Part 1 FAA Private Pilot Ground School (Part 61)

BY
Udemy

Gain a practical understanding of the methodologies and technologies used with aircraft systems and flight equipment to become a private pilot.

Mode

Online

Fees

₹ 799

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based

Course overview

Greg Reverdiau, a commercial pilot, drone pilot, and flight instructor, developed the Part 1 FAA Private Pilot Ground School (Part 61) online certification in partnership with Pilot Institute, a provider of drone and airplane training, and it is made available by Udemy to students who wish to gain the fundamental knowledge required to pass the FAA private pilot airplane (PAR) test to obtain the private pilot certificate.

Part 1 FAA Private Pilot Ground School (Part 61) online classes include more than 8.5 hours of videos along with downloadable resources and practice tests that aim to guide federal aviation regulations. Part 1 FAA Private Pilot Ground School (Part 61) online training, students will be taught about topics like aerodynamics, forces, atmospheric pressure, aircraft systems, flight instruments, refueling, legal flying, landing, and more.

The highlights

  • Certificate of completion
  • Self-paced course
  • 8.5 hours of pre-recorded video content
  • 1 downloadable resource
  • 2 practice tests

Program offerings

  • Online course
  • Learning resources
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Unlimited access
  • Accessible on mobile devices and tv

Course and certificate fees

Fees information
₹ 799
certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Udemy

What you will learn

Knowledge of engineering

After completing the Part 1 FAA Private Pilot Ground School (Part 61) certification course, students will acquire a better understanding of the principles of FAA for cleaning the private pilot rating examination. Students will explore the techniques used for flying airplanes as well as will learn about the functionalities of various instruments in the cockpit such as altimeter, airspeed indicator, elevator, and stabilator. Students will learn about aircraft systems like hydraulics, oil systems, carburetor systems, electrical systems, induction systems, and exhaust systems as well as will learn about concepts associated with autopilot, decision making using aeronautical concepts, aeronautical factors, atmospheric pressure, legal flying, aerodynamics, forces, refueling, fuel contamination, magnetos, reciprocating engine, landing gear and more.

The syllabus

Introduction

  • Instructor Introduction
  • About reviews
  • Course Introduction
  • Five-Part Series
  • Study Material (Part 1)
  • Study Material (Part 2)
  • How to download the FAR app
  • Course Format

Introduction to flight training

  • Chapter Overview
  • The Role of the FAA
  • FAA Roles
  • Aircraft Classification
  • Pilot Certifications
  • Sport Pilot
  • Recreational Pilot
  • Private Pilot
  • Commercial and Airline Transport Pilot
  • Selecting a Flight School (Part 1)
  • Selecting a Flight School (Part 2)
  • What questions should you ask (1)
  • What questions should you ask (2)
  • What questions should you ask (3)
  • What questions should you ask (4)
  • What questions should you ask (5)
  • What questions should you ask (6)
  • What questions should you ask (7)
  • What questions should you ask (8)
  • Things to know (Part 1)
  • Things to know (Part 2)
  • A little math
  • Part 61 vs 141 (Part 1)
  • Part 61 vs 141 (Part 2)
  • Becoming a student pilot
  • Getting a medical certificate
  • Part 68 Basic Med (Part 1)
  • Part 68 Basic Med (Part 2)
  • Part 68 Basic Med (Part 3)
  • Becoming a Private Pilot (Part 1)
  • Becoming a Private Pilot (Part 2)
  • Becoming a Private Pilot (Part 3)
  • Quiz Intro to Flight Training

Aircraft Structure

  • Chapter Overview
  • Aircraft Type and Wing
  • Empennage and Powerplant
  • Fuselage
  • Landing Gear
  • Four forces of flight
  • Traditional Cockpit (Intro)
  • Traditional Cockpit (Part 1)
  • Traditional Cockpit (Part 2)
  • Traditional Cockpit (Part 3)
  • Glass Cockpit (Part 1)
  • Glass Cockpit (Part 2)
  • Axes of an airplane
  • Primary Control Surfaces (Intro)
  • Primary Control Surfaces: Ailerons
  • Primary Control Surfaces: Rudder
  • Elevator vs Stabilator
  • Primary Control Surfaces: Elevator/Stabilator
  • Secondary Control Surfaces (Intro)
  • Secondary Control Surfaces: Wing Flaps
  • Secondary Control Surfaces: Trim Systems
  • Trim Tabs vs Anti-Servo Tabs (Part 1)
  • Trim Tabs vs Anti-Servo Tabs (Part 2)
  • Balance, Servo, and GA Tabs
  • Autopilot
  • Aircraft Structure Quiz

