The Aeronautical Knowledge section provides basic knowledge that is essential for pilots. It introduces pilots to the broad spectrum of knowledge that will be needed as they progress in their pilot training. Below posts are useful to beginning pilots, as well as those pursuing more advanced pilot certificates.
1. Introduction To Flying
2. Aeronautical Decision-Making
3. Aircraft Construction
4. Principles of Flight
5. Aerodynamics of Flight
- Aerodynamics of Flight
- Forces Acting on the Aircraft
- Wingtip Vortices
- Ground Effect
- Axes of an Aircraft
- Moment and Moment Arm
- Aircraft Design Characteristics
- Effect of Wing Planform
- Aerodynamic Forces in Flight Maneuvers
- Stalls
- Angle of Attack Indicators
- Basic Propeller Principles
- Load Factors
- Weight and Balance
- High Speed Flight
6. Flight Control
7. Aircraft Systems
- Aircraft Systems
- Powerplant
- Propeller
- Induction and Carburetor Systems
- Fuel Injection Systems
- Superchargers and Turbosuperchargers
- Ignition System
- Oil Systems
- Engine Cooling Systems
- Exhaust Systems
- Starting System
- Combustion
- Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC)
- Turbine Engines
- Fuel Systems
- Refueling Procedures
- Heating System
- Electrical System
- Hydraulic Systems
- Pressurized Aircraft
- Oxygen Systems
- Anti-Ice and Deice Systems