Ultimate Flight Computer Course For PPL/CPL/ATPL EASA

Master the Flight Computer for your PPL to ATPL exams with this comprehensive, all-in-one course! We break down all essential flight computer topics, covering everything you need to succeed.

Here's a detailed look at what you'll learn:

• Navigation: From General Navigation (relevant for CPL/ATPL) to Navigation (for PPL), gain a solid understanding of the principles.
• Flight Planning & Performance: Develop expert flight planning skills and learn to calculate crucial performance parameters.
• Mass & Balance: Understand the importance of proper mass and balance calculations for safe flight.
• Meteorology: Learn to interpret weather data and its impact on flight.
• Principles of Flight: Reinforce your understanding of fundamental principles of flight.
• Aircraft General Knowledge: Build a strong foundation in aircraft general knowledge.

Ace Your Exams with Real Exam Questions & Flowcharts:

This course provides access to real EASA ATPL exam questions, alongside topic-specific flowcharts designed to help you solve any PPL to ATPL exam question.

Video Walkthroughs & Practical Skills:

Benefit from 1080p video walkthroughs of typical exam questions, taught from the ground up. You'll learn how to effectively use both sides of the wind slide and receive helpful tips for using your scientific calculator.

Key Topics Covered:

• Basic Arithmetic: Master essential calculations for flight computer use.
• Multiplication & Division: Apply these fundamental operations to flight calculations.
• Speed & Fuel Flow Calculations: Learn to accurately calculate speed and fuel flow.
• Formulae: Understand and apply critical flight computer formulae.
• Scientific Calculator: Become proficient in using your scientific calculator for efficient calculations.
• Decimal to Hours: Minutes: Seconds Conversions: Quickly convert between different time formats.
• Converting Units: Master unit conversions for accurate flight calculations.
• Approximate Conversions: Learn essential approximate conversions to streamline your workflow.
• Temperature, Distance, Time, Speed/Fuel Flow, Mass, Volume, Specific Gravity, Airspeed & Altitude Calculations: Develop a comprehensive understanding of these crucial parameters.
• TAS (True Airspeed) above & below 300kts, IAS (Indicated Airspeed), CAS (Calibrated Airspeed), Mach Number: Understand the different types of airspeed and their significance.
• Ram Rise & True Altitude: Calculate and interpret true altitude.
• Density Altitude: Understand the impact of density altitude on aircraft performance.
• Converting between different 'Norths': True North, Magnetic North, Compass North: Master navigation using different magnetic references.
• Wind Side: Understand the effects of wind on aircraft movement.
• Heading, Track, Drift, Wind Correction Angle, Wind Vector, TAS (True Airspeed), Ground Speed: Learn to calculate and apply wind corrections.
• Triangle of Velocities: Visualize and understand the relationship between airspeed, ground speed, and wind.
• Head Wind/Tail Wind & Crosswind components: Calculate the effects of different wind conditions.
• Cross-country Flight Planning: Develop skills in planning and executing cross-country flights.
• Filling out a Flight Plan: Learn the proper procedures for completing a flight plan.
• VFR Planning Techniques: Master VFR (Visual Flight Rules) planning techniques.
• Fuel Planning: Accurately calculate fuel requirements for your flight.
• Interpolating the Wind from the given Weather: Extract wind information from weather reports.
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Understand and follow standard operating procedures.
• Inflight Time and Fuel Logging: Learn to accurately log inflight time and fuel consumption.

Resources Included:

Comprehensive resources explain the concepts needed to fully understand the flight computer, including:

• Speed and Fuel Flow Formulae & Unit Conversions: A detailed breakdown of essential formulas and unit conversions.
• Understanding the Airspeed Indicator & Altimeter: Learn about the principles behind these instruments and the various pressures, airspeeds, and altitudes they display.

Course Suitability:

This course is designed for both the 2016 and 2020 syllabus requirements. Prepare confidently for your flight computer section of the PPL and ATPL exams!