Introduction to Aviation

Space & Aviation · Beginner · 40 hours

Discover how aircraft fly and how the world of flight works — the forces of flight, aircraft systems, airports, navigation, weather, safety, space flight, drones and aviation careers.

What you'll learn

• Understand the basic principles that allow aircraft to fly
• Recognise the main parts and systems of an aircraft
• Understand airports, air traffic and navigation
• Appreciate aviation safety and regulation
• Explore space flight, drones and careers in aviation

Course modules

• Module 1: Introduction to Aviation
• Module 2: How Aircraft Fly
• Module 3: Aircraft Structure & Systems
• Module 4: Airports & Ground Operations
• Module 5: Navigation & Air Traffic
• Module 6: Weather & Aviation
• Module 7: Aviation Safety & Regulation
• Module 8: Space Flight Basics
• Module 9: Drones & Modern Aviation
• Module 10: Careers & Pathways in Aviation
• Module 11: Core Concepts in Depth
• Module 12: Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
• Module 13: Tools, Resources & Templates
• Module 14: Standards, Quality & Best Practice
• Module 15: Health, Safety & Ethics
• Module 16: Case Study: A South African Example
• Module 17: Communication & Working with Others
• Module 18: Staying Current & Continuing to Learn
• Module 19: Capstone Project
• Module 20: Review, Assessment & Next Steps

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