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The ATPL theoretical knowledge subjects

KSA100

KSA100 is designed to assess the student's knowledge, skills, and attitudes and is taken throughout the theoretical training course.

General Navigation

Navigating the skies begins with understanding the fundamental concepts of general navigation, such as latitude and longitude.

Aircraft General Knowledge

Covering the subjects of Aircraft Systems, Powerplants and Electrics, AGK gives you an overview of how an aircraft and its engines work.

Air Law

Learn the laws and regulations that govern global air travel as well as airport signs, licensing and safety.

Principles of Flight

Principles of Flight (POF) is a foundation subject. You will be taught to understand the forces acting on an aircraft during flight, these include lift, drag, thrust and weight. You will also look into stability, limitations and aerodynamics.

Meteorology

A pilot must have an understanding of Met so you will study the air environment and how different weather, cloud and atmospheric conditions, can affect flight operations.

Flight Instruments

Instrumentation covers everything from simple display up to the workings of the autoflight systems.

Mass and Balance

The correct loading of the aircraft is very important and in Mass and Balance you will learn how this affects the aircraft.

Operational Procedures

Operational procedures vary by aircraft type and operator, in OP you will go into detail about the number of regulations and procedures you will need to know before a flight.

Radio Navigation

In RNav you will learn about the different Radio Navigation aids that are used during operations of the aircraft.

Human Performance and Limitations

This subject includes physiological, sleep and health problems that can arise when flying at high altitudes and for long durations.

Aircraft Performance

It is very important that a pilot understands how an aircraft will perform in different conditions and configurations.

Flight Planning

In this subject, you will learn about the various rules and factors required when planning and flying a trip. Including all the calculations needed for flying such as the cruising level, speed, fuel and ground clearance.

Communications

Communications covers all the essential information you’ll need to know when communicating with air traffic control including general operating procedures, distress and urgency procedures and relevant weather information.