PPL Composite Air Navigation day by day preparation

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To start with, let us go through the main sections of the syllabus. It can be divided into

1. General Navigation (10 days)
2. Instrumentation  (7 days)
3. Radio Navigation  (10 days)
4. Mass and Balance  (7 days)
5. Aircraft Performance  (7 days)

GENERAL NAVIGATION

Day 1,2. General navigation Basics, units, Directions, Rhumbline, Great Circle

• Theory Study- Gen Nav introduction
• Video Class Introduction to basics of earth and navigation
• Video Class Earth navigation part 2, directions
• Topic Exam Navigation basics
• Navigation Units

Animated Videos

• Direction The Form of the Earth
• Direction Basic Direction
• Great Circle

• Small Circle
• Vertices
• Rhumb Lines

Day 3. Time

• Theory study 2 GN Solar system, Time
• Video Class
• Earth Form day, time
• Time part 1
• Time part 2 calculation
• Topic Exam Navigation basics

Animated Videos

• Time Solar System and Kepler Part 1
• Time Solar System and Kepler Part 2
• Time Seasons, Declination and Hour Angle Part 1
• Time Seasons, Declination and Hour Angle Part 2
• Time Local Mean Time Part 1
• Time Local Mean Time Part 2
• Time Sunrise and Sunset Part 1
• Time Sunrise and Sunset Part 2

Day 4. Earth & aircraft magnetism & compass

• Theory study
• Questions
• Video Class Aircraft and earth magnetism, Magnetic Compass
• Topic Exam Aircraft magnetism & compass

Animated Videos

• Earth Magnetism Variation
• Earth Magnetism Magnetic Dip
• Earth Magnetism Deviation

Day 5. Map projections & charts, scale, convergency

• Theory study 3 GN Charts, convergency, Map projections  Also for coming chapters
• Questions
• Video Class Charts, Maps, scale convergency
• Topic Exam Maps & charts

Animated Videos

• Convergence Convergency Part 1
• Convergence Convergency Part 2
• Convergence Convergency Part 3
• Convergence Conversion Angle Part 1
• Convergence Conversion Angle Part 2
• Scale Part 1
• Scale Part 2
• Topographical Chart Features
• Topographical Chart Map Reading and Navigation Techniques
• Topographical Chart Symbology

Day 6. 1 in 60 Rule

• Theory study 4 GN 1 in 60 rule
• Video Class 1 in 60 rule
• Topic Exam Law of triangles, 1 in 60

Animated Videos

• 1 in 60 Rule Rule and Geometry
• 1 in 60 Rule Application in Basic Navigation
• 1 in 60 Rule Techniques for Other Uses
• The Wind Face Triangle of Velocities
• The Wind Face Heading and Ground Speed
• The Wind Face Track and Ground Speed
• The Wind Face Wind Finding
• The Wind Face Wind Components
• The Wind Face Multi Drift Winds

Day 7. Critical Point, Point of Equal Time Radius of Action (CP, PET)

• Theory study
• Questions
• Video Class Critical Point, Point of Equal Time Radius of Action (CP, PET)
• Topic Exam Law of triangles, 1 in 60

Animated Videos

• Point of Equal Time Introduction Part 1
• Point of Equal Time Introduction Part 2
• Point of Equal Time Calculations Part1
• Point of Equal Time Calculations Part 2
• Point of No Return Introduction Part 2
• Point of No Return Calculations

Day 8, 9. Projections – Mercator, Lambert’s Polar stereographic

• Theory study 3 GN Charts, convergency, Map projections
• Video Class Lambert’s conformal and conic projection
• Topic Exam

Animated Videos

• Chart Overview Types of Projections
• Normal Mercator Introduction and Overview of Projections
• Normal Mercator Principle of Construction
• Normal Mercator Properties Part 1
• Normal Mercator Properties Part 2
• Normal Mercator Scale Part 1
• Normal Mercator Scale Part 2
• Normal Mercator Plotting
• Transverse Mercator Part 1
• Transverse Mercator Part 2
• Oblique Mercator

