Aircraft and Engines (Aircraft and Instruments in case of Balloons)
- Elementary knowledge of – density, pressure, temperature, humidity and the relationship between them
- Understanding of the terms – thrust, drag, lift, weight, aerofoil, angle of attack, centre of lift, stalling, range, endurance etc.
- Elementary knowledge of the forces acting on an aerofoil in level flight; understanding of Bernoulli’s Theorem
- Elementary knowledge of the primary controls, understanding of the uses of aileron, rudder, elevator, stabilizer, trimming devices, flaps, landing gear etc.
- General knowledge of the principle of operation of a piston engine an associated systems.
- Elementary knowledge of the principle of a fixed pitch propeller
- Elementary knowledge of weight and balance
- Basic knowledge of firstaid, the use of generally available firstaidkits
- Elementary knowledge of
- i) Certificate of Airworthiness
- ii) Certificate of Registration
- iii) Certificate of Release to Service
- iv) Airworthiness Review Certificate
- Basic knowledge of the following systems of the type of aircraft:
- a) flying controls and flaps
- b) landing gear
- c) electrical system
- d) heating and ventilating system
- e) flight instruments
- f) type of propellers
- Adequate knowledge of the instrumentation and radio navigation aids pertaining to the aircraft
- Basic handling and care of aircraft
Syllabus for Examination for Issue of Student Pilot’s Licence - Technical General (DGCA)
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Elementary knowledge of – density, pressure, temperature, humidity and the relationship between them
Understanding of the terms – thrust, drag, lift, weight, aerofoil, angle of attack, centre of lift, stalling, range, endurance etc.
Elementary knowledge of the forces acting on an aerofoil in level flight; understanding of Bernoulli’s Theorem
Elementary knowledge of the primary controls, understanding of the uses of aileron, rudder, elevator, stabilizer, trimming devices, flaps, landing gear etc.
General knowledge of the principle of operation of a piston engine an associated systems.
Elementary knowledge of the principle of a fixed pitch propeller
Elementary knowledge of weight and balance
Basic knowledge of firstaid, the use of generally available firstaidkits
Elementary knowledge of
i) Certificate of Airworthiness
ii) Certificate of Registration
iii) Certificate of Release to Service
iv) Airworthiness Review Certificate
Basic knowledge of the following systems of the type of aircraft:
a) flying controls and flaps
b) landing gear
c) electrical system
d) heating and ventilating system
e) flight instruments
f) type of propellers
Adequate knowledge of the instrumentation and radio navigation aids pertaining to the aircraft
Basic handling and care of aircraft