
CPL COURSE
Originally designed for the training of South African Air Force Aircrew the advanced theoretical training have been in development since 1993. The material has been extended significantly to include CAA SA Commercial Licensing.
The series of self-study lessons includes the PPL modules and the aim of the course is to train private pilot license holders to a standard that will enable them to pass the prescribed SACAA CPL examinations.

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Recommended study period – 4 months
30 Days Subscription
- Computer Based Training, 131 Lessons – 110 hours
- Online manuals
- Examinations with revision
- includes PPL subjects, workbooks and examinations
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4 Months Subscription + additional set of eBooks
Subscribe for 4 months and get an additional set of Commercial Pilot and Instrument Rating eBooks (11 titles) including 360 pages of mock examination questions & answers. Books are in PDF format valued at R 2,400.00
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Principles of Flight (General)
» Introduction to Aerodynamics
» Types of Airflow
» Lift
» Drag
» Stalling
» Lift Augmentation
» Flight Controls
» Aircraft in Flight
» Propellers
» Stability
» The Spin |
Principle of Flight (Helicopter)
» Introduction to Helicopter Flight Theory
» Definitions
» Helicopter Control
» Helicopter Flight – Hovering
» Helicopter Flight – Forward Flight
» Power Required
» Autorotation
» Hazardous Conditions and Recovery Actions
» Helicopter Stability |
Principles of Flight (Supersonic)
» Definitions
» Compressibility Theory
» Lift in High-speed Flight
» Drag in High-speed Flight
» High-speed Wing Designs |
Principles of Flight (Multi-engine)
» Assymetric Forces and Couples
» Control in Assymetric Power Flight
» Minimum Control and Safety Speeds
» Single Engine Performance
» Assymetric Procedures and Manoeuvres |
Instrumentation
» Gyroscopes
» Directional Gyro Indicator
» Artificial Horizon
» Turn-and-Slip Indicator
» Pitot-Static System
» Airspeed Indicator
» Altimeter
» Vertical Speed Indicator
» Machmeter
» Magnetism
» Direct Reading Magnetic Compass
» Aircraft Magnetism
» Accelerometer
» Measuring Temperature
» Angle of Attack Indicator
» Remote Reading Magnetic Compass
» Flight Director System |
Meteorology
» The Atmosphere
» Atmospheric Pressure
» Temperature
» Density
» Humidity
» Stability, Lapse Rate, Adiabatic Process
» Wind
» Air Masses
» Clouds
» Fog and Mist
» Visibility
» Precipitation
» Fronts
» Thunderstorms
» Turbulence
» Ice Accretion
» Pressure Systems
» Climatology
» Synoptics and Synoptic Charts
» Meteorological Reports
» Meteorological Organisations |
Communications
» Distress Communication |
Powerplants
» Supercharging and Limitations
» Start and Stop Procedures
» Engine Handling in Flight |
Powerplants (Turbine)
» Compression and Airflow
» Turbines
» Exhaust Systems
» Start and Ignition
» Cooling and Lubrication
» Gas Turbine Applications |
Systems Airframes
» Design and Construction
» Landing Gear
» Aircraft Electrical Systems
» Aircraft Fuel Systems
» Aircraft Hydraulic Systems
» Oxygen Systems
» Environmental Control Systems
» Anti-Icing and De-Icing Systems |
Navigation
» The Earth
» Distance and Direction
» Convergency
» Scale
» Projections
» Mercator
» Lambert
» Solar System
» Time
» Sunrise and Sunset
» Relative Velocity
» 1-in-60 Rule |
Human Performance
» Introduction to Human Performance
» Systems in the Human Body
» The Human Body in Aviation
» Maintaining Health in Aviation |
Airmanship
» Airspace and ATS
» Rules of the Air
» Flight Rules |
Flight Planning and Aircraft Performance>
» Terminology
» Multi-engine Flight Performance
» Fuel Flight Plan
» Calculations
» Weight and Balance
» PET, PNR and CP |
Instrument Flight Procedures>
» Definitions and Charts
» Introduction to Instrument Procedures
» General Procedures
» Holding Patterns and Procedures
» Instrument Approach Procedures
» Instrument Letdown Procedures
» Air Traffic Control Procedures
» Communication Procedures
» Flight Plans
» Aerodromes, Lighting and Markings |
Radio Navigation
» Basic Radio Theory
» NDB/ADF
» VOR/DME
» ILS
» Radar
» Altimeters
» Other Systems |
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