I'm not sure if anyone has come across this, but I've been reading through the training and it is very informative.
Since most of us have the Mission Planner software that can HIL interface with X-Plane, this can be a very good tool for amateur UAV pilots to learn the basics of flying and aircraft while getting stick-time in a flight simulator. The X-PPL covers lessons in both VFR and IFR focusing on various flight characteristics and theory such as forces of aircraft, basic controls, ascending and descending, stalling, circuits with various winds, landings, instrument usage, and more.
Not only with this be a great tool for learning aircraft flight characteristics, but will also aid you in proficiently navigating X-Plane and being able to access all of the features of the Simulator. It covers X-Plane controls as well as navigational maps and user controllable environments.
Those of us using the APM, 1 or 2, know the great benefits of having a successful simulator that saves us from spending a lot of cash on repairs. I challenge FS pilots to give this a look-see and let us know the accuracy and suggestions of this free X-PPL course.
The list of topics can be found on X-Plane.org forum page located here: http://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?showforum=90
Regards,
Hunter
DISCLAIMER: I am in no way monetarily or business affiliated with X-Plane, X-Plane.org, or any products from the companies that produce these or similar products. My interest is solely that of a curious hobbyist!
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