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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.
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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
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 | |
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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