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Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Stage I:
1. Evaluate pilot training, aviation opportunities and human factors in
aviation.
2. Describe airplane systems and aerodynamic principles, as well as the
flight environment.
3. Demonstrate basic knowledge of flight safety, airports, aeronautical
charts, airspace, radio communications, and air traffic control services,
including the use of radar.
4. Explain radio procedures and describe the common sources of flight
information.
Stage II:
1. Explain meteorological theory and describe typical weather patterns and
aviation weather hazards.
2. Obtain and interpret various weather reports, forecasts, and graphic
charts.
3. Analyze and interpret Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) as they apply
to private pilot operations.
Stage III:
1. Predict performance and control the weight and balance condition of the
airplane.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the basic concepts for VFR (Visual Flight
Rules) navigation using pilotage, dead reckoning, and aircraft navigation
systems.
3. Explain the basic concepts of how to use aeronautical charts, plotters,
flight computers, and flight publications to plan cross-country flight.
4. Demonstrate understanding of VOR (VHF Omnidirectional Range), ADF
(Automatic Direction Finder), and advanced navigation systems.
5. Evaluate the physiological factors that can affect both pilot and
passengers during flight.
6. Conduct comprehensive preflight planning for cross-country flights and
analyze factors affecting aeronautical decision making.
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STAGE I
Ground Lesson 1: Discovering Aviation
A. Pilot training
1. How to get started
2. Role of the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)
3. Fixed-Base Operators (FBOs)
4. Eligibility requirements
5. Types of training available
6. Phases of training
7. Private pilot privileges and limitations
B. Aviation Opportunities
1. New experiences
2. Aviation organizations
3. Category/Class ratings
4. Additional pilot certificates
5. Aviation Careers
C. Introduction to Human Factors
1. Aeronautical decision making
2. Crew resource management training
3. Pilot-in-command responsibility
4. Communication
5. Resource use
6. Workload management
7. Situational awareness
8. Aviation physiology
9. Alcohol, drugs, and performance
10. Fitness for flight
Ground Lesson 2: Airplane Systems
A. Airplanes
1. Fuselage
2. Wings
3. Empennage
4. Landing gear
5. Engine / propeller
6. Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)
B. Powerplant and related systems
1. Reciprocating engine
2. Induction systems
3. Supercharging and turbocharging
4. Ignition systems
5. Fuel systems
6. Refueling
7. Oil systems
8. Cooling systems
9. Exhaust systems
10. Propellers
11. Propeller hazards
12. Electrical systems
C. Flight instruments
1. Pitot-static instruments
2. Airspeed indicator
3. Altimeter
4. Vertical speed indicator
5. Gyroscopic instruments
6. Magnetic compass
Ground Lesson 3: Aerodynamic Principles
A. Aerodynamic forces of flight
1. Lift
2. Airfoils
3. Pilot control of lift
4. Weight
5. Thrust
6. Drag
7. Ground effect
B. Stability
1. Three axes of flight
2. Longitudinal stability
3. Center of gravity position
4. Lateral stability
5. Directional stability
6. Stalls
7. Spins
C. Aerodynamics of maneuvering flight
1. Climbing flight
2. Left-turning tendencies
3. Descending flight
4. Turning flight
5. Load factor
Ground Lesson 4: The Flight Environment
A. Safety of flight
1. Collision avoidance/visual scanning
2. Airport operations
3. Right-of-way rules
4. Minimum safe altitudes
5. Taxiing in wind
6. Positive exchange of flight controls
B. Airports
1. Controlled and uncontrolled
2. Runway layout
3. Traffic pattern
4. Airport visual aids
5. Taxiway markings
6. Ramp area hand signals
7. Runway incursion avoidance
8. Land and hold short operations (LAHSO)
9. Airport lighting
10. Visual glideslope indicators
11. Approach light systems
12. Pilot-controlled lighting
C. Aeronautical charts
1. Latitude and longitude
2. Projections
3. Sectional charts
4. World aeronautical charts
5. Chart symbology
D. Airspace
1. Classifications
2. Uncontrolled airspace
3. Controlled airspace
4. Class E
5. Class D
6. Class C
7. Class B
8. Class A
9. Special VFR
10. Special use airspace
11. Other airspace areas
12. Emergency air traffic rules
13. Air defense identification zones
Ground Lesson 5: Communication and Flight Information
A. Radar and air traffic control (ATC) services
1. Radar
2. Transponder operation
3. FAA radar systems
4. VFR radar services
5. Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS)
6. Flight service stations
7. VHF directional finder assistance
B. Radio procedures
1. VHF communication equipment
2. Using the radio
