Course curriculum

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    1.0 Aeronautics

    • 1.0 - Aeronautics

    • 1.1.1 - Airframes and Construction

    • 1.1.2 - Airframe Systems

    • 1.1.3 - Mandatory Additional Readings

    • 1.1.4 - Airframes and Construction Quiz

    • 1.2.1 - Theory of Flight - Part 1

    • 1.2.2 - Theory of Flight - Part 2

    • 1.2.3 - Theory of Flight - Part 3

    • 1.2.4 - Theory of Flight - Part 4

    • 1.2.5 - Mandatory Additional Readings

    • 1.2.6 - Theory of Flight Quiz

    • 1.3.1 - Engines & Systems - Part 1

    • 1.3.2 - Engines & Systems - Part 2

    • 1.3.3 - Engines & Systems - Part 3

    • 1.3.4 - Mandatory Additional Readings

    • 1.3.5 - Engines & Systems Quiz

    • 1.4.1 - Flight Instruments

    • 1.4.2 - Mandatory Additional Readings

    • 1.4.3 - Flight Instruments Quiz

    • 1.5.1 - Aeromedicine and Human Factors

    • 1.5.2 - Mandatory Additional Readings

    • 1.5.3 - Aeromedicine and Human Factors Quiz

    • 1.6.1 - Pilot Decision Making

    • 1.6.2 - Mandatory Additional Readings

    • 1.6.3 - Pilot Decision Making - Quiz

    • 1.7 - Chapter Exam - Aeronautics

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    2.0 Air Law

    • 2.0 - Air Law

    • 2.1.1 - Licensing Requirements

    • 2.1.2 - Mandatory Additional Reading

    • 2.1.3 - Licensing Quiz

    • 2.2.1 - Documents and Airworthiness

    • 2.2.2 - Mandatory Additional Readings

    • 2.2.3 - Airworthiness Quiz

    • 2.3 - Airspace Structure and Control - Overview

    • 2.3.1 - Air Traffic Services

    • 2.3.2 - Airspace Structure and Classification

    • 2.3.3 - Mandatory Additional Readings

    • 2.3.4 - Airspace Structure and Control - Quiz

    • 2.4.1 - Radio Communications

    • 2.4.2 - Mandatory Additional Readings

    • 2.4.3 - Radio Communications Quiz

    • 2.5 - Aerodrome Operations - Overview

    • 2.5.1 - Aerodrome Facilities

    • 2.5.2 - Aerodrome Circuit Procedures

    • 2.5.3 - Aerodrome Ops - Special Considerations

    • 2.5.4 - Mandatory Additional Readings

    • 2.5.5 - Aerodrome Operations - Quiz

    • 2.6 - Air Regulations - Overview

    • 2.6.1 - Hierarchy of Regulations, Rules & Procedures

    • 2.6.2 - Flight Rules

    • 2.6.3 - Regulations Regarding Pilot Authorization

    • 2.6.4 - Regulations Regarding Safe Operation

    • 2.6.5 - Regulations Regarding Collision Avoidance

    • 2.6.6 - General Rules and Regulations

    • 2.6.7 - Transportation Safety Board

    • 2.6.8 - Mandatory Additional Readings

    • 2.6.9 - Air Regulations Quiz

    • 2.7.1 - ICAO Flight Plans / Flight Itineraries

    • 2.7.2 - Mandatory Additional Readings

    • 2.8 - Chapter Exam - Air Law

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    3.0 Meteorology

    • 3.1 Weather Theory 1 - Overview

    • 3.1.1 - Introduction to Meteorology

    • 3.1.2 - The Atmosphere

    • 3.1.3 - Atmospheric Pressure

    • 3.1.4 - Winds

    • 3.1.5 - Introduction to Clouds

    • 3.1.6 - Mandatory Additional Reading

    • 3.1.7 - Weather Theory 1 - Quiz

    • 3.2 - Weather Theory 2 - Overview

    • 3.2.1 - Moisture in the Atmosphere

    • 3.2.2 - Atmospheric Heating and Cooling

    • 3.2.3 - Lapse Rates

    • 3.2.4 - Atmospheric Stability & Instability

    • 3.2.5 - Air Masses

    • 3.2.6 - Fronts

    • 3.2.7 - Jet Streams

    • 3.2.8 - Mandatory Additional Reading

    • 3.2.9 - Weather Theory 2 - Quiz

    • 3.3 - Weather Theory 3 - Overview

    • 3.3.1 - Cloud Formation

    • 3.3.2 - Precipitation

    • 3.3.3 - Turbulence

    • 3.3.4 - Thunderstorms

    • 3.3.5 - Fog

    • 3.3.6 - Visibility

    • 3.3.7 - Icing

    • 3.3.8 - Mandatory Additional Reading

    • 3.3.9 - Weather Theory 3 - Quiz

    • 3.4 - Weather Products - Overview

    • 3.4.1 - Weather Products - General Information

    • 3.4.1.1 - Nav Canada Aviation Weather Services Guide

    • 3.4.2 - Weather Products - METAR

    • 3.4.2.1 - METAR Decoding Exercise

    • 3.4.3 - Weather Products - Forecasts

    • 3.4.3.1 - TAF Decoding Exercise

    • 3.4.4 - Weather Products - Graphical Products

    • 3.4.4.1 - GFA Decoding Exercise

    • 3.4.5 - Weather Decision Making

    • 3.4.6 - Mandatory Additional Reading

    • 3.4.7 - Weather Products - Quiz

    • 3.5 - Final Chapter Exam - Meteorology

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    4.0 Navigation

    • 4.1 Aeronautical Charts and Time Zones

    • 4.1 Additional Reading and References

    • 4.2 E6B Flight Computer

    • 4.2 E6B Flight Computer Quiz

    • 4.3 Flight Planning (Williams Lake Airport CYWL - Kamloops Airport CYKA)

    • 4.3.1 Navigation and Communications Log (CYWL - CYKA)

    • 4.3.1 Additional Reading and References

    • 4.3.2 - Preparing a Weight and Balance (CYWL - CYKA)

    • 4.3.2 Additional Reading and References

    • 4.3.3 - Crosswind Limits and Take-off Calculation (CYWL - CYKA)

    • 4.3.3 Take-off and Landing Calculation Example with Worksheet (Nanaimo Airport CYCD - Springbank Airport CYBW)

    • 4.3.3 Additional Reading and References

    • 4.3.4 - ICAO Flight Plan and Alternates En Route (CYWL - CYKA)

    • 4.3.4 Additional Reading and References

    • 4.4 Pressure Altitude and Altimeter Errors En Route

    • 4.4 Harry Heads for Home - Altimeter Setting Exercise

    • 4.4 Additional Reading and References

    • 4.5 Radio Theory and Radio Navigation

    • 4.5 Additional Reading and References

    • 4.6 Navigation Final Quiz

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    5.0 Ground School Review

    • 5.0 Review Quiz