• PPL #7 DOCUMENTS, SMS & PSTAR

    Lecture Hall
    PPL Ground School

    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 #4 CARS & FLIGHT OPERATIONS

    Lecture Hall
    PPL Ground School

    Topics to include aerodrome layout, traffic procedures, the Canadian Airspace System, radio wave theory and frequency bands, radio communication facilities and procedures. Reference: From the Ground Up: pages 89 –…

  • PPL #8 MET 1: BASIC THEORY

    Lecture Hall
    PPL Ground School

    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
    PPL Ground School

    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 #13 NAV 2: INTRO TO FLIGHT PLANNING

    Lecture Hall
    PPL Ground School

    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…