Private Pilot Ground School
These lectures are offered through the MIT OpenCourseWare Creative Commons license. These were actual lectures delivered over three days in January 2019 by MIT Professors: Dr. Philip Greenspun and Dr. Tina Srivastava in their Independent Activities Period (IAP) Private Pilot Ground School. You should start by reviewing their syllabus and course objectives. Afterwards, click on each of the lectures and learn!
Lecture One: Introduction
Synopsis: This first lecture introduces the background and course objectives of this three-day workshop of ground school for pilots. The main purpose is to help students prepare for the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Test.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Lecture 2: Airplane Aerodynamics
Synopsis: This lecture introduces the fundamental knowledge and basic principles of airplane aerodynamics.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Lecture 3: Learning to Fly
Synopsis: This lecture introduces the details in acquiring a FAA Pilot Certificate.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Lecture 4: Aircraft Systems
Synopsis: This lecture introduces different aircraft systems.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Special Lecture: Oshkosh 2018
Synopsis: This is a special lecture with Philip Greenspun about Oshkosh 2018.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Lecture 5: Charts and Airspace
Synopsis: This lecture focuses on aeronautical charts.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Lecture 6: The Flight Environment
Synopsis: This lecture covered the topics of flying and landing at an airport.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Lecture 7: Navigation
Synopsis: This lecture focuses on how to navigate an airplane.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Lecture 8: Helicopter Aerodynamics
Synopsis: This lecture focuses on the aerodynamics of helicopters.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Special Lecture: F-22 Flight Controls
Synopsis: This lecture features Lieutenant Colonel Randy Gordon to share experience in flying fighter jet.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Lecture 9: Meteorology
Synopsis: This lecture covers basic weather theory, weather patterns, and related hazards.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Lecture 10: Communication and Flight Information
Synopsis: This lecture covered topics of radar and ATC services, radio procedures, and sources of flight information.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Lecture 11: Aircraft Ownership & Maintenance
Synopsis: This lecture covered aircraft maintenance, preventative maintenance, and alterations.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Special Lecture: The How and the Why of IFR
Synopsis: This is a special lecture with Tina Srisvastava.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Lecture 12: Aircraft Performance
Synopsis: This lecture discusses various factors affecting aircraft performance and how to predict performance for all flight phases.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Lecture 13: Interpreting Weather Data
Synopsis: This lecture covered topics in understanding various weather reports and forecasts, and introduces graphic weather products.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Lecture 14: Human Factors
Synopsis: This lecture discusses aeromedical factors and aeronautical decision-making.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Lecture 15: Flight Planning
Synopsis: This lecture introduces various tools for flight planning.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Lecture 16: Seaplanes
Synopsis: This lecture introduces different types of seaplanes.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Lecture 17: Small UAS Operations
Synopsis: This lecture is with guest speaker, Michael Holzwarth, who delivers information about drones.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Lecture 18: Weight and Balance
Synopsis: This lecture discusses the topic of weight and balance during aircraft operation.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Lecture 19: Multi-Engine and Jets
Synopsis: This lecture discusses the multi-engine aircraft, including the twin-turbojets.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Lecture 20: Flying at Night
Synopsis: This lecture discusses the visual flight rules (VFR), issues and challenges when operating aircraft at night.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Lecture 21: Weather Minimums and Final Tips
Synopsis: This last lecture discusses the greater challenges that a VFR pilot face than an IFR pilot; Final review.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
Dr. Philip Greenspun & Dr. Tina Srivastava. Private Pilot Ground School. January IAP 2019. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCouseWare. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.
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