PPL Training

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Decks in this class (147)

Acronyms
Navaid 1,
Tacan 2,
Vor 3
6  cards
Communication
Light gun signals steady green 1,
Light gun signals steady green 2,
Light gun signals steady green 3
34  cards
Flight categories in the U.S.
Vfr 1,
Marginal vfr 2,
Ifr 3
8  cards
Flight Planning
Preflight actions checklist 1,
Passenger briefing checklist 2,
Vfr fuel requirements 3
38  cards
Hazardous Attitudes
Anti authority 1,
Impulsivity 2,
Invulnerability 3
21  cards
PHAK 1: Introduction To Flying
0  cards
PHAK 2: Aeronautical Decision-Making
What does adm stand for 1,
What is adm 2,
What does crm stand for 3
33  cards
PHAK 2: Aeronautical Decision-Making: Risk Assessment Matrix
What does the risk matrix do 1,
Likelihood of an event probable 2,
Likelihood of an event occasional 3
25  cards
PHAK 2: Aeronautical Decision-Making: IMSAFE & PAVE
One of the best ways single pilot...,
Imsafe illness 2,
Imsafe medication 3
17  cards
PHAK 2: Aeronautical Decision-Making: 3P, 5P, & DECIDE
Three models of a structured fram...,
What are the 5 ps 2,
If the flight is longer than 2 ho...
20  cards
PHAK 2: Aeronautical Decision-Making: Operational Pitfalls
Peer pressure 1,
Mindset 2,
Get there itis 3
12  cards
PHAK 2: Aeronautical Decision-Making: Stressors
Environmental 1,
Physiological stress 1,
Psychological stress 2
3  cards
PHAK 2: Aeronautical Decision-Making: External Resources
Flight service stations fsss are ...,
What are additional fss services ...,
What do select fsss in alaska pro...
4  cards
PHAK 2: Aeronautical Decision-Making: Situational Awareness
What is situational awareness 1,
What are the five fundamental ris...,
Many flight deck distractions beg...
4  cards
PHAK 2: Aeronautical Decision-Making: Managing Risk
Brief passengers using the safety...,
In addition to the safety list di...,
Use a sterile flight deck one tha...
5  cards
PHAK 3: Aircraft Construction
Categories of aircraft for certif...,
The faa certifies three types of ...,
What does cfr stand for 3
158  cards
PHAK 4: Principles of Flight
Most of the atmosphere s oxygen i...,
Air is a 2,
Fluids take on the shape of 3
51  cards
PHAK 4: Principles of Flight: Airfoils
Line drawn from the leading edge ...,
An imaginary straight line drawn ...,
Mean camber line 3
17  cards
PHAK 5: Aerodynamics of Flight
The four forces acting on an airc...,
What is thrust 2,
What is drag 3
87  cards
PHAK 5
What are the four forces acting o...,
What is the relationship of force...,
Define angle of attack aoa 3
35  cards
PHAK 5: Aerodynamics of Flight, Control Surfaces 737 & 727
What is 1 1,
What is 2 2,
What is 3 3
37  cards
PHAK 5: Aerodynamics of Flight: Stability
What is aircraft stability 1,
What are the two types of stabili...,
What is static stability 3
54  cards
PHAK 5: Aerodynamics of Flight: Wings
What does mac stand for 1,
What is the mean aerodynamic chord 2,
What is wing planform 3
20  cards
PHAK 5: Aerodynamics of Flight: Flight Maneuvers
What happens to lift during a turn 1,
How does bank angle affect lift d...,
What is the role of the rudder in...
16  cards
PHAK 5: Aerodynamics of Flight: Stalls
What causes an aircraft stall 1,
Does a wing stop producing lift d...,
At what angle does a stall occur 3
15  cards
PHAK 5: Aerodynamics of Flight: AOA Indicators
What is the primary purpose of an...,
What are the benefits of aoa indi...,
Why is aoa better than airspeed f...
8  cards
PHAK 5: Aerodynamics of Flight: Propellers
What is the primary function of a...,
What is the blade angle of a prop...,
What is a fixed pitch propeller o...
13  cards
PHAK 5: Aerodynamics of Flight: Torque & P-Factor
What are the four elements that c...,
What is torque reaction in an air...,
How does torque reaction affect a...
20  cards
PHAK 5: Aerodynamics of Flight: Load Factors
What is a load factor in aviation 1,
What does 3 gs mean for an aircra...,
Why are load factors important fo...
