Mauritius DCA CPL Theory study plan

Map the Air Law syllabus into a one-page index covering licensing, rules of the air, ATC clearance, separation and documents carried on board

State the VFR minima, cruising level rules and semi-circular rule applicable in Mauritian airspace and on international flights, then apply them to five worked route examples

Define the standard atmosphere and list the pressure, density, temperature and humidity variables that drive altimeter and performance errors

Draw and label the vertical structure of the atmosphere and explain where weather and turbulence occur relative to the tropopause

Build a personal glossary of 40 Air Law and Meteorology terms with a one-line definition each

Interpret aerodrome and approach chart symbology, declared distances and runway markings without referring to notes

Explain the responsibilities and privileges attached to a CPL holder, including recency, medical validity and logbook requirements

Describe the formation of cumuliform, stratiform and orographic cloud and link each to the stability of the prevailing air mass

Decode a METAR and a TAF line by line, including CAVOK, trend groups and colour-coded status

Classify the main air masses and frontal systems affecting the Indian Ocean and Mauritius and predict the associated flying conditions

Trace the load path through the wing, spar, fuselage and landing gear and name the structural stresses each component must resist

Explain the operation of the hydraulic, electrical, fuel, lubrication and ignition systems on a typical training twin or single, including failure indications

Describe the constant-speed propeller and the effect of pitch, RPM and manifold pressure on power output

Derive and explain the four forces in steady flight and the lift formula, then show how each variable changes stall speed

Explain the boundary layer, downwash, induced drag and the causes of the stall and spin entry

Explain the four-stroke cycle, detonation, pre-ignition and the purpose of mixture leaning at altitude

Describe the effect of flaps, slats, spoilers and trim on lift, drag and pitching moment across the speed range

Analyse stability in all three axes and explain how CG position affects static and dynamic stability

Interpret the lift-drag curve and explain the region of reversed command and the speed-stability relationship

Identify the limiting factors of load factor, manoeuvring speed and gust penetration in turbulence

Compute take-off, climb, cruise and landing performance from tabulated data including the corrections for pressure altitude, temperature, weight, wind and runway slope

Calculate fuel requirements for a VFR flight including taxi, climb, cruise, descent, reserve and contingency

Complete a full navigation flight plan between two named airfields using the triangle of velocities, wind correction angle and groundspeed

Plot a track on a chart, measure distance and true bearing, and convert between true, magnetic and compass headings using variation and deviation

Explain the principles of the magnetic compass, turning and acceleration errors, and the use of the DI and gyro instruments

Solve time, distance, fuel and endurance problems under exam time pressure with a calculator and CRP-style tool

Explain the principles of the VOR, DME, NDB/ADF and ILS and describe the cockpit indications for each

Interpret GNSS and area navigation concepts, including waypoint, track, RAIM and the limitations of receiver-autonomous navigation

Describe the use and limitations of radar, pressure altimetry and radio altimetry in navigation and approach

Complete a mass-and-balance calculation for a multi-leg flight with fuel burn and loading changes

Explain the physiology of hypoxia, hyperventilation, decompression sickness and the effects of carbon monoxide, and state the corrective actions

Describe human information processing, attention, workload, fatigue, circadian rhythm and the decision-making models used in the cockpit

Apply the standard VFR and IFR phraseology, readback requirements and distress/urgency procedures to five scripted radio exchanges

Explain wake turbulence separation, runway incursion avoidance and the procedures for an emergency descent, diversion and forced landing

Interpret the threat-and-error management model and apply it to two realistic in-flight scenarios

Re-run a full mixed mock across all ten domains under exam timing and record the score per domain

Re-teach the five weakest sub-topics from the mock in your own words without notes

Consolidate the air law numbers, meteorology thresholds and performance formulas into a single one-page revision sheet

Practise chart, METAR and radio-navigation rapid-recall drills until each is answered within one minute

Complete a final timed mock and compare domain scores with week 4 to confirm improvement