Aircraft Systems

  • Chapter Overview
  • Introduction
  • Reciprocating Engines
  • Engine Components
  • Four-Stroke Cycle
  • Tachometer
  • Fuel Systems
  • Induction System
  • Carburetor System
  • Carburetor Icing
  • Carburetor Heat
  • Fuel-Injection System
  • Mixture Control
  • Leaning Procedures
  • Refueling Procedures
  • Fuel Contamination
  • Fuel Starvation
  • Typical FAA Questions (Part 1)
  • Aircraft Systems Quiz Part 1
  • Ignition System
  • Magnetos (Part 1)
  • Magnetos (Part 2)
  • Engine Abnormalities
  • Oil System
  • Loss of Oil Pressure
  • Engine Cooling
  • Exhaust System
  • Super and Turbochargers (Intro)
  • Supercharger
  • Turbocharger
  • Engine Starting
  • Typical FAA Questions (Part 2)
  • Aircraft Systems Quiz Part 2
  • Propeller Principles
  • Fixed Pitch Propeller
  • Constant-Speed Propeller (Part 1)
  • Constant-Speed Propeller (Part 2)
  • Electrical System
  • Battery/Alternator
  • Fuses/Circuit Breaker
  • Ammeter/Loadmeter
  • Aircraft Lights
  • Electrical Malfunction
  • Hydraulic System & Landing Gear
  • Landing Gear Malfunction
  • Flap Malfunction
  • Pressurization System
  • Oxygen System
  • Deicing and anti-icing
  • Emergency Locator Transmitter
  • Typical FAA Questions (Part 3)
  • Aircraft Systems Quiz Part 3

Flight Instruments

  • Chapter Overview
  • Introduction
  • Atmospheric Pressure (Part 1)
  • Atmospheric Pressure (Part 2)
  • Pitot Static Flight Instruments
  • Altimeter: Intro
  • Altimeter: Simulator Overview
  • Defining a few terms
  • Altimeter: Principle of Operation
  • Altimeter: Scenarios #1&2
  • Altimeter: Scenarios #3&4
  • Altimeter: Why is it important?
  • Altimeter: Warning!
  • Altimeter: Effects of Pressure and Temperature
  • Setting the Altimeter
  • Types of Altitude
  • Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI)
  • VSI: Simulator Overview
  • VSI: Principle of Operation
  • Airspeed Indicator & Types of Airspeed (Part 1)
  • Types of Airspeed (Part 2)
  • Airspeed Indicator Markings
  • Other Airspeeds
  • Airspeed Indicator: Sim Overview
  • Blockage of the Pitot-Static System
  • Typical FAA Questions (Part 1)
  • Flight Instruments Quiz #1
  • Flight Instruments Quiz #1 (continued)
  • Gyroscopic Flight Instruments
  • Gyro Principles: Rigidity in Space
  • Gyro Principles: Precession
  • Vacuum System
  • Attitude Indicator
  • Attitude Indicator: Sim Overview
  • Heading Indicator
  • Heading Indicator: Sim Overview
  • Turn Indicators
  • Inclinometer
  • Turn Indicators: Sim Overview
  • Electronic Flight Display (EFD)
  • EFD: Simulator Overview
  • Magnetic Compass
  • Compass Errors: Variation
  • Compass Errors: Deviation
  • Compass Errors: Turning Errors
  • Compass Errors: Acceleration Errors
  • Compass Errors: Simulator Overview
  • Outside Air Temperature Gauge
  • Typical FAA Questions (Part 2)
  • Flight Instruments Quiz #2

Practice Exams (40 questions)

  • Practice Exam #1 (40 questions)
  • Practice Exam #2 (40 questions)

Instructors

Mr Greg Reverdiau

Mr Greg Reverdiau
Instructor
Udemy

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