3. Phonetic alphabet
4. Coordinated universal time
5. Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF)
6. ATC facilities and controlled airports
7. Lost communication procedures
8. Emergency procedures
9. Emergency locator transmitters (ELTs)
C. Sources of flight information
1. Airport/Facility Directory
2. Federal Aviation Regulations
3. Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)
4. Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs)
5. Advisory circulars
6. Jeppesen Information Services
Ground Lesson 6: STAGE I EXAM
A. Airplane Systems
B. Aerodynamic Principles
C. The Flight Environment
D. Communication and Flight Information
STAGE II
Ground Lesson 7: Meteorology for Pilots
A. Basic weather theory
1. The atmosphere
2. Atmospheric circulation
3. Atmospheric pressure
4. Coriolis force
5. Global wind patterns
6. Local wind patterns
B. Weather patterns
1. Atmospheric stability
2. Temperature inversions
3. Moisture
4. Humidity
5. Dewpoint
6. Clouds and fog
7. Precipitation
8. Airmasses
9. Fronts
C. Weather hazards
1. Thunderstorms
2. Turbulence
3. Wake turbulence
4. Wind shear
5. Microburst
6. Icing
7. Restriction to visibility
8. Volcanic ash
Ground Lesson 8: Private Pilot FARs (Federal Aviation Regulations)
A. FAR Part 1
B. FAR Part 61
C. FAR Part 91
D. NTSB 830
Ground Lesson 9: Interpreting Weather Data
A. The forecasting process
1. Forecasting methods
2. Types of forecasts
3. Compiling and processing weather data
4. Forecasting accuracy and limitations
B. Printed reports and forecasts
1. Aviation Routine Weather Report (METAR)
2. Radar weather reports
3. Pilot weather reports
4. Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)
5. Aviation area forecast
6. Winds and temperatures aloft forecast
7. Severe weather reports and forecasts
8. AIRMET/SIGMET/Convective SIGMET
C. Graphic weather products
1. Surface analysis chart
2. Weather depiction chart
3. Radar summary chart
4. Satellite weather pictures
5. Low-level significant weather prognostic
6. Convective outlook chart
7. Forecast winds and temperatures aloft chart
8. Volcanic ash forecast and dispersion chart
D. Sources of weather information
1. Preflight weather sources
2. In-flight weather sources
3. Enroute flight advisory service
4. Weather radar services
5. Automated weather reporting systems
Ground Lesson 10: STAGE II Exam
STAGE III
Ground Lesson 11: Airplane Performance
A. Predicting performance
1. Aircraft performance and design
2. Chart presentations
3. Factors affecting performance
4. Takeoff and landing performance
5. Climb performance
6. Cruise performance
7. Using performance charts
B. Weight and balance
1. Importance of weight
2. Importance of balance
3. Terminology
4. Principles of weight and balance
5. Computation method
6. Table method
7. Graph method
8. Weight shift formula
9. Effects of operating at high total weights
10. Flight at various CG (center of gravity) positions
C. Flight computers
1. Mechanical flight computers
2. Time, speed, and distance
3. Airspeed and density altitude computations
4. Wind problems
5. Conversions
6. Multi-part problems
7. Electronic flight computers
8. Modes and basic operations
Ground Lesson 12: Navigation
A. Pilotage and dead reckoning
1. Pilotage
2. Dead reckoning
3. Flight planning
4. VFR cruising altitudes
5. Flight plan
6. Lost procedures
B. VOR Navigation
1. VOR operations
2. Ground and airborne equipment
3. Basic procedures
4. VOR orientation and navigation
5. VOR checkpoints and test signals
6. VOR precautions
7. Horizontal situation indicator
8. Distance measuring equipment (DME)
C. ADF (automatic direction finder) navigation
1. ADF equipment
2. Orientation
3. Homing
4. ADF intercepts and tracking
5. Moveable-card indicators
6. Radio magnetic indicator
7. ADF precautions
D. Advanced navigation
1. VORTAC-based area navigation
2. Long range navigation (LORAN)
3. Inertial navigation system
4. Global positioning system
Ground Lesson 13: Applying Human Factors Principles
A. Aviation physiology
1. Vision in flight
2. Night vision
3. Visual illusions
4. Disorientation
5. Respiration
6. Hypoxia
7. Hyperventilation
B. Aeronautical decision making
1. Applying the decision making process
2. Pilot-in-command responsibility
3. Communication
4. Workload management
5. Situational awareness
6. Resource use
7. Applying human factors training
Ground Lesson 14: Flying Cross-Country
A. Flight planning process
1. Developing the route
2. Preflight weather briefing
3. Completing the navigation log
4. Flight plan
5. Preflight inspection
B. The flight
1. Departure
2. Centennial Airport to Pueblo Memorial Airport
3. Pueblo Memorial Airport to La Junta Municipal Airport
4. La Junta Municipal Airport to Centennial Airport
5. Diversion to Limon Municipal Airport
6. Return to Centennial Airport
Ground Lesson 15: STAGE III EXAM
Ground Lesson 16: End of Course Final Exam