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Aviation theory, explained simply
Guides and explanations to prepare for your aviation theory exams, EASA PPL (A) included — built to help you actually understand what you're learning, not just memorize it.
How to read a METAR without getting it wrong: group by group
A METAR always reads in the same order. Decode all 8 groups one by one, and know which ones actually decide your flight.
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QNH, QFE, QNE: altimeter settings finally made clear
Three settings, three references, three uses. The logic behind the altimeter, flight levels, and the transition altitude.
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True track to compass heading: the four numbers and their signs
True track, drift, variation, deviation: the full chain from the line on the chart to the heading you fly, with the sign conventions that trip everyone up.
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Mass and balance: why an aeroplane within limits can still be unflyable
The mass and balance calculation in plain terms: arm, moment, CG envelope, and what an aft centre of gravity actually does to handling.
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Stalling isn't about speed: it's about angle of attack
A wing always stalls at the same angle of attack, never at the same speed. What that changes in a turn, a pull-up and on final.
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PPL theory exam: the 9 EASA subjects and what each is really worth
The 9 EASA PPL theory subjects, what each one weighs, what's set by EASA versus your national authority, and where points get lost.
Read articleHow to study for PPL theory: why re-reading doesn't work
Spaced repetition, retrieval practice, mock exams: the study method that actually moves the needle across the 9 PPL subjects.
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