53  cards
PHAK 5: Aerodynamics of Flight: Weight & Balance
Why is weight and balance data im...,
When should weight and balance da...,
What can happen if the cg is outs...
30  cards
PHAK 5: Aerodynamics of Flight: High Speed Flight
How is air treated in subsonic ae...,
What happens to air at speeds app...,
How can an aircraft experience bo...
54  cards
PHAK 6: Flight Controls: General
What are the basic components of ...,
Why were hydromechanical systems ...,
What is fly by wire 3
9  cards
PHAK 6: Flight Controls: Primary Flight Controls
How do primary flight controls af...,
How does airspeed affect the feel...,
What design feature limits the de...
75  cards
PHAK 6: Flight Controls: Secondary Flight Controls
What are secondary flight controls 1,
What are the components of second...,
What are flaps 3
49  cards
PHAK 6: Flight Controls: Secondary Flight Controls: Leading Edge Devices
What are leading edge devices 1,
What are four common types of lea...,
What is the function of fixed slo...
6  cards
PHAK 6: Flight Controls: Autopilot
What are secondary flight controls 1,
What are the components of second...,
What are flaps 3
13  cards
PHAK 7: Aircraft Systems: Reciprocating Engines
What are reciprocating engines 1,
What advancements have improved r...,
How do reciprocating engines conv...
14  cards
PHAK 7: Aircraft Systems: Propellers
What is a propeller 1,
How does a propeller generate thr...,
What factors affect the thrust pr...
30  cards
PHAK 7: Aircraft Systems: Induction Systems
What is the purpose of an inducti...,
Where does outside air enter the ...,
What is the role of the air filte...
53  cards
PHAK 7: Aircraft Systems: Induction Systems: Turbo & Superchargers
What is the purpose of supercharg...,
What is the key difference betwee...,
What instrument is used to monito...
30  cards
PHAK 7: Aircraft Systems: Ignition System
What is the purpose of the igniti...,
What are the main components of a...,
How does a magneto work 3
11  cards
PHAK 7: Aircraft Systems: Oil Systems
What are five primary functions o...,
What are the two types of oil sys...,
Where is oil stored in a wet sump...
13  cards
PHAK 7: Aircraft Systems: Engine Cooling Systems
Why is engine cooling necessary 1,
How is most engine heat expelled 2,
What are the two types of engine ...
12  cards
PHAK 7: Aircraft Systems: Exhaust Systems
What are the primary functions of...,
What components are included in a...,
How is cabin heat generated 3
7  cards
PHAK 7: Aircraft Systems: Starting System
What type of starter system is co...,
What are the components of the st...,
How does the starter engage the e...
7  cards
PHAK 7: Aircraft Systems: Combustion
What occurs during normal combust...,
What is detonation 2,
What are four common causes of de...
8  cards
PHAK 7: Aircraft Systems: FADEC
What is fadec 1,
How does fadec work in spark igni...,
How does fadec differ in compress...
10  cards
PHAK 7: Aircraft Systems: Turbine Engines
What are the five main components...,
How is thrust produced in a turbi...,
What are the key advantages of tu...
86  cards
PHAK 7: Aircraft Systems: Fuel Systems
What is the purpose of the fuel s...,
What conditions must the fuel sys...,
What are the two common classific...
87  cards
PHAK 7: Aircraft Systems: Heating System
Why is it important to understand...,
What should always be referenced ...,
What powers a fuel fired heater 3
13  cards
PHAK 7: Aircraft Systems: Aircraft Electrical System
What voltage do most small aircra...,
What are the eight primary compon...,
What does the alternator generato...
15  cards
PHAK 7: Aircraft Systems: Hydraulic Systems
What are three common application...,
What are the six basic components...,
What are three common application...
12  cards
PHAK 7: Aircraft Systems: Pressurized Aircraft
Why are aircraft flown at high al...,
How is pressurization achieved in...,
What is the typical cabin pressur...
18  cards
PHAK 7: Aircraft Systems: Aircraft Oxygen Systems
When is supplemental oxygen requi...,
When must all passengers have acc...,
At what altitudes is oxygen recom...
21  cards
PHAK 7: Aircraft Systems: Anti-ice & De-ice Systems
What is the difference between an...,
What six parts of an aircraft are...,
What should non certified aircraf...
15  cards
PHAK 8: Flight Instruments: Pitot-Static System
Which three instruments rely on t...,
What does the pitot static system...,
What does the pitot tube measure 3
127  cards
PHAK 8: Flight Instruments: EFD
Blank 1,
What is an electronic flight disp...,
What is the purpose of an airspee...
