Exploring the curriculum: What is covered in aviation ground school for student pilots?

An aspiring pilot must acquire theoretical knowledge from an Approved Training Organisation (ATO), commonly known as flying school. The ATOs prepare student pilots to pass the flying practical test/ check ride and also takes them through a learning schedule that preps them for written examinations which are mostly computer based and situated at the CAA.

The subjects of study include:

1. Air Law

2. Meteorology

3. Human performance and limitations

4. Navigation General & Radio Aids

5. Navigation Plotting

6. Principles of Flight

7. Operational Procedures

8. Flight Performance, Planning, Mass and Balance

9. Aircraft Technical & General ( Including Instruments, Electrics, Power plant)

10. Radio Telephony Procedures

11. English Proficiency