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Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate familiarity with instrument/commercial training,
opportunities in aviation, human factors, and private pilot privileges.
2. Explain the principles of instrument flight, including the operation,
use, and limitations of flight instruments and instrument navigation
systems.
3. Describe how the air traffic control system functions and explain how
to use instrument flight charts for IFR planning and flight.
4. Demonstrate familiarity with the FARs applicable to instrument flight
operations.
5. Explain procedures used to execute the various IFR approaches as well
as the procedure for IFR departure, enroute, and arrival operations.
6. Analyze weather information, conditions, and trends while on the
ground and in flight.
7. Describe IFR flight planning and emergency procedures and demonstrate a
greater understanding of the decision-making process.
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1. Reading: 15 - 25 pages per week.
2. Complete chapter questions for each chapter.
3. STAGE I, II, and III EXAMS.
4. End-of-course exam. (Student must achieve a score of 70% or better to
obtain FAA endorsement to qualify to take the required FAA aeronautical
knowledge test.)
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing 0 - 0% |
None | |
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments are more appropriate for this course. |
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Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving 5 - 10% |
Chapter questions. | |
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations 0 - 0% |
None | |
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams 80 - 90% |
Multiple choice, Completion | |
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category 5 - 10% |
Attendance and participation | |
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Guided Flight Discovery Instrument Commercial textbook, by Jeppessen
Sanderson Training Products, Jeppessen Sanderson, current year.
Instrument Commercial Syllabus, by Jeppessen Sanderson Training Products,
Jeppessen Sanderson, current year.
Instrument Pilot FAA Airmen Knowledge Test Guide, Jeppessen Sanderson,
current year.
U.S. Govt. Publications current year: Aeronautical Information Manual
FARs (Federal Aviation Regulations).