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GROUND SCHOOL

Mission: To provide a low-cost way for all interested Midshipmen to complete their ground school training in order to pursue a Private Pilot's License.

Vision: For all interested Midshipmen to pass their FAA Written Test.

Basic Information about a Private Pilot's License

List of Supplies:

• Gleim Book
• E6B Flight Computer
• Flight Plotter
• Pilot's Logbook
• Washington Sectional Chart

Lesson Notes/Power Points:

1. Lesson One - Class Intro
   • Private Pilot's License
   • List of Local FAA Testing Centers
2. Lesson Two - Aerodynamics
   • Power Point
   • Lecture Notes
3. Lesson Three - Instruments & Systems
   • Power Point
   • Engine & Electrical System Notes
   • Magnetic Compass Notes
4. Lesson Four - Navigation Systems
   • Power Point
   • Lecture Notes
5. Lesson Five - Airspace
   • Power Point
   • Lecture Notes
   • A/FD Excerpt
   • Supplmental Reading
6. Lesson Six - Airports
   • Power Point
   • Lecture Notes
7. Lesson Seven - Aeromedical Factors and Decision Making/Communications
   • Refer to Lesson Six Notes.
8. Lesson Eight - Weather
   • Power Point
   • More detailed ppt
   • Lecture Notes
   • Space Shuttle Launch
   • Atmosphere graphic
9. Lesson Nine - Weather Sources
   • Power Point
   • Lecture Notes
   • Prog Chart PDF
   • Good overview PDF
   • Gleim Chapter on Weather Sources
10. Lesson Ten - Weather Sources II
    • Continue using Lesson Nine Notes
11. Lesson Eleven - FARs
    • Power Point
12. Lesson Tweleve - Weight & Balance/Performance
    • Power Point
    • Performance Notes
    • Weight and Balance Notes
13. Lesson Thirteen - E6B
    • Power Point
    • Lecture Notes
14. Lesson Fourteen - Plan Flight
    • Lecture Notes
    • ACY A/FD Entry
    • Example Flight Log/Flight Plan
    • W29 A/FD Entry