13  cards
PHAK 8: Flight Instruments: Gyroscopic Flight Instruments
Which instruments commonly utiliz...,
What is a gyroscope 2,
What are two key design character...
83  cards
PHAK 8: Flight Instruments: Gyroscopic Flight Instruments: Fluxgate Compass System
What principle does the flux gate...,
What is the flux valve made of 2,
What happens when the ac coil rea...
17  cards
PHAK 8: Flight Instruments: AOA Indicators
What is the primary purpose of an...,
What does the aoa indicator measu...,
Why is speed alone unreliable for...
6  cards
PHAK 8: Flight Instruments, Airspeeds
What is va 1,
What is vlo 2,
What is vle 3
16  cards
PHAK 8: Flight Instruments: Compass Systems
What creates the earth s magnetic...,
What are the two key characterist...,
What aircraft instruments utilize...
61  cards
PHAK 9: Flight Manuals and Other Documents: AFM
What key manuals and documents sh...,
Are aircraft documents and manual...,
What is an airplane flight manual...
78  cards
PHAK 9: Flight Manuals and Other Documents: Aircraft Registration
What certificate must an aircraft...,
Where must the certificate of air...,
When is the certificate of aircra...
8  cards
PHAK 9: Flight Manuals and Other Documents: Airworthiness Certificate
Who issues the airworthiness cert...,
What does the airworthiness certi...,
Where must the airworthiness cert...
10  cards
PHAK 9: Flight Manuals and Other Documents: Aircraft Maintenance
What is maintenance in the contex...,
Why is regular maintenance import...,
How often is preventive maintenan...
6  cards
PHAK 9: Flight Manuals and Other Documents: Aircraft Inspections
Who is responsible for maintainin...,
What is required to maintain airw...,
What is the minimum inspection re...
38  cards
PHAK 9: Flight Manuals and Other Documents: MELs
What does 14 cfr require for airc...,
What are the two methods for defe...,
Why is the 14 cfr part 91 section...
11  cards
PHAK 9: Flight Manuals and Other Documents: Preventative Maintenance
What is preventive maintenance 1,
Where is the list of allowable pr...,
What types of tasks are considere...
28  cards
PHAK 9: Flight Manuals and Other Documents: ADs
What is the purpose of airworthin...,
What are the two categories of ads 2,
Are ads regulatory 3
10  cards
PHAK 9: Flight Manuals and Other Documents: Owner/Operator Responsibilities
What two certificates must be pre...,
Who is responsible for maintainin...,
What does maintaining an airworth...
7  cards
PHAK 10: Weight and Balance: Weight Control
Why is compliance with weight and...,
What are the effects of operating...,
What happens if the center of gra...
19  cards
PHAK 10: Weight and Balance: Balance, Stability, & CG
What is the definition of balance...,
Why is the fore and aft cg locati...,
What is the cg center of gravity 3
19  cards
PHAK 10: Weight and Balance: Management
What does 14 cfr part 23 section ...,
Are pilots required to calculate ...,
What two factors controlled by th...
10  cards
PHAK 10: Weight and Balance: Terms & Definitions
What is the arm moment arm 1,
Define basic empty weight gama 2,
What is the center of gravity cg 3
23  cards
PHAK 10: Weight and Balance: Computations
How is the total weight of an air...,
How is balance achieved in weight...,
Are all aircraft equally prone to...
25  cards
PHAK 11: Aircraft Performance: Importance
What four factors affect aircraft...,
Where can a pilot find operating ...,
What types of data are included i...
7  cards
PHAK 11: Aircraft Performance: Atmosphere
Blank 1,
What is the atmosphere 2,
What percentage of the atmosphere...
47  cards
PHAK 11: Aircraft Performance: Performance
What is the atmosphere 1,
What percentage of the atmosphere...,
What percentage of the atmosphere...
12  cards
PHAK 11: Aircraft Performance: Straight & Level
What is required for an aircraft ...,
What defines the thrust required ...,
What are the two types of drag th...
12  cards
PHAK 11: Aircraft Performance: Climb
What does kinetic energy ke depen...,
What does potential energy pe dep...,
Define thrust 3
32  cards
PHAK 11: Aircraft Performance: Range
What does kinetic energy ke depen...,
What does potential energy pe dep...,
Define thrust 3
20  cards
PHAK 11: Aircraft Performance: Region of Reverse Command
What determines the power require...,
What condition must prevail in st...,
What does the power required curv...
