
In this free private pilot lesson we do a review of airspace and VFR weather minimums by introducing some memory aids to help you memorize all that information for the FAA written exam.
Sep 30
26 min

In this free IFR ground school lesson from Part Time Pilot we cover the basics of executing an approach procedure. We cover determining your aircraft approach category and landing minimums, the decision altitude for precision approaches and how that differs from an MDA of non-precision approaches, and we talk about specific procedures such as straight-in approaches, circling approaches, step-down fixes and sidestep approaches.
Sep 28
58 min

In this Free PPL Ground School lesson we cover all the types of special use airspace you need to know as a student pilot, a mnemonic to remember them all and what you need to remember about each in terms of regulation and how to find information on them.
Sep 23
26 min

In this free IFR Online Ground School lesson from Part Time Pilot, we cover the topic of Approach Descent. We review step-down altitudes and approach segments, how to identify descent points and minimums, and how to calculate the descent rate needed to maintain the glide slope during an instrument approach.
Sep 21
39 min

In this BONUS episode of the Audio Ground School podcast we talk about the recent changes to the FAA written and how that impacts student studying and then we get into what new subjects and new questions the FAA is asking students for their Private Pilot Written Exam!
Sep 16
40 min

In this free Private Pilot Online Ground School lesson from Part Time Pilot, we cover the topic of Primary and Satellite Airports. We review the differences between primary and satellite airports, communication requirements, and the ATC procedures pilots must follow when operating within another airport’s controlled airspace.
Sep 9
16 min

In this free IFR Online Ground School lesson from Part Time Pilot, we cover the topic of DME Arcs and RMIs. We review how to fly DME arc approaches, lead and maintain turns, use the FAA’s ”turn 10, twist 10” technique, and how a Radio Magnetic Indicator (RMI) helps pilots accurately track an approach arc.
Sep 7
24 min

In this free Private Pilot Online Ground School lesson from Part Time Pilot, we cover the topic of Class G Airspace. We review where Class G airspace exists, how to identify it in relation to Class E airspace, VFR weather minimums, communication requirements, and the operating rules for flying in uncontrolled airspace.
Sep 2
21 min

In this free IFR Online Ground School lesson from Part Time Pilot, we cover the topic of Approach Segments and Identifying Fixes. We review the initial, intermediate, and final approach segments, how to identify approach fixes, and the navigation aids pilots use to determine their position during instrument approaches.
Aug 31
29 min

In this free Private Pilot Online Ground School lesson from Part Time Pilot, we cover the topic of Class E Airspace. We review how to identify Class E airspace on sectional charts, understand its different floor altitudes, VFR weather minimums, and the operating rules for flying in controlled airspace outside of Class B, C, and D.
Aug 26
33 min
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