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Discover introductory aviation New Zealand Aircraft Technical Knowledge topics in our worldclass PPL Aircraft Technical Knowledge (A) online course.

Study 42 comprehensive topics in our online PPL Aircraft Technical Knowledge (A) theory course which covers all aspects of the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand syllabus.

Topics: Our PPL Aircraft Technical Knowledge (A) online course comprehensively covers all key topics required for the NZCAA syllabus.

Multi choice questions: We have included over 400 instant feedback online multi choice questions to help you get fully prepared for your exams.

Images: Enjoy over 260 images, audio, illustrations and other media in our comprehensive PPL Aircraft Technical Knowledge (A) online course.

Sample exam: Fine tune your study with a comprehensive sample exam covering targeted syllabus items.

Course Mastery: Our unique mastery chart indicates your live progress through the individual course competencies. These competencies are directly related to the NZCAA course syllabus requirements - giving you a great view on your understanding of each course.

Course progress: See exactly how much of the course you have completed with our live progress chart

Here is the course outline:

1. Definitions, Terminology, Units and Abbreviations 

This module includes; Definitions, Terminology, Units and Abbreviations 

2. The Atmosphere

This module includes; The Atmosphere

3. Basic Aerodynamic Theory

This module includes; Basic Aerodynamic Theory

4. General Piston Engines

This module includes; General Piston Engine

5. Carburation

This module includes; Carburation

6. Fuel and Fuel Systems

This module includes; Fuel Injection, Fuel, Fuel System Components and Fuel Tanks

7. Exhaust Systems

This module includes; Exhaust Systems

8. Ignition Systems

This module includes; Ignition Systems - Magneto Ignition and Ignition Systems - Solid State

9. Engine Management - Piston

This module includes; Engine Management - Piston

10. Electrical Systems - DC

This module includes; Electrical Systems - DC

11. Lubrication Systems - Engines

This module includes; Lubrication Systems - Engines

12. Engine Instruments

This module includes; Engine Instruments

13. Pressure Instruments

This module includes; Pressure Instruments

14. Magnetic Instruments

This module includes; Magnetic Instruments

15. Gyroscopic Instruments

This module includes; Gyroscopic Instruments

16. Global Navigation Satellite System

This module includes; Global Navigation Satellite System

17. Warning and Emergency Systems

This module includes; Terrain Collision Avoidance System (TCAS), Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS) and Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) System

18. Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS)

This module includes; Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS)

19. Cooling Systems

This module includes; Cooling Systems

20. Landing Gear - Fixed

This module includes; Landing Gear - Fixed

21. Aeroplane Aerodynamic Theory and Basic Flying Controls 

This module includes; Aeroplane Aerodynamic Theory and Basic Flying Controls 

22. Straight and Level Flight

This module includes; Straight and Level Flight

23. Climbing Flight

This module includes; Climbing Flight

24. Descending Flight

This module includes; Descending Flight

25. Turning Flight

This module includes; Turning Flight

26. Stalling and Spinning

This module includes; Stalling and Spinning

27. Airframe Structure

This module includes; Airframe Structure

28. Propellers  

This module includes; Propellers  

29. Control Systems

This module includes; Control Systems

30. Performance Factors

This module includes; Performance Factors

31. Take-off and Landing Performance

This module includes; Take-off and Landing Performance

32. Weight and Balance

This module includes; Definitions, Terminology and Abbreviations; Weight and Loading; and Centre of Gravity (C of G)

33. Sample Exam

Take this online sample exam in the final week before your actual external PPL Aircraft Technical Knowledge (A) examination. Allow 90 minutes for this exam. Your goal is to get over 75% in the sample exam. The sample exam has 45 questions. You can sit this sample exam once - so ensure you are fully prepared.

34. Review

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