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Phase 1 · Build the knowledge

Read the high-yield guides first. You can browse the rest later. 0/4

1. Airspace

   20 min

   Classes A–G, equipment, and how it looks on a sectional. Start here. It shows up everywhere.

   Read the guide →Figure writtenMark done

2. Weather

   20 min

   Fronts, METAR/TAF, and go/no-go thinking. Pair later with the decoder.

   Read the guide →METAR decoderMark done

3. Navigation

   20 min

   Charts, pilotage, dead reckoning, and VOR. Then fly the CDI trainer.

   Read the guide →VOR trainerMark done

4. VOR CDI trainer

   10 min

   Drag the airplane until TO/FROM and reverse sensing feel obvious.

   Open the trainer →Mark done

Phase 2 · Pass the written

Drill, then take figure questions and a scored quiz. Aim for 80%+. 0/3

1. Flashcards

   15 min

   Rate honestly. Use “Practice weak cards” until the stack shrinks.

   Start flashcards →Mark done

2. Figure written

   20 min

   The real test is picture-heavy. Sectionals, CDI, W&B, runway marks.

   Start figures →Mark done

3. Practice quiz

   20 min

   FAA-style multiple choice. Repeat until you are consistently at 80%+.

   Take a quiz →Mark done

Phase 3 · Show up checkride-ready

Run the numbers and walk the oral checklist with your CFI. 0/2

1. Planning numbers

   15 min

   Weight & balance, density altitude, E6B, and METAR. Pick one and work a sample flight.

   Open W&B →PerformanceE6BMETARMark done

2. Checkride checklist

   15 min

   Oral and practical items. Print it and walk it with your CFI.

   Open the checklist →Mark done