PPL #8 MET 1: BASIC THEORY

Lecture Hall

In this class we will discuss the atmosphere, clouds, pressure, winds, humidity, temperature and stability. Reference: From the Ground Up: pages 123 – 140, Royal Canadian Air Force Weather Manual

PPL #5 AIRFRAMES, ENGINES & SYSTEMS

Lecture Hall

Topics covered will include types of combustion engines, the four stroke cycle, engine timing, cooling, lubrication, fuel systems, carburetors, mixture control, exhaust system, ignition system, electrical system, propellers, engine instruments…

PPL #12 Nav 1 – Basic Nav

Lecture Hall

During this session we will discuss latitude and longitude, the earth’s magnetism and aeronautical charts. Reference: From the Ground Up: pages 176 – 192,

PPL #9 MET 2: AIR MASSES, FRONTS & HAZARDS

Lecture Hall

Topics will include air masses, fronts, precipitation, fog types, thunderstorms, icing and turbulence. Reference: From the Ground Up: pages 140 – 163, Royal Canadian Air Force Weather Manual

PPL #6 AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE

Lecture Hall

During this session we will discuss care of the airplane, weight and balance, factors affecting aircraft performance and performance charts, wake turbulence, and handling flight abnormalities. Reference: From the Ground…

PPL #1 INTRO AND SMS

Lecture Hall

This lesson covers the basic rules and regulations of the Brampton Flying Club, licensing requirements for PPL and RPP, and also covers operational procedures for our Safety Management System.

PPL #10 MET 3: WEATHER INTERPRETATION

Lecture Hall

This lesson will involve a look at available sources of weather data, decoding and analyzing weather observations and forecasts such as METARs, TAFs, FDs, and GFAs. Reference: From the Ground…

PPL #7 DOCUMENTS, SMS & PSTAR

Lecture Hall

The aim of this class is to review rules of the air and procedures. Students are expected to study the AIM references outlined in the PSTAR study guide PRIOR to…

PPL #2 AERODYNAMICS AND THEORY OF FLIGHT

Lecture Hall

During this session we will discuss airframe construction, forces acting on an aircraft in flight, movements and controls, aircraft stability and flight performance. Reference: From the Ground Up: pages 15…

PPL #13 NAV 2: INTRO TO FLIGHT PLANNING

Lecture Hall

This is a practical class involving navigation problems as well as preparing the chart and flight log for a cross country trip: Brampton to Collingwood to Muskoka and return via…

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