12  cards
PHAK 11: Aircraft Performance: Takeoff & Landing
When do the majority of pilot cau...,
What type of motion characterizes...,
What are three important factors ...
51  cards
PHAK 11: Aircraft Performance: Charts
What do performance charts allow ...,
Where are performance charts found 2,
Under what four conditions are pe...
16  cards
PHAK 12: Weather: General
How high does the earth s atmosph...,
What is the composition of the at...,
What are the layers of the atmosp...
44  cards
PHAK 12: Weather: Fog
https://www.boldmethod.com/blog/lists/2025/10/these-six-types-of-fog/
20  cards
PHAK 12: Weather: Fronts
How are cold fronts shown on the ...,
How are warm fronts shown on the ...,
How are stationary fronts shown o...
23  cards
PHAK 12: Weather: Clouds
Cloud type is determined by 1,
Clouds are classified by 2,
Low clouds form 3
47  cards
PHAK 12: Weather: Cloud Identification
Media 1,
Media 2,
Media 3
14  cards
PHAK 12: Weather: Icing
What does structural icing do 1,
What is clear icing 2,
What is rime icing 3
4  cards
PHAK 12: Weather: Charts
Depiction of winds on a surface w...,
Depiction of winds on a surface w...,
Depiction of winds on a surface w...
9  cards
PHAK 12: Weather: Thunderstorms
Squall line 1,
Embedded thunderstorm 2,
3 ingredients or stages of a thun...
9  cards
PHAK 12: Weather: Pressure
Standard sea level pressure 1,
Trough 2,
Ridge 3
14  cards
PHAK 12: Weather: Humidity
Every 20 f increase in temperature 1,
Every 20 f decrease in temperature 2,
Water is present in the atmospher...
15  cards
PHAK 12: Weather: Precipitation
Precipitation 1,
Some types of precipitation 2,
Drizzle 3
9  cards
PHAK 12: Weather: Stability
What are the characteristics of s...,
What is surface visibility typica...,
What type of precipitation is fou...
8  cards
PHAK 13: Aviation Weather Services
The four types of weather observa...,
What are asos and awos 2,
Surface observations information ...
22  cards
PHAK 13: Aviation Weather Services: Cloud Reporting
Skc 1,
Ncd 2,
Clr 3
16  cards
PHAK 13: Aviation Weather Services: METAR Weather Codes
1,
Blank 2,
3
76  cards
PHAK 13: Aviation Weather Services: U.S. METAR Abbreviations
1,
Acc 2,
Acsl 3
119  cards
PHAK 13: Aviation Weather Services: Encoding PIREPS
1 xxx 1,
2 ua 2,
3 ov 3
13  cards
PHAK 13: Aviation Weather Services: Acronyms
What does metar stand for 1,
What does taf stand for 2,
What does pirep stand for 3
29  cards
PHAK 13: Aviation Weather Services: METARs
What is a meteorological terminal...,
When are metars issued 2,
What is a speci 3
15  cards
PHAK 13: Aviation Weather Services: TAF
What is a terminal aerodrome fore...,
What area is a taf report for 2,
The taf utilizes the same descrip...
17  cards
PHAK 13: Aviation Weather Services: Charts
What are weather charts 1,
Surface analysis chart 2,
How often are surface analysis ch...
29  cards
PHAK 13: Aviation Weather Services: ATC Displays
Atc refers to all weather areas d...,
All atc facilities using radar we...,
When the warp is not available a ...