• Polar Stereographic Projection and Properties Part 1
• Polar Stereographic Projection and Properties Part 2
• Polar Stereographic Determination of Track Part1
• Polar Stereographic Determination of Track Part 2

Day 10. Revision of General navigation

• General Navigation exam

INSTRUMENTATION

Day 11, 12. Instrumentation basics, Air data instruments

Altimeter, Airspeed indicator, Vertical speed indicator, Machmeter

• Theory study 1 INS Air data instruments
• Video Class Airspeed Indicator (ASI)
• Vertical Speed indicator (VSI)
• Machmeter
• Topic Exam Instrumentation basics

Animated Videos

• Pressure heads -Air pressure instruments and definitions
• Air Temperature sensors and TAT
• Air Temperature measurement -definitions and corrections
• Pitot static system errors
• Pressure Altimeter Operation, Calibration and Types
• Pressure Altimeter Altimeter Settings
• Pressure Altimeter Transition,Pressure and Density Altitude
• Pressure Altimeter Errors, Blockages and Pressure Settings
• Air speed Indicator -Principle of operation and calibration
• Vertical Speed Indicator VSI
• Machmeter Theory, Operation and Construction
• Machmeter Mach, TAS, CAS Relationship

Day 13. Compasses

• Theory study 3 INS Compasses
• Video Class  Magnetic Compass
• Topic Exam Magnetic compass

Animated Videos

• Aircraft Magnetism
• The Direct Reading Compass
• Magnetism and Compasses Basic Magnetism
• Magnetism and Compasses Variation
• Magnetism and Compasses Deviation
• Magnetism and Compasses Magnetic Dip
• The Gyro Magnetic Compass Operation and System Construction
• The Gyro Magnetic Compass Flux Valve
• Gyro Magnetic Compass Components and Remote Transmission

Day 14, 15. Gyroscopic Instruments

• Theory study 2 INS Gyro Instruments
• Video Class
• Topic Exam Gyroscopic instruments
• Topic Exam RMI

Animated Videos

• Gyroscopic Theory
• Types of Gyros
• Directional Gyro DGI Principle of Operation and Errors
• Directional Gyro DGI Drift Rate Calculations
• Artificial Horizon
• Turn Co ordinator and Turn and Slip Indicator

Day 16. Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI)

• Theory study
• Questions
• Video Class
• Topic Exam Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI)

Animated Videos

Day 17. Radio Altimeter RADALT

• Theory study
• Questions
• Video Class Radio Altimeter RADALT
• Topic Exam Radio Altimeter

Animated Videos

• Radio Altimeter

Day 21. Instrumentation revision

• Instrumentation full exam

 

RADIO NAVIGATION

Day 23. Radio Navigation basics

• Theory study
• Questions
• Video Class Radio Aids basics
• Topic Exam

Animated Videos

• Propagation Theory Electromagnetic Waves
• Propagation Theory Radio Waves
• Propagation Theory Propagation Paths
• Propagation Theory Modulation
• Propagation Theory Antennae
• Propagation Theory Doppler

Day 22. Ground Direction finder

• Theory study
• Questions
• Video Class
• Topic Exam Ground Direction finder

Animated Videos

• Radio Aids Ground Direction Finding

Day 18. VHF Direction Finder VDF

• Theory study
• Questions
• Video Class VDF
• Topic Exam

Animated Videos

Day 17. Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)

• Theory study
• Questions
• Video Class
• Topic Exam Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)

Animated Videos

Day 24. NDB, ADF

• Theory study
• Questions
• Video Class NDB ADF
• Topic Exam ADF

Animated Videos

• Radio Aids NDB ADF Operation
• Radio Aids NDB ADF Interpretation

Day 25. Global positioning system GPS

• Theory study
• Questions
• Video Class Global positioning system (GPS)
• Topic Exam GPS

Animated Videos

• Global Positioning System GPS Principles of Operation
• Global Positioning System GPS GPS GLONASS GALLILEO

