AVP 141 - Principles of Flight I

Description:
Basic knowledge of airplanes and systems, aerodynamics, flight safety, airports, aeronautical charts, airspace, radio communications, air traffic control services, and aviation regulations. Minimum B- required to continue flight training and to earn graduation certificate. Course will be offered every year (Fall).

Prerequisites:
Co-requisite: AVP 221.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Describe how aerodynamic principles affect basic flight performance of a typical light airplane.
Identify and describe the operation of the major components and systems of a typical light training airplane.
Recognize and recall the various U.S. Federal aviation regulations applicable to Private Pilot flight operations.
Correctly describe basic VFR weather minimums.
Identify procedures and recognize general airport layout, signs, markings, and visual aids, and interpret basic airport symbols on aeronautical chart excerpts.
Recognize the effects of the human physiological and decision-making limitations on flight safety and identify the strategies needed to counter them in flight.
Identify the correct radio communication procedures and ATC services for VFR airspace in the U.S. National Airspace System.
Describe the basic meteorological processes and weather hazards applicable to the flight environment.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
5/04/17