Flight training - Definition and Overview

Flight training is a course of study used when learning to pilot an aircraft.

Although there are various types of aircraft, many of the principles of piloting them have common techniques, especially those aircraft which are heavier than air types.

In addition to learning how to control the particular aircraft, the following subjects are usually covered regardless of the type of aircraft:

• Principles of Flight
• Flight Regulations
• Meteorology
• Navigation
• Radio Communications
• Flight Instruments
• Human Factors
• Medical Certification

For powered aircraft:

• Airframes, Engines and Systems,