Day 26. Instrument landing system, Microwave landing system

• Theory study
• Questions
• Video Class ILS Glidepath
• Topic Exam ILS & MLS

Animated Videos

• Radio Aids Instrument Landing System ILS Operation
• Radio Aids Instrument Landing System ILS Interpretation
• Radio Aids Microwave Landing System MLS

Day 27. RADAR

• Theory study
• Questions
• Video Class RADAR
• Topic Exam Radar

Animated Videos

• Radar Principles of Operation
• Radar Ground Radar

Day 28. Secondary Surveillance Radar

• Theory study
• Questions
• Video Class Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR)
• Topic Exam SSR

Animated Videos

• Secondary Surveillance Radar
• Radar Mode S

Day 29. Airborne Weather Radar

• Theory study
• Questions
• Video Class Airborne Weather Radar -AWR
• Topic Exam

Animated Videos

• Airborne Weather Radar

Day 30. Area Navigation RNAV 

• Theory study
• Questions
• Video Class
• Topic Exam 
• RNAV
• EFIS
• FMS

Animated Videos

• Area Navigation Systems Area Navigation RNAV
• Area Navigation Systems FMS Purpose and Components
• Area Navigation Systems FMS Equipment Operation
• Area Navigation Systems FMS Supplement
• Area Nav Electronic Horizontal Situation Indicator EHSI

Day 31.

• Theory study
• Questions
• Video Class
• Topic Exam

Animated Videos

Day

Radio Navigation full exams 

• Radio Navigation
• Radio Navigation 2
• Radio Navigation 3

FLIGHT PLANNING

Day 32. Flight plan

• Theory study
• Questions
• Video Class Flight plan
• Topic Exam Flight planning

Animated Videos

• Planning Documentation TAFs
• Topographical Chart VFR Chart Symbology
• Topographical Chart Jeppesen VFR Section
• Topographical Chart VFR Route Planning
• Fuel Policy and Fuel Monitoring Definitions
• Fuel Policy and Fuel Monitoring Fuel Flow Calculations
• Fuel Policy and Fuel Monitoring Fuel Load Calculations

MASS & BALANCE

Day 33. Mass & Balance full

• Theory study
• Questions

Video Class 

• Mass and Balance basics, theory
• Mass and balance-2

Topic Exams

• Center of gravity basics
• Limitations
• Loading
• Calculations
• Overload
• Center of gravity
• Center of gravity calculations
• Mass & Balance full exam

Animated Videos

• Mass & Balance Introduction
• Definitions & Terminology Part 1
• Definitions & Terminology Part 2
• Definitions & Terminology Regulations
• Definitions & Terminology Fuel Mass
• Definitions & Terminology Airplane Weighing
• Load Sheet Single Engine Piston
• Load Sheet Multi Engine Piston
• Load Sheet Mean Aerodynamic Chord
• Moving CG Repositioning of Mass
• Moving CG Adding and Removing Mass
• Moving CG Cargo Handling
• Medium Range Jet Introduction
• Medium Range Jet Underload
• Definitions & Terminology Regulations
• Medium Range Jet Load and Trim Part 1
• Medium Range Jet Load and Trim Part 2

Day 41.

• Theory study
• Questions
• Video Class
• Topic Exam

Animated Videos

Day 42.

• Theory study
• Questions
• Video Class
• Topic Exam

Animated Videos

Day 43.

• Theory study
• Questions
• Video Class
• Topic Exam

Animated Videos

Day 41 (Revision begins- General navigation)

Full Exam on

• General Navigation

Day 43 (Instrumentation)

Full Exam on

• Instrumentation

Day 43 (M&B, Flight planning, Performance)

Full Exam on

• Mass & Balance
• Aircraft Performance
• Flight planning

Day 44 (Radio Navigation)

Full Exams on

• Radio Navigation
• Radio Navigation 2
• Radio Navigation 3

Day 45 (Full version exams)

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