The EASA Learning Objectives for Flight Performance and Planning — Aeroplanes at PPL level are defined in AMC1 FCL.215(c) of Reg. (EU) No 1178/2011. They cover five topic areas:
| No. | Topic | Primary sources |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mass and balance | CS-23.25-29, CS-23.23 (Weight and balance); FAA-H-8083-25 §6; AFM/POH §6 |
| 2 | Performance — take-off, climb, cruise, descent, landing | CS-23.45-77 (Performance); FAA-H-8083-25 §10; AFM/POH §5 |
| 3 | Flight planning and monitoring | ICAO Annex 2 §3.3, SERA Art. 2020; FAA-H-8083-25 §16 |
| 4 | Fuel planning | Reg. 965/2012 Part-NCO NCO.OP.125; AMC to NCO.OP.125 |
| 5 | Operational considerations | Part-NCO NCO.OP.105, .135, .140 (alternates); AIP briefing; NOTAMs |
The national competent authority (NAA — LBA in Germany) prepares the PPL TK exam questions in line with these Learning Objectives.
Source: Reg. (EU) No 1178/2011 Annex I (Part-FCL); AMC1 FCL.215(c) — Flight Performance and Planning — Aeroplanes, EASA Easy Access Rules for Aircrew (Nov 2025).