CP30S Commercial Pilot: Aviation Ground School

CP30S

Commercial Pilot

1 CR - 110 Hours

Aerodynamics - 25 Hours

II.1 Forces Acting on an Aircraft During Manoeuvres
II.2 Aerofoils - Pressure Distribution About an Aerofoil
II.3 Relative Airflow and Angle of Attack
II.4 Downwash - Wing Tip Vortices - Angle of Incidence
II.5 Propellers - Efficiency at Various Speeds
II.6 Fixed / Variable Pitch Propellers
II.7 Torque / Slipstream / Gyroscopic Effect / Asymmetric Thrust
II.8 Propeller Handling and Care
II.9 Design of the Wing - Planform - Area /Span / Chord - Aspect Ratio
II.12 Camber - Laminar Flow -Sweepback - Dihedral /Anhedral
II.13 Wash In / Wash Out - Slots /Slats - Wing Fences / Stall Strips
II.14 Spoilers - Flaps -Vortex Generators - Winglets - Canards
II.15 Load Factor - Centrifugal Force / Weight - Linear / Turns
II.16 Relationship of Load Factor to Stalling Speeds
II.17 Load Factors - Centrifugal Force / Weight - Load Factor - Linear Turns - Load factor and Stalling Speed - Structural Limitations - Gust Loads
II.18 Stability - Longitudinal - Lateral - Directional - Inherent Stability
II.19 Methods of Achieving Stability - Effect of Centre of Gravity Position
II.20 Flight Controls - Aeroplane Axes and Planes of Movement - Functions of Controls
II.21 Relationship Between Effects of Yaw and Roll - Adverse Yaw / Aileron Drag
II.22 Static / Dynamic Balancing of Controls - Trim / Trimming Devices

Mechanics of Aircraft - 20 Hours II.1 Engines Exhaust System - Ancillary Controls - Effects of Density Altitude / Humidity

II.2 Instruments - Engine Handling and Care

II.3 Carburetion - Theory of Operation - Fuel-Air Mixture / Mixture Controls

II.5 Carburetor Icing - Use of Carb Heat and Its Effects on Fuel-Air Mixture

II.6 Fuel Injection - Principle and Operation - Icing

II.7 Alternate Air

III.7 Electrical System - Generator - Alternator / Battery

II.8 Master / Alternator / Generator Switches / Ammeter / Load Meter

II.9 Bus Bars - Circuit Breakers / Fuses - Grounding / Bonding

II.10 Lubricating Systems and Oils - Viscosity / Grades / Seasonal Use

II.11 Methods of Lubrication - Venting - Filters - Pressure Relief - Oil Cooler

II.12 Fuel Systems and Fuels - Types - Colour / Properties - Density / Weight - Additives - Contamination and Deterioration

II.13Tank Location - Venting / Baffling - Fuel Line - Filters / Drains

II.14 Induction Manifold - Detonation / Pre-ignition - Causes and Effects

II.15 Vapour Lock - Fuel Heater - Primers

II.16 Fuel Management - Ground / Air - Fuel Handling - Fueling Aircraft - Grounding / Bonding

II.17 Other Aircraft Systems - Oxygen - Vacuum - Pressurization - De-Icing / Anti- Icing - Environmental Systems

II.18 Integrating Phases I through IV - Preparation for Transport Canada examination

Knowledge of Air Law - 45 Hours II.1 Administration and Compliance - Inspection - Documentation and Prohibitions - Record Keeping

II.2 Aerodromes and Airports -Application - Markers and Markings - Lighting - Prohibitions - Fire Prevention

II.3 Flight Crew Permits - Licenses and Ratings -Personal Logs

II.4 Flight Training Units - Application - Requirements

III.12 General Operating and Flight Rules - Interpretation

II.5 Airspace Classification and Use - Transponder Airspace - IFR or VFR in Class F Restricted Airspace

II.6 VFR Flight in Class A Airspace
II.7 VFR Flight in Class B Airspace
II.8 VFR Flight in Class C Airspace
II.9 VFR Flight in Class D Airspace

II.10 Operating and Flight Rules - Reckless or Negligent Operation of Aircraft

II.11 Fitness of Flight Crew - Substance Abuse Crew / Passengers - Compliance

II.21 Over Flights - Take-offs - Approaches - Landing - Minimum Altitudes and Distances

II.22 Right-of-Way - Avoidance of Collisions
II.23 Compliance with Air Traffic Control Instructions

II.24 Altimeter Setting and Operation Procedures in Standard Pressure Regions / Transition between regions

II.25 Rations and Emergency Equipment Requirements
II.26 Flight Preparation - Flight Plans / Itineraries - Requirement

II.27 Contents and Filing Flight Plan / Itinerary - Changes in Flight Plan

II.28 Arrival Report - Overdue Aircraft Reports
II.29 Pre-Flight and Fuel Requirements
II.30 Operation at or in the Vicinity of an Aerodrome - General
II.31 VFR / IFR and Mandatory Frequency (MF)

II.32 MF Reporting Procedures - Entering - Departure - Arrival -Continuous Circuits

II.33 Visual Flight Rules - Minimum Meteorological Conditions in Controlled Airspace / Uncontrolled Airspace

II.34 VFR Over-the-Top - Special VFR Flight

II.35 Radio Communications - Continuous Listening Watch - Two-way Failure in VFR Flight

II.36 Emergency Communications and Security
II.37 Aircraft Requirements - Aircraft Equipment Requirements
II.38 Aircraft Maintenance Requirements - Schedule - Inspection - Release
II.39 Technical Records - Requirements Journey Log - Transfer of Records

Psychology of Pilot Decisions - Human Factors - 15 Hours II.25 The Pilot and the Operating Environment - Personal Health / Fitness - Diet / Nutrition

II.26 Medications - Prescribed and OTC - Substance Abuse

II.27 Pregnancy - Heat / Cold - Noise / Vibration

II.28 Toxic Hazards

III. 30 Aviation Psychology - the Decision Making Process - Factors Influencing Decision Making

III.31 Situational Awareness - Stress - Managing Risk - Attitudes
III.32 Workload - Attention and Information Processing

Level III Flight Training Device - 5 Hours