The Path to Your PPL/LAPL(A) License

A clear, practical route to the EASA theoretical knowledge for private pilots. This book mirrors the PPL(A)/LAPL(A) exam structure—nine subjects, nine chapters—explained in plain language and supported by clean diagrams, worked examples, and real‑world notes that make complex ideas intuitive and exam‑ready. Each chapter sets concrete learning goals, explains the ideas before the math, and walks you through typical calculations (wind triangle, weight and balance, performance, fuel and time–distance). To build mastery and exam technique, the book includes 900 practice questions distributed across the chapters

Subjects

5 — Principles of Flight

8 — Aircraft General Knowledge

9 — Navigation

3 — Meteorology

1 — Air Law and ATC Procedures

6 — Operational Procedures

4 — Communications

7 — Flight Performance and Planning

2 — Human Performance

Aligned with current EASA terminology and the emphasis typically seen on today’s exams, the content stays focused on what you actually need to pass—while remaining a reliable cockpit reference after you earn your license. The book is updated when necessary; without losing your notes and highlights.

About the author

Lars Olimb is an active airline pilot. He began flying at 15 and has spent more than four decades in the air, bringing cockpit experience to every chapter so the material is intuitive, memorable, and directly applicable from your first flights onward.