What's covered, and what isn't yet.
Knotes follows the seven PPL (Aeroplane) theory subjects on SACAA's exam entry form. Notes are published one subject at a time, starting with Air Law. This page shows where each subject stands, as of 15 October 2026.
The seven PPL theory subjects
No notes are published yet. “Topics in the app” means the subject's topic outline has been added to the syllabus; the written notes come after that.
- Subject 1
Air Law
- Topics in the app
- 17 topics
- Notes
- Not published yet
- Practice questions
- 88 draft questions, still being checked and not open yet
- Subject 2
Aircraft Technical & General
On the SACAA form: Aircraft Tech & General (A)
- Topics in the app
- Not added yet
- Notes
- Not published yet
- Practice questions
- None yet
- Subject 3
Flight Performance & Planning
- Topics in the app
- Not added yet
- Notes
- Not published yet
- Practice questions
- None yet
- Subject 4
Human Performance & Limitations
On the SACAA form: Human Performance
- Topics in the app
- Not added yet
- Notes
- Not published yet
- Practice questions
- None yet
- Subject 5
Meteorology
- Topics in the app
- Not added yet
- Notes
- Not published yet
- Practice questions
- None yet
- Subject 6
Navigation
On the SACAA form: General navigation
- Topics in the app
- 1 topic
- Notes
- Not published yet
- Practice questions
- None yet
- Subject 7
Principles of Flight
- Topics in the app
- Not added yet
- Notes
- Not published yet
- Practice questions
- None yet
Not covered
Restricted Radiotelephony certificate
You also need a Restricted Radiotelephony certificate for your PPL. It's a separate SACAA requirement with its own exam, and Knotes doesn't cover it. Ask your flight school how they prepare you for it.
Short topic videos are planned, but none are available yet.
A study aid
A study aid, not SACAA-endorsed
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