Fixed-Wing PPL Study Guide
All 9 UK CAA PPL(A) written exam subjects, plus practical guidance for training on types such as the PA-28 and C152. Use the sidebar to jump to any subject.
Getting Started
How the UK CAA PPL(A) training path, exams, and instructor expectations fit together.
Air Law
UK aviation law, airspace classification, rules of the air, and licencing requirements.
Meteorology
Reading METARs, TAFs, SIGMETs, and making sound VFR weather decisions.
Navigation
Dead reckoning, VOR/NDB use, chart reading, and safe navigation techniques.
Aircraft General Knowledge
Airframes, engines, instruments, electrical systems, and fuel systems for the PPL(A) exam.
Flight Performance & Planning
Performance tables, mass and balance, fuel planning, and pre-flight decision-making.
Human Performance & Limitations
Threat and error management, hypoxia, stress, fatigue, and decision-making under load.
Operational Procedures
VFR procedures, emergency actions, ICAO procedures, and pre-flight administration.
Principles of Flight
Lift, drag, thrust, stability, and the aerodynamic forces acting on a fixed-wing aircraft.
Communications
CAP 413 phraseology, standard RT flows, common mistakes, and exam technique.
First 100 Hours
How to build experience safely after the skills test without overreaching.
Resources
Printable checklists, quick-reference cards, and planning templates.