Oman CAA ATPL(A) Theory study plan

Derive and apply the lift equation to predict how changes in angle of attack, speed, and density affect lift

Explain the four forces in steady straight-and-level, climbing, and descending flight using vector diagrams you draw yourself

Describe the pressure gradient force, Coriolis effect, and geostrophic wind balance and sketch their interaction on a surface chart

Define ISA and calculate temperature, pressure, and density at a given flight level using the standard lapse rate

Explain boundary layer behaviour and identify the stall angle of attack for a cambered aerofoil

Compare induced, parasite, and total drag curves and locate minimum-drag speed on a hand-drawn graph

Interpret METAR and TAF reports by decoding at least five real examples into plain English

Classify air masses and frontal systems and predict associated weather and visibility changes

State the ICAO annex structure and identify which annex covers personnel licensing, rules of the air, and meteorology

Apply the rules of the air on right-of-way, cruising levels, and minimum safe altitudes to written conflict scenarios

Outline the Oman CAA regulatory framework and where to find applicable national requirements

List the documents that must be carried on board and the conditions for their validity

Describe the content and use of the operational flight plan and the conditions for accepting a flight

Explain fuel policy requirements including taxi, trip, contingency, alternate, and final reserve fuel

Interpret aerodrome operating minima and apply them to a stated approach scenario

Summarise emergency procedures for depressurisation, engine failure, and diversion to an alternate

Convert between true, magnetic, and compass headings and between true and magnetic bearings

Solve dead-reckoning and wind-triangle problems to find heading and groundspeed given track, wind, and TAS

Explain how VOR, DME, ILS, and NDB work and interpret their cockpit indications

Describe GNSS operation and the meaning of RAIM, and explain the limitations of area navigation

Calculate centre of gravity position from moment arms and determine whether a load is within limits

Explain the effect of CG position on stability, stall speed, and cruise performance

Compute take-off and landing distances from given pressure altitude, temperature, weight, and wind data

Explain the effect of density altitude on performance and apply it to a stated departure scenario

Describe the operation of hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and fuel systems and their common failure modes

Explain the working cycle of a gas-turbine engine and the function of its main components

Interpret pitot-static and gyroscopic instrument indications and identify their failure symptoms

Describe the operation of the Machmeter, air-data computer, and electronic flight instrument displays

Explain hypoxia, decompression sickness, and spatial disorientation and state the correct recovery actions

Describe the effects of fatigue, stress, and circadian rhythm on pilot performance and decision making

Prepare a full navigation flight plan including route, fuel, alternates, and weather considerations

Monitor a flight in progress and describe actions when fuel, weather, or time margins erode