Private Pilot Ground School (January IAP 2019)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology via MIT OpenCourseWare

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MIT OpenCourseWare
Pricing

Free Online Course
Languages

English
Duration & workload

16 hours
Sessions

On-Demand

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Overview

Course Features

Video lectures
Selected lecture notes

Educator Features

Instructor insights
Podcast - audio

Course Description

This is a three-day workshop that took place during the MIT Independent Activities Period (IAP) in January, 2019. This workshop aims to provide information for students to prepare for the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Test. Topics include airplane aerodynamics, aircraft systems, navigation, meteorology, aircraft ownership and maintenance, aircraft performance, multi-engine and jets.

Syllabus

1. Introduction to Private Pilot Ground School.
2. Airplane Aerodynamics.
3. Learning to Fly.
4. Aircraft Systems.
5. Charts and Airspace.
6. The Flight Environment.
7. Navigation.
8. Helicopter Aerodynamics.
9. Meteorology.
10. Communication and Flight Information.
11. Aircraft Ownership and Maintenance.
12. Aircraft Performance.
13. Interpreting Weather Data.
14. Human Factors.
15. Flight Planning.
16. Seaplanes.
17. Small UAS Operations.
18. Weight and Balance.
19. Multi-Engine and Jets.
20. Flying at Night.
21. Weather Minimums and Final Tips.
Special Lecture: F-22 Flight Controls.
Special Lecture: The How and the Why of IFR.
Special Lecture: Oshkosh 2018—Safe Space for Light Aircraft Pilots.

Taught by

Dr. Philip Greenspun and Dr. Tina Srivastava

Reviews

4.9 rating, based on 24 Class Central reviews

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Amir Ali @Executivelife2060

For those that are interested in flying these lectures are made for you to understand exactly what you need to know to go the extra step and that is a Cockpit.
Emmanuel Moffat Mathiya

First of all I should thank the team for organizing this course, to empower individuals who have interest in pursuing a career in piloting. The course has really taught me the basics of becoming a good pilot, the fundamental factors to consider when flying a plane, navigation in all sort of environment. Above all I would prefer if you make PDFs available as well so that more content can be found in written formats and can be downloaded and use at any conveniences.
Fadi Dekkan

This isn't an average course , but rather a fully designed and detailed program with sufficient information and knowledge. Special thanks to the wonderful professionals who delivered such a profound sum of knowledge. I did enjoy every bit of it and it was well organised and well delivered with clarity and didactic modes

Many thanks
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Aayan Marwaha

Great course for aviation enthusiasts.
Good way to pass your Easter break if you wanna learn some stuff about aerospace and aeronautics.
Jeffrey Nunn

This course was both entertaining, and informative. I especially enjoyed the F-22 portion, that was a very fun treat.
Maria Jacob

I am 18 years old and have an interest in the aviation field. Even beginners can understand the class with ease, the course was really good and interesting. Personally, the class on the raptor was my favourite, and hoped it would have been a bit more longer.

In this class, they didn't stop with planes but they gave a basic knowledge of helicopters, drones etc. I would promote this class to anyone who needs a theoretical basic understanding of aviation.
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Mansi Padaliya

Useful course for those who is interested in flying and want to become pilot.Each part of this course is well taught and explained by experienced lecturer. To add this platform provide free course which is cherry on the cake because many students can’t go to MIT physically so this is the best way to pursue such good course from good college.
Joyita Dhar

That was amazing session. I learned a lot of things about aircraft and much more . I got huge knowledge about aircraft air carrier and much more. The scientific method and terms are completely amazing . I am happy to learn something new which will be help me to increase my knowledge level .
Razerx441

Very interesting i learned new things about aviation. And also this helps me gain more knowledge in aviation and also on learning more about interesting facts in aviation
Pilot.ramtin Haj

It was a good course, the professor was excellent, he explained the aerodynamics of the Seqal center, landing gear, components and parts, the teaching method was very good.
Aravind Kumar

I obtained a deep knowledge about fundamentals of PPL and navigation and charts, etc,. It was really very helpful for my PPL training.
DUNNA SAI GANESH

It's very good to understand about this course and I love the way his teaches understandable and lovable
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This course was amazing ! It gave a really good introduction to pilot ground school and what to expect. Everything from planning, tower control, human aviation performance and much more. Overall, this video is something to watch if your just learning how to fly.
Priyanka Das Dutta

This is a best online course . Every one should try this who are interested in this line .it will be great platform to enhance the knowledge about aviation sector
Virendra Singh

I've learned alot. Lectures explained everything in details. I surely recommend this course for anyone who's thinking about taking this ground school course.
MOHD SYAFIQ MD FADZIL

yes, this is what i looking for. but it is very helpful and appreciated if any certificate issued for every free course like this.
Mazen Sherif Mohamed

Great and nice info about this topic
Helpful
Alot of knowledge. Learned many things
Thanks for every instructor in this video
Nabeel Nawaz Khan

Great course I learnt many great things and now I have so much knowledge of aerospace and i have studied it very well