Technical General
Technical General 45 days program for CPL pilots-DGCA
Welcome to the Technical General study pack for pilot trainees appearing DGCA exams for pilots in India. Technical General exam is considered as the second hardest exam to crack, with RT in the first position. This pack covers everything you may need to learn to crack exam in the very next attempt. Learn our tips, thoroughly learn our question banks, practice with the trial exams unlimited times till you are confident enough to appear the exam. Now, let us see what are included in this pack.
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This is a systematic approach to crack exam and get knowledge about the subject in one go. The package is designed to be learned and mastered in 45 days in a single stretch. Study materials are so arranged that you should follow day by instructions. Video classes, topic-wise explanations, probable questions, sample tests and final full version tests are included in this package. You may have a look on study materials available, before getting started.
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- NEW 2022 TEXT BOOKS DOWNLOAD
- Study Materials Download (Books, Manuals, Question banks)
- Question Banks (Topic-wise)
- DGCA syllabus for CPL
- Video classes (Youtube premium content)
- Topic-wise Trial exams
- Full version trial exams
*Recommended procedure (How to study)
To crack exams, you must follow a strict procedure just like flying an aircraft in commercial airlines. Our aim is to make you both knowledgeable about the subject and prepare you to crack exam. Our recommended procedure is as follows
- Download the books and study materials from the page-link given above and keep them readily accessible.
- Learn respective chapters shown in day-by-day syllabus below, from the downloaded materials.
- Watch our tutorial videos to make the subject more thorough.
- Prepare handy notes by yourself for simple reference
- Learn from the topic-wise question banks to get an understanding on how questions are asked.
- Attempt topic-wise Trial exams in our system. Learn from the errors from the results page.
- Score more than 95% in Trial exams (Try again and again till you achieve that success rate)
- Repeat the above steps for the next days, until the course is finished.
- Write Full version trial exams in our system.
- Get more than 95% by regular practice.
- Appear the real exam and crack it.
Technical General is a vast subject and one of the most difficult theory part of pilot training. To simplify the learning process, we have divided it into smaller chunks.
- Airframes and systems
- Principles of flight
- AC, DC and radio propagation
- Engines and Powerplants
AIR-FRAMES & SYSTEMS
Day 1. Airframe construction, parts, fuselage
- Theory study
- Question bank= Fuselage
- Cockpit & cabin window
- Wings
- Stabilzing surfaces
- Flight controls ( construction & operation )
- Video Class
- Topic Exam = Frame, construction, parts, fuselage
Animated Videos
Day 2. Hydraulics, Wheels, Brake
- Theory study
- Question bank = Landing gear
- Hydraulics
- Video Class = Landing Gear
- Wheels and Tyres
- Braking systems
- Topic Exam = Landing Gear
- Topic Exam = Hydraulics, wheels, brakes
- Topic Exam = Wheels
Animated Videos
- Hydraulics Basic Principles of Hydromechanics
- Hydraulics Fluids, Pipelines and Seals
- Hydraulics Basic Hydraulic Systems
- Hydraulics Pumps
- Hydraulics System Components
- Hydraulics Actuators & Motors
- Hydraulics Pressure Control
- Hydraulics Flow Control
- Hydraulics Controls & Indicators
- Hydraulics High Pressure Pneumatic Systems
- Landing Gear Fixed Gear & Shock Absorption
- Landing Gear Retractable Landing Gear
- Landing Gear Nose Gear
- Landing Gear Operation & Indication
- Landing Gear Safety Features
- Wheels & Tyres Wheels
- Wheels & Tyres Tyre Construction
- Wheels & Tyres Tyre Use
- Aircraft Wheelbrakes Construction and System Operation
- Aircraft Wheelbrakes Anti skid & Auto brakes
- Aircraft Wheelbrakes Components & Brake Kinetic Energy
Day 3. Pneumatics and Pressure systems
- Theory study
- Questions
- Video Class
- Topic Exam = Pneumatics & pressure systems
Animated Videos
- Pneumatics Ram Air Systems
- Pneumatics Bleed Air Systems
- Pneumatics Air Conditioning Part 2
- Pneumatics Pressurization
- Pneumatics Pressurization Control & Operation
