ICAA PPL Theory study plan

Map the Air Law syllabus into a one-page checklist covering registration, airworthiness, licences, rules of the air, and accident reporting, then mark each item as known, shaky, or unknown

State the ICAO annex structure and explain which annex governs rules of the air, personnel licensing, and meteorological service provision

Define the standard atmosphere and list the ISA values for sea-level pressure, temperature, lapse rate, and tropopause height

Distinguish QNH, QFE, and QNE and describe when each is set during climb, cruise, and approach

Explain how pressure systems, isobars, and pressure gradient force produce surface wind

Interpret a METAR and TAF line by line, decoding wind, visibility, cloud, temperature, dewpoint, pressure, and trend groups without notes

Explain the formation, hazards, and forecast cues for cumulonimbus, mountain wave, and low-level wind shear

Describe how fronts form and predict the sequence of weather changes as a cold front and a warm front pass an airfield

Apply the rules of the air on right-of-way, cruising levels, and minimum heights to five short written scenarios

Calculate density altitude from pressure altitude and temperature and state its effect on takeoff and climb

Convert between true, magnetic, and compass headings using variation and deviation, and solve five drift and groundspeed problems with a navigation computer

Plot a three-leg cross-country route on a chart, measuring true track, distance, and magnetic heading for each leg

Explain the principles of the magnetic compass, including turning and acceleration errors, and state when each error is largest

Describe how to obtain and use a QNH from an ATIS or VOLMET broadcast and correct for pressure error in level calculations

Identify icing conditions from temperature and cloud data and state the actions a light aircraft pilot should take

Compute a full fuel plan including taxi, trip, contingency, alternate, and final reserve, and state the legal minimum reserves for a VFR flight

Solve five weight and balance problems, determining whether loading is within the centre of gravity envelope and calculating the effect of moving a load

Interpret takeoff and landing distance charts for pressure altitude, temperature, wind, and surface, and state the corrections applied

Explain the difference between true airspeed, indicated airspeed, and groundspeed and where each is used in planning

Describe the planning requirements for an alternate aerodrome and when one must be nominated

Describe the function of the airframe, flight controls, landing gear, and braking system on a light training aircraft

Explain the four-stroke cycle and the purpose of the carburettor, magnetos, and constant-speed propeller

Describe the electrical, pitot-static, and vacuum systems and state the failure indications for each

Explain how lift is generated, including angle of attack, the lift coefficient curve, and the critical angle

Relate the four forces in straight and level, climbing, and descending flight and explain why excess thrust and excess power differ

Explain stall development, the effect of load factor and centre of gravity position on stall speed, and the recovery technique

Describe the causes and symptoms of a spin and the standard recovery sequence

Explain induced and parasite drag, the drag curve, and why the speed for maximum endurance differs from maximum range

Describe stability in pitch, roll, and yaw and the effect of centre of gravity position on longitudinal stability

Explain the purpose and operation of flaps and the effect of flap extension on lift, drag, and stall speed

Explain hypoxia, its symptoms, and the actions a pilot should take at altitude without supplemental oxygen

Describe the effects of fatigue, dehydration, and alcohol on performance and state the relevant legal limits and rest requirements

Explain spatial disorientation and the sensory illusions that cause it, and state the recovery action

Describe the checks and actions for an engine failure after takeoff, a forced landing, and an in-flight fire

Explain the purpose of passenger briefing, emergency equipment checks, and the use of checklists in abnormal situations

Revise every domain checklist and re-score each item as known, shaky, or unknown, concentrating on remaining shaky items

Complete two full-length timed practice papers and record the score per domain

Review every incorrect answer and write the correct reasoning for each in a personal error log

Rehearse the calculation types most often missed: density altitude, fuel reserve, weight and balance, and heading conversion

Confirm the examination day logistics, permitted materials, and time allocation strategy for each section