ANAC Private Pilot Airplane (PPA) (ANAC) study plan

Map the structure of Brazilian air law sources (RBAC, ICA 100-12, Código Brasileiro de Aeronáutica) and state which source governs which operational question

Memorize aircraft category, airspace classification, and right-of-way rules well enough to answer recall questions without notes

Explain VFR weather minimums and cruising altitude rules for the classes of airspace you will actually fly in

Interpret a basic aerodrome/airspace chart legend and identify controlled versus uncontrolled fields

Apply flight-plan, fuel-reserve, and document-carriage requirements to realistic short cross-country scenarios

Describe the four forces and how they interact in steady-state climb, cruise, and descent

Explain how angle of attack, load factor, and stall speed relate, including accelerated stalls

Distinguish induced versus parasite drag and identify the region of the power curve where each dominates

Explain stability (static and dynamic, longitudinal and lateral) and predict aircraft behavior after a disturbance

Describe the function and failure symptoms of the primary and secondary flight controls and the trim system

Trace the four-stroke cycle and identify the effect of mixture, carburetor heat, and magneto checks on engine operation

Identify the components and normal indications of the pitot-static and gyroscopic instrument systems

List the electrical, fuel, and hydraulic system components and state the correct pilot response to each common failure

Compute weight and balance for a given loading and determine whether the CG falls inside the envelope

Extract takeoff, landing, and climb performance figures from a POH-style table and correct them for density altitude and wind

Calculate density altitude and explain its effect on takeoff roll, climb rate, and engine power

Build a fuel and time plan for a 200 NM cross-country including reserves and contingency

Explain how temperature, pressure, and humidity combine to form the standard atmosphere and affect altimeter readings

Identify the conditions that produce fog, thunderstorms, icing, and wind shear, and state the associated hazards

Read and interpret a METAR and TAF well enough to make a go/no-go call for a planned flight

Plot a multi-leg course on a chart and compute true heading using variation, deviation, and wind correction

Compute groundspeed, ETA, and fuel burn per leg from wind data

Explain the principles behind VOR, GPS, and dead reckoning position fixing

Interpret in-flight weather hazards and describe the diversion decision process

Explain hypoxia, hyperventilation, spatial disorientation, and carbon monoxide poisoning, and state the recognition and response for each

Describe the effects of fatigue, stress, and alcohol on decision-making, and apply the IMSAFE checklist to realistic scenarios

Sequence the preflight, engine start, run-up, and emergency checklists for a typical light single

Describe actions for engine failure in flight, forced landing, and in-flight fire

Diagnose weak areas by scoring a full-length timed practice exam and grouping errors by domain

Re-study the two lowest-scoring domains until self-quiz accuracy exceeds 85%

Rehearse cross-domain items (e.g., performance plus meteorology, nav plus regulations) under time pressure

Consolidate the personal rule sheet and formula card into a final review document