Day 4. Ice, Snow, Rain systems
- Theory study
- Questions
- Video Class
- Topic Exam = Ice, snow, rain systems
Animated Videos
- Ice & Rain Protection Detection
- Ice & Rain Protection Areas Requiring Protection
- Ice & Rain Protection Mechanical Protection
- Ice & Rain Protection Thermal Protection
- Ice & Rain Protection Fluid Protection
- Ice & Rain Protection Windscreen Protection
- Ice & Rain Protection Propeller Protection
Day 5. Fuels & Fuel systems
- Theory study
- Questions
- Video Class
- Topic Exam = Fuels & fuel systems
Animated Videos
- Fuel Systems Fuel Types
- Fuel Systems Storage Systems
- Fuel Systems Fuel Distribution
- Fuel Systems Quantity Indication
- Fuel Systems Refuelling
Day 6. Flight controls, control surfaces
- Theory study
- Questions
- Video Class
- Topic Exam = Flight controls, control surfaces
Animated Videos
- Flight Controls Introduction
- Flight Controls Pitch Control
- Flight Controls Roll Control
- Flight Controls Yaw Control
- Flight Controls Aerodynamic Balance
- Flight Controls Flaps & Slats
- Flight Controls Trimming
- Flight Controls Spoilers & Speed Brakes
- Flight Controls Manual Flight Controls
- Flight Controls Powered Controls
- Flight Controls PFC Feel & Redundancy
- Flight Controls Fly By Wire
Day 7. Emergency fire-fighting and oxygen systems
- Theory study
- Questions
- Video Class
- Topic Exam = Emergency fire-fighting and oxygen
Animated Videos
- Emergency Systems & Equipment Emergency Equipment
- Emergency Systems & Equipment Emergency Exit Provisions
- Emergency Systems & Equipment Emergency Lighting
- Oxygen Systems Introduction
- Oxygen Systems Flight Crew Supplemental Oxygen
- Oxygen Systems Passenger Supplemental Oxygen
- Oxygen Systems First Aid Oxygen
- Oxygen Systems Protective Breathing Equipment
- Fire & Smoke Fire Detection
- Fire & Smoke Fire Extinguishing
- Fire & Smoke Fire Extinguishants
- Fire & Smoke Smoke Detection
- Fire & Smoke APU & Toilet Fire Protection
- Fire & Smoke Cargo Compartment Classifications
Day 8. Revision on Air-frames & systems
Exam on
PRINCIPLES of FLIGHT
Day 9. Atmosphere basics
- Theory study
- Questions
- Video Class
- Topic Exam = Atmosphere basics
Animated Videos
Day 9. Aerodynamics
- Theory study
- Questions
- Video Class
- Topic Exam = Aerodynamics
Animated Videos
Day 10. Air flow (2D, 3D, coefficients)
- Theory study
- Questions
- Video Class
- Topic Exams = 2 Dimensional airflow
- Airflow coefficients
- 3 Dimensional airflow
Animated Videos
Day 11. Drag
- Theory study
- Questions
- Video Class
- Topic Exam = Drag
Animated Videos
- Drag Family Tree
- Drag Parasite Drag
- Drag Induced Drag
- Drag Factors Affecting Parasite Drag
- Drag Total Drag
- Drag Power Requirement Introduction
- Drag Summary
Day 12. Lift
- Theory study
- Questions
- Video Class
- Topic Exam = Lift
Animated Videos
- Lift Lift Coefficient and Equation
- Lift Density Coefficient and Altitude
- Lift Lift Curve
- Lift Lift Drag Ratio
- Lift Effect of Other Factors
- Lift Introduction to Three Dimensional Airflow
- Lift Wing Tip Vortices
- Lift Wake Turbulence
- Lift Ground Effect
Day 13. Stall
- Theory study
- Questions
- Video Class
- Topic Exam = Stall
Animated Videos
- Stalling Introduction
- Stalling Stall Speeds and Warning Systems
- Stalling Stall Characteristics
- Stalling Super or Deep Stall
- Stalling Factors Affecting Stalling Speeds part 1
- Stalling Factors Affecting Stalling Speeds Part 2
- Stalling Factors Affecting Stalling Speeds Part 3
- Stalling Stall Spin
- Stalling Special Phenomena of the Stall-Animated tech
- Stalling High Speed Buffet Shock Stall
Day 14. High lift devices (Flaps)
- Theory study
- Questions
- Video Class
- Topic Exam = High lift devices (flaps)
Animated Videos
Day 15. Air-frame Contamination
- Theory study
- Questions
- Video Class
- Topic Exam = Airframe contamination
Animated Videos
Day 16. CL- Max
- Theory study
- Questions
- Video Class
- Topic Exam = CL – Max
Animated Videos
Day 17. Transonic Flight
- Theory study
- Questions
- Video Class
- Topic Exam = Transonic flight
Animated Videos
Day 18. Shock waves & Crit
- Theory study
- Questions
- Video Class
- Topic Exam = Shock-waves and Crit
Animated Videos
Day 19. High speed flight
- Theory study
- Questions
- Video Class
- Topic Exam = High speed flight
Animated Videos
Day 20. Stability
- Theory study
- Questions
- Video Class
- Topic Exam = Stability
