The Student Pilot Training Podcast

This episode falls under the the category of navigation and covers:

We go over:

Basic principles Great circles True direction Magnetic variation Relative Bearings Longitude/Latitude The nautical mile The triangle of velocities Altimetry


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Geoff.

This episode falls under the the category of general knowledge and covers basic instruments/equipment and radio emergency procedures.

We go over:

Who has control? Flight training up to GFPT The `6 pack` The Transponder ELT`s Some aviation terminology, acronyms/abbreviations Radio emergency procedures


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This episode falls under the the category of general knowledge and covers balanced flight, trim, stability and control.

We go over:

What is balance? stability? control? Centre of pressure/centre of gravity and moments Stability vs control Longitudinal/directional and lateral stability Seconday effects of roll and yaw Rudder deflection in crosswinds Listener email: Conversion training (into other ICAO countries)


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This episode falls under the the category of operation and performance and covers ALA`s and take-off/landing performance.

We go over:

Basic regulations of licensed aerodromes ALA definitions Splay/Obstacle clearance requirements Suitability of a take-off/landing area Take-off/Landing definitions Take-off/Landing performance Factors affecting take-off/landing performance Listener email: Simplifying Clouds Listener email: PPL minimal aeronautical experience Request: Send in flight school information for any school that is willing to provide a discounts to non-pilot listeners to take a TIF!


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