7  cards
PHAK 13: Aviation Weather Services: Forecasts
What is an airmen s meteorologica...,
What is an airmet sierra 2,
What is an airmet tango 3
31  cards
PHAK 13: Aviation Weather Services: Weather Reports
What is a pilot weather report pi...,
What are the two types of pireps 2,
What do pireps contain 3
5  cards
PHAK 13: Aviation Weather Services: Pilot Responsibility
Product latency 1,
Product update cycles 2,
Indication of system failure 3
8  cards
PHAK 14: Airport Operations
Chevrons 1,
Demarcation bar 2,
Displaced threshold 3
36  cards
PHAK 14: Airport Operations, Landing Guides
Papi too high 1,
Papi slightly too high 2,
Papi on glide slope 3
41  cards
PHAK 14: Airport Operations, Runway Markings
Media 1,
Media 2,
Media 3
11  cards
PHAK 14: Airport Operations, Phonetic Alphabet & Numbers
A 1,
B 2,
C 3
35  cards
PHAK 15: Airspace: General
Uncontrolled airspace 1,
Controlled airspace 2,
Entry requirements class a 3
48  cards
PHAK 15: Airspace: Special Airspace
Special conservation area 1,
Overflight prohibition zone 2,
Prohibited area 3
21  cards
PHAK 15: Airspace: Special Airspace: ChatGPT 5 Pro
Noise sensitive areas 1,
National marine sanctuary overfli...,
Prohibited area 3
31  cards
PHAK 16: Navigation
What are the two most common ways...,
What is pilotage 2,
What is dead reckoning 3
25  cards
VFR Aeronautical Charts
Aeronautical Chart Users’ Guide Effective as of 31 October 2024 Pages 1- 41
335  cards
PHAK 17: Aeromedical Factors
ChatGPT 5 Pro Full Chapter
87  cards
PHAK Appendix B: Acronyms, Abbreviations, and NOTAM Contractions
0  cards
PHAK Appendix C: Airport Signs & Markings
Media 1,
Media 2,
Media 3
26  cards
WMO codes for cloud types
0 1,
1 2,
2 3
11  cards
Headings Opposites
What is the opposite of radial 000 1,
What is the opposite of radial 010 2,
What is the opposite of radial 020 3
36  cards
U.S. METAR numeric codes
11234 1,
20123 2,
4 012 3
11  cards
Pre Solo Written exam
General what personal documents a...,
General what are your limitations...,
General who has the final authori...
37  cards
AIM: Chapter 4
What is the primary function of a...,
What are the functions of airport...,
What services do fsss provide 3
36  cards
Acronyms for Memory (USA)
Imsafe personal readiness 1,
Pave risk categories 2,
3p risk loop 3
60  cards
Acronyms for Memory (International))
Freda s cruise check common abroad 1,
Hasell pre maneuver common abroad 2,
Bumpfitch pre landing common abro...
3  cards
ChatGPT 5 Night
Why does aviation have multiple d...,
Faa regulatory night define it 2,
What is civil twilight 3
40  cards
§ 61.113 Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command
61113 what s the general rule for...,
Quick mnemonic for 61113 exceptio...,
61113 b when may a private pilot ...
35  cards
14 CFR Part 39 — Airworthiness Directives
ChatGPT 5 Pro
32  cards
NTSB Part 830 accident / incident reporting requirements
What cfr part covers ntsb acciden...,
Which aircraft are covered by the...,
Who must make the immediate notif...
38  cards
PPL CHECKRIDE (ASEL) – Part 91: General Operating & Flight Rules
Who has final authority and respo...,
May the pic deviate from a rule i...,
What does 9113 prohibit 3
83  cards
Part 43: Maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, and alteration
What does 14 cfr part 43 cover 1,
Which aircraft are generally cove...,
Name two exclusions from part 43 ...
53  cards
VFR PPL
Blank 1,
How is class b airspace depicted ...,
What is the mode c veil and how i...
83  cards
Cessna N7989U Checklists
Initial 1,
Exterior summary 2,
Interior 3
17  cards
Cessna N7989U Emergency Checklists
Power loss immediately after take...,
Power loss in flight what are the...,
If no restart time permits what a...
14  cards
Cessna N7979U Airspeeds
Vr rotation 1,
Vx best angle 2,
Vy best rate 3
18  cards
Cessna N7989U: Maneuvers
Slow flight clean 1,
Slow flight dirty 2,
Power on stalls simulated over ro...
22  cards
Cessna POH
Limits maximum takeoff gross weig...,
Limits utility category maximum w...,
Limits baggage compartment limit 3
84  cards
MemoryAcronyms for Memory (USA) (Other)
Grabcard ifr equipment 1,
Lights camera action line up check 2,
Craft ifr clearance format 3
3  cards
Checkride Cram
What kind of landing gear does ou...,
What are victor airways 2,
What are vfr flyways 3
48  cards
Cessna N7989U
Max to weight 1,
Fuel type 2,
Usable fuel 3
38  cards
Hypoxia
What is hypoxia 1,
4 types easy memory the 4 h s 2,
Common ga triggers 3
9  cards
Inop
What is the first step when you f...,
Who is responsible for determinin...,
Who is responsible for maintenanc...
35  cards
N430G Airspeeds
Max demonstrated crosswind 1,
Vr 2,
Vx 3
19  cards

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