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NPPL to PPL(A) Licence Bridging Theory Courses

NPPL(A) to PPL(A) Aircraft General Knowledge Bridging Course

A technical knowledge helps in problem determination when things go wrong, and backs up the "why" we do things in Operational Procedures.

  • 9 lessons
  • 8 progress tests + exam
  • 2 certificates
  • For licensed pilots

The course

What you'll learn

This course is one of the bridge courses that is required for an NPPL(A) holder to move to a PART-FCL PPL(A).

At the end of this course, you will have the necessary knowledge to pass the official CAA NPPL(A) to PPL(A) Aircraft General Knowledge Bridging Exam.

The instrument panel of a light training aircraft
Every instrument explained
A pilot draining a fuel sample to check for water
Know your aircraft

What's included

Everything you need, in one place

  • 9 lessons306 illustrated slides, at your own pace, picking up where you left off.
  • 8 progress testsCheck what you've learnt as you go, with explanations to learn from.
  • Course examTimed, exam-style questions, so the real exam holds no surprises.
  • Certificate of completionYours when you pass the course exam.
  • Exam readiness certificateShows you're ready to sit the official exam.
  • Kept up to dateUp-to-date material that stays up to date.
  • Study anywhereOn your computer, tablet or phone.

Course contents

9 lessons, step by step

  1. 1Airframe, Undercarriage and Hydraulics57 slides
  2. 2Propellers32 slides
  3. 3The Piston Engine37 slides
  4. 4Fuel and Induction Systems39 slides
  5. 5Ignition and Electrical Systems38 slides
  6. 6Cooling and Instrumentation15 slides
  7. 7Flight Instruments50 slides
  8. 8Alerting, Communications, GNSS and Safety32 slides
  9. 9Course Exam6 slides

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  • Every lesson in the course
  • 8 progress tests
  • The course exam
  • 2 certificates
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  • 8 progress tests
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