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NPPL to PPL(A) Licence Bridging Theory Courses

NPPL(A) to PPL(A) Flight Performance & Planning & Navigation Bridging Course

It's important to understand the factors that affect aircraft performance, as well as being able to do performance and mass and balance calculations to ensure the aircraft is operated within the design limitations. This course also includes Radio Navigation which is another requirement for the NPPL(A) to PPL(A) licence updgrade.

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  • 7 lessons
  • 4 progress tests + exam
  • 2 certificates
  • For licensed pilots

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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) Flight Performance & Planning & Navigation Bridging Exam.

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What's included

Everything you need, in one place

  • 7 lessons271 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

7 lessons, step by step

  1. 1Mass and Balance and Performance Factors63 slides
  2. 2Take-off Performance40 slides
  3. 3Climb, Cruise and Landing Performance59 slides
  4. 4Radio Basics and Radar22 slides
  5. 5Radio Navigation57 slides
  6. 6GNSS and Moving Maps24 slides
  7. 7Course Exam6 slides

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