Part 4 FAA Private Pilot Ground School (Part 61)

BY
Udemy

Gain knowledge of the concepts involved in airport operation, radio communication, weather services, and more to become a private pilot.

Mode

Online

Fees

₹ 1999

Quick Facts

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

Course overview

The Part 4 FAA Private Pilot Ground School (Part 61) certification course was created by Greg Reverdiau, a commercial pilot, drone pilot, and flight instructor, in collaboration with Pilot Institute, a provider of aviation training, and is made available by Udemy, which is designed for individuals who want to improve their understanding of US aviation regulations to obtain the FAA private pilot certification to become qualified airline pilots.

Part 4 FAA Private Pilot Ground School (Part 61) online course is a self-paced course that is specifically designed to help individuals acquire knowledge of advanced flying techniques and strategies. Part 4 FAA Private Pilot Ground School (Part 61) online classes include 7 hours of prerecorded learning lectures supported by practice tests and quizzes which revolve around topics such as atmospheric pressure, decision making, pilot deviation, radio communication, runway orientation, aerodynamics, airport lighting, traffic pattern, visibility, navigation, ceiling and more.

The highlights

  • Certificate of completion
  • Self-paced course
  • 7 hours of pre-recorded video content
  • Learning resources
  • 2 practice tests
  • Quizzes

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
₹ 1,999
certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Udemy

What you will learn

Knowledge of engineering

After completing the Part 4 FAA Private Pilot Ground School (Part 61) online certification, individuals will be introduced to the principal and strategies involved with flying aircraft under FAA for clearing the private pilot test. Individuals will explore the fundamentals of weather theory, weather services, surface analysis, relative humidity, visibility, aerodynamics, atmospheric pressure, airport operations, and flight service. Individuals will learn about concepts associated with runway orientation, traffic pattern, radio communication, decision-making with aeronautical principles, aeromedical factors, airport lighting, navigation, and ceiling.

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

Weather Theory

  • Chapter Overview
  • General Information
  • The Atmosphere
  • Coriolis Force
  • Atmosphere Pressure (Part 1)
  • Atmosphere Pressure (Part 2)
  • Atmosphere Pressure (Part 3)
  • Wind and Pressures
  • High/Low Pressure
  • Convective Currents
  • Obstructions on Wind
  • Circulation Patterns
  • Low Level Wind Shear
  • Stability of Air Masses
  • Relative Humidity
  • Temperature/Dew Point (Part 1)
  • Temperature/Dew Point (Part 2)
  • How Air Reaches Saturation
  • Fog (Part 1)
  • Fog (Part 2)
  • Clouds
  • Cloud Base Calculation
  • Ceiling & Visibility
  • Thunderstorms
  • Stability of Air Masses
  • Fronts
  • Typical FAA Questions (Part 1)
  • Typical FAA Questions (Part 2)
  • Quiz Weather Theory Part 1
  • Quiz Weather Theory Part 2
  • Quiz Weather Theory Part 3
  • Quiz Weather Theory Part 4

Weather Services

  • Intro and Definitions
  • Flight Service Station
  • TIBS and HIWAS
  • AWOS/ASOS & METAR Intro
  • How to read METARs (Part 1)
  • How to read METARs (Part 2)
  • How to read METARs (Part 3)
  • How to read METARs (Part 4)
  • METAR Codes
  • Clouds in METARs
  • PIREPs (Part 1)
  • PIREPs (Part 2)
  • How to read TAFs (Part 1)
  • How to read TAFs (Part 2)
  • How to read TAFs (Part 3)
  • AIRMET
  • SIGMET & Convective SIGMET
  • Wind & Temp Aloft Forecast (Graph)
  • Wind & Temp Aloft Forecast (Textual)
  • Surface Analysis Chart
  • Significant Weather Prognostic Charts
  • Radar Observations
  • Area Forecast
  • aviationweather.gov (Part 1)
  • aviationweather.gov (Part 2)
  • Typical FAA Questions (Part 1)
  • Typical FAA Questions (Part 2)
  • Quiz Weather Services Part 1
  • Quiz Weather Services Part 2
  • Quiz Weather Services Part 3
  • Quiz Weather Services Part 4

Airport Operations

  • Chapter Overview
  • Types of Airport
  • Source of Airport Data
  • Chart Supplement (CS)
  • How to read Chart Supplement (Pt 1)
  • How to read Chart Supplement (Pt 2)
  • How to read Chart Supplement (Pt 3)
  • How to read Chart Supplement (Pt 4)
  • NOTAMs (definition)
  • Types of NOTAMs
  • ATIS
  • True vs Magnetic North
  • Runway Orientation (Part 1)
  • Runway Orientation (Part 2)
  • Runway Marking (Intro)
  • Threshold Marking
  • Runway Safety Area
  • Aiming Points and Touch Down Zone
  • Hold Short Line
  • LAHSO Operations
  • Runway Distance Remaining Signs
  • 3D Airport (Runway Info)
  • Taxiway Markings and Signs
  • 3D Airport (Taxiway Info)
  • Airport Beacon
  • Visual Glideslope Indicators
  • Airport Lighting
  • Control of Airport Lighting
  • Traffic Pattern
  • 3D Airport (Traffic Pattern)
  • Pattern Entry at uncontrolled airports
  • Wind and Pattern Indicators
  • Wake Turbulence Avoidance
  • Wind Correction Techniques
  • Flight Maneuvers (Intro)
  • Flight Maneuvers (How to)
  • Clearing Procedures
  • Pilot Deviations
  • Runway Incursion
  • Typical FAA Questions (Part 1)
  • Typical FAA Questions (Part 2)
  • Typical FAA Questions (Part 3)
  • Quiz Airport Operations Part 1
  • Quiz Airport Operations Part 2
  • Quiz Airport Operations Part 3
  • Quiz Airport Operations Part 4
  • Quiz Airport Operations Part 5

Radio Communications

  • Chapter Overview
  • Introduction
  • Understanding Radio Procedures
  • Radio Technique
  • Initial Contact Procedure
  • Subsequent Contact Procedure
  • Phonetic Alphabet
  • Figures
  • Radio Equipment
  • Traffic Location
  • Call Signs
  • Untowered Airport Procedures (Pt 1)
  • Untowered Airport Procedures (Pt 2)
  • Towered Airport Procedures
  • Which Frequency to use?
  • Lost Communication Procedure
  • Transponder
  • ADS-B
  • Typical FAA Questions
  • Quiz Radio Communications

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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