: Lecture 18: Weight and Balance 33m
- Exercise: What is the primary reason for conducting weight and balance calculations before a flight?
- Video class: Lecture 19: Multi-Engine and Jets 28m
- Exercise: What is a significant advantage of flying multi-engine jets?
- Video class: Lecture 20: Flying at Night 32m
- Exercise: What is a main requirement for maintaining night flight currency as a private pilot?
- Video class: Lecture 21: Weather Minimums and Final Tips 21m
- Exercise: What are the basic VFR weather minimum cloud clearances in Class E airspace?
- Video class: Special Lecture: F-22 Flight Controls 1h06m
- Exercise: What is a significant challenge in designing the Raptor compared to a Cessna?
- Video class: Special Lecture: The How and the Why of IFR 38m
- Exercise: What is the primary advantage of having an instrument flight rating?
- Video class: Special Lecture: Oshkosh 2018 20m
- Exercise: What is a unique feature of Mackinac Island mentioned in the transcript?
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Course comments: Private Pilot Ground School
Reyaan
thanks alot much appreciated and it's been my dream to have this achievement