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Individual Initial Licence Theory Courses

Operational Procedures (Aeroplanes)

Learn all about the procedures that we must use as pilots to ensure standardisation and safety.

  • 8 lessons
  • 4 progress tests + exam
  • 2 certificates
  • For student pilots

The course

What you'll learn

This course is one of the theoretical knowledge subjects required for the issue of a Pilots Licence for Aeroplanes (fixed wing aircraft).

At the end of this course, you will have a thorough grounding in the relevant aspects of the subject matter that you will use in your everyday flying.

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Safety first
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Procedures that keep you safe

What's included

Everything you need, in one place

  • 8 lessons191 illustrated slides, at your own pace, picking up where you left off.
  • 4 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

8 lessons, step by step

  1. 1Introduction and the Regulations22 slides
  2. 2Aircraft and Airworthiness22 slides
  3. 3General and Pre-flight Operations36 slides
  4. 4Aerodrome Markings, Lighting and Signals31 slides
  5. 5Flight Operations and Runway Conditions19 slides
  6. 6Wake Turbulence21 slides
  7. 7Wind Shear, Emergencies and Other Operations34 slides
  8. 8Course Exam6 slides

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  • 4 progress tests
  • The course exam
  • 2 certificates
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