Animated Videos
- Stability Longitudinal Stability Part 1
- Stability Longitudinal Stability Part 2
- Stability Longitudinal Stability Part 3
- Stability Longitudinal Stability Part 4
- Stability Longitudinal Stability Part 5
- Stability Directional Stability
- Stability Lateral Stability
Day 21. Controls
- Theory study
- Questions
- Video Class
- Topic Exam = Controls
Animated Videos
- Controls Introduction
- Controls Aerodynamic Balance
- Controls Powered Flight Controls
- Controls Mass Balance
- Controls Longitudinal Control
- Controls Lateral Control Part 1
- Controls Lateral Control Part 2
- Controls Directional Control
Day 22. Limits
- Theory study
- Questions
- Video Class
- Topic Exam = Limits
Animated Videos
Day 23. Propellers
- Theory study
- Questions
- Video Class
- Topic Exam = Propellers
Animated Videos
Day 24. Windshear
- Theory study
- Questions
- Video Class
- Topic Exam = Windshear
Animated Videos
Day 26. Revision on Principles of Flight
Exam on
AC & DC ELECTRICS, RADIO
Day 27. DC Electrics
- Theory study
- Questions
- Video Class
- Topic Exam = DC basics
- Topic Exam = DC electric power
Animated Videos
Day 28. Batteries
- Theory study
- Questions
- Video Class
- Topic Exam = Batteries
Animated Videos
Day 29. DC Motors
- Theory study
- Questions
- Video Class
- Topic Exam = DC Motors
Animated Videos
Day 30. Magnetism, Generators, Alternators
- Theory study
- Questions
- Video Class
- Topic Exam = Magnetism, generators, alternators
Animated Videos
Day 31. AC Electrics
- Theory study
- Questions
- Video Class
- Topic Exam = AC basics
- Topic Exam = AC systems
Animated Videos
Day 32. AC Motors & Alternators
- Theory study
- Questions
- Video Class
- Topic Exam = AC Motors & Alternators
Animated Videos
- AC Motors
- Alternators Basic Alternators
- Alternators Practical AC Generators
- Alternators Parallel Operation
- Alternators System Components
Day 33. Computers, Semi-conductors, Logic gates
- Theory study
- Questions
- Video Class
- Topic Exam = Computers, logic gates & semiconductors
Animated Videos
Day 34. Radio propagation basics
- Theory study
- Questions
- Video Class
- Topic Exam = Radio propagation basics
Animated Videos
Day 35. Radio oscillators, modulation, antennae
- Theory study
- Questions
- Video Class
- Topic Exam = Radio- Oscillators, modulation, antennae systems
Animated Videos
Day 36. Revision on AC DC Electrics & Radio
Exam on
ENGINES & POWER-PLANTS
Day 37. General theory
- Theory study
- Questions
- Video Class
- Topic Exam = General theory
Animated Videos
Day 38. Lubrication, Ignition, Cooling
- Theory study
- Questions
- Video Class
- Topic Exam = Lubrication, ignition, cooling
Animated Videos
- Lubrication Part 1
- Lubrication Part 2
- Lubrication Part 3
- Engine Cooling Part 1
- Engine Cooling Part 2
Day 39. Carburetor, Mixture, Power, Icing
- Theory study
- Questions
- Video Class
- Topic Exam = Carburetor, Mixture, Icing, Power
Animated Videos
Day 40. Piston Engines
- Theory study
- Questions
- Video Class
- Topic Exam = Piston engines
Animated Videos
- Power Augmentation Part 1
- Power Augmentation Part 2
- Power Augmentation Part 3
- Power Augmentation Part 4
- Power Augmentation Part 5
Day 41. Gas Turbine Engines
- Theory study
- Questions
- Video Class
- Topic Exam = Gas turbine engines
Animated Videos
- Air Intakes
- Compressors Part 1
- Compressors Part 2
- Compressors Part 3
- Combustion Chambers Part 2
- Turbine Assembly
- Exhaust System
- Reverse Thrust
- Performance
- Thrust Augmentation
- Bleed Air
- Gear Boxes & Accessory Drives
- Ignition Systems
- Engine Starting
- Engine Fuel Systems Part 1
- Engine Fuel Systems Part 2
- Gas Turbine Fuels
- Lubrication Part 1
- Lubrication Part 2
- Auxiliary Power Unit APU
- Engine Instrumentation Part 1
- Engine Instrumentation Part 2
- Engine Instrumentation Part 3
- Engine Instrumentation Part 4
Day 42. Revision of Engines & Powerplants
Exam on
Day 43. Revision on all topics individually
Exams on
- Principles of Flight full
- Aero Engines and performance
- Airframes & Systems full
- AC-DC Electrics, semi-conductors, computers, logic gates
- Engines & powerplants
Day 44, 45
Technical General full subject exam
What Next?
You are now done with Technical general preparation. You may watch videos again and re-attempt exams as many times as you want to brush up your knowledge level.
Best wishes.