4/20/2024 2:53:44 AM	AERO 50L Course Outline as of Spring 2012	Inactive Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  AERO 50L	Title:  AIR BASIC CRS LAB
Full Title:  Airplane Pilot Basic Course Lab
Last Reviewed:5/8/1998

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	2.00	Lecture Scheduled	1.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	17.50
Minimum	2.00	Lab Scheduled	3.00		8 min.	Lab Scheduled	52.50
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	4.00			Contact Total	70.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  35.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 105.00

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:

Lecture and laboratory which allows for the expansion of material presented in Aeronautics 50; emphasis on practical application of subject matter through student use of aircraft simulators and audio visual aids. Additional drills and exercises to include copying and understanding ATC clearances, flight communication management and aircraft control.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Enrollment in Aero 50, or possession of an equivalent FAA Certification or rating.

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Expansion of the material presented in Aero 50.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Enrollment in Aero 50, or possession of an equivalent FAA Certification or rating.
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

Successful completion of this course will provide the student with the

academic skills necessary to act as a pilot in an aircraft.  The

course is designed to meet the certification requirements set forth in the

F.A.R., parts 61 and 141 for aeronautical knowledge and flight proficiency

of private pilots.

Phase I:  Basic Aeronautics Lab, 28 hours. Objective:

To supplement and explore the student's basic understanding of the

aeronautical concepts associated with this phase through lab and

exercises on this material.

Phase I Completion Standards:

At the completion of this phase, the student will be familiar with the

course content and will be able to pass the Phase I written exam.

Phase II:  Flight Operations, 28 hours. Objectives:

To introduce preflight planning and inflight operational considerations.

Phase II Completion Standards:

At the completion of this phase, the student will be familiar with the

course content and will be able to pass the Phase II written exam.

Phase III:  Airplane Pilot Basic Course Lab Review, Final Exam Review,

8 hours.  Objectives:

To review Phase I and II course content as preparation for the course

final exam.

Phase III Completion Standards:

All questions in the final course exam are answered and the course final

test must be passed with a score of 70% or greater.

Topics and Scope

Phase I (Basic Aeronautics Lab, 28 hours):

1. Aeromedical factors

2. Aerodynamics

3. Aircraft instruments

4. Aircraft engines and operations

Phase II (Flight Operations, 28 hours):

1. Weather theory and services

2. Navigation

3. Cross country planning

4. Weight and balance considerations

5. ATC procedures

6. Flight by reference to instruments

Assignments:

Weekly reading and homework problems.

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 10 - 15%
Written homework
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 10 - 15%
Homework problems, Quizzes, Exams
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 10 - 15%
Class performances, Performance exams
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 60 - 75%
Multiple choice, True/false, Matching items, Completion
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 0 - 0%
None

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Instrument Flying Handbook U.S. GOVT. pub., 1980 Doc #AC 61-27C

Aviation Weather, 1976, AC00-6A

Aviation Weather Services, 1995, AC00-45D

FAR's, Current Year

Aeronautical Information Manual, U.S. Govt. Pub., Current Year

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