Course Descriptions

Learner Outcome

Activity (optional)

Assessment

Take off and land the training airplane on short and soft fields

Perform maximum performance short-field and soft-field takeoff and landing procedures in accordance with the Pilot Operating Handbook

Recognize hazards involved in operating at night and safely plan night flight operations

Perform night take-offs and landings

Using all available resources, plan and execute cross country flights in the National Airspace System

Plan and perform cross country flights utilizing pilotage, dead reckoning, and radio navigation with proper consideration for the National Airspace System

Plan and execute a diversion to an alternate airport while maintain control of the aircraft in flight

Demonstrate appropriate actions for diversions to alternate airports and lost procedures

Operate the aircraft by reference to the instruments without outside visual cues

Perform straight and level flight, turns, climbs, descents, and basic navigation within FAA Practical Test Standards by reference to the instruments

Learner Outcome

Activity (optional)

Assessment

Using all available resources, plan and execute cross country flights in the National Airspace System

Plan and perform, within the standards prescribed in the FAA Practical Test Standards, cross country flights utilizing pilotage, dead reckoning, and radio navigation with proper consideration for the National Airspace System

Demonstrate the knowledge, skill, and aeronautical experience necessary to meet the requirements for a private pilot certificate with an airplane category rating and a single-engine land class rating

Demonstrate through oral tests, flight tests, and show through appropriate records that he/she meets the knowledge, skill, and experience requirements necessary to obtain a private pilot certificate with an airplane category rating and a single-engine class rating as required by the FAA’s Practical Test Standards

Outcomes

Activities

Assessment

This lower division flight lab allows student to apply for financial aid to either finish flight training for a required course of training in the major or pursue recurrent or standardization training. Whatever the type of training, the student must demonstrate flight proficiency in accordance with FAA requirements.

Since the lab may be used for a variety of flight training, activities are varied

The contract flight training provider or faculty member will access the student’s flight proficiency in accordance with the FAA’s practical test standards or Federal Aviation Regulations concerning recurrent training.

Learner Outcome

Activity (optional)

Assessment

Upon successful completion of AVP 141 Principles of Flight I, the student will be able to:

The student will:

1. Describe how aerodynamic principles affect basic flight performance of a typical light airplane.

Answer assigned questions from chapter 3 of GFDPP1, and chapter of AKTG2, online Canvas tests, reviews and other assignments.

2. Identify and describe the operation of the major components and systems of a typical light training airplane.

Answer assigned questions from chapter 2 of GFDPP1, and chapter 2 of AKTG2, online Canvas tests, reviews and other assignments.

3. Recognize and recall the various U.S. Federal aviation regulations applicable to Private Pilot flight operations.

Answer assigned questions from chapter 1A of GFDPP1, and chapters 1A and 12 of AKTG2, online Canvas tests, reviews and other assignments.

4. Correctly describe basic VFR weather minimums.

Answer assigned questions from chapter 4D of AKTG2, online Canvas tests, reviews and other assignments.

5. Identify procedures and recognize general airport layout, signs, markings, and visual aids, and interpret basic airport symbols on aeronautical chart excerpts.

Answer assigned questions from chapter 4BC of the GFDPP1, and chapter 4BC of AKTG2, online Canvas tests, reviews and other assignments.

6. Recognize the effects of the human physiological and decision-making limitations on flight safety and identify the strategies needed to counter them in flight.

Answer assigned questions from chapter 1C of the GFDPP1, and chapter 1C of AKTG2, online Canvas tests, reviews and other assignments.

7. Identify the correct radio communication procedures and ATC services for VFR airspace in the U.S. National Airspace System.

Answer assigned questions from chapter 5 of the GFDPP1, and chapter 5 of AKTG2, online Canvas tests, reviews and other assignments.

8. Describe the basic meteorological processes and weather hazards applicable to the flight environment.

Answer assigned questions from chapter 6 of the GFDPP1, and chapter 6 of AKTG2, online Canvas tests, reviews and other assignments.

Cumulative and Final Assessments

The student will correctly answer at least 80% of the questions on each of the following:

• Stage 1 Exam - GFDPP Ch.2,3,6(p44-46); AKTG Ch.2,3,6 (#61 to 69), and others sections-see schedule

• Stage 2 Exam - GFDPP Ch.1,4,5AB,6; AKTG Ch. 1,4,5AB,6 and others sections-see schedule

• Final Examination (cumulative, entire course)

Learner Outcome

Activity (optional)

Assessment

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

The student will:

1.    Determine various airplane performance parameters and loading values using charts, graphs, and tables provided by the manufacturer in the Pilot Operating Handbook of a typical light training airplane.

Complete the “Airplane Performance Exercise” handout, answer assigned questions from Prepware and text, complete study questions

2.    With the aid of a checklist, plan a typical VFR cross-country flight, which includes the analysis of aviation weather reports and forecasts provided in graphical and alphanumeric formats, and accurately complete a VFR Navigation Log and Flight Plan form.

Complete the “Navigation” and “Graphical Weather Information” homework assignments and answer assigned questions from Prepware and text, complete study questions. Complete AOPA online course.

3.    Describe the principles of pilotage, dead reckoning, and basic radio navigation (including VOR & ADF).

Answer assigned questions from from Prepware and text, complete study questions. Group project on SBT.

4.    Discuss the basic physiological limitations applicable to private pilot flight operations and identify the appropriate actions to reduce or eliminate their effects.

Answer assigned questions from Prepware and text, complete study questions and AOPA online course

5.    Discuss and describe aeronautical decision making.

Answer assigned questions from Prepware and text, complete study questions. Group projects on SBT. Complete AOPA online course.

Cumulative and Final Assessments

The student will:

Correctly answer at least 80% of the questions on each of the following: FAA Stage III Exam and FAA EOC Final Exam (cumulative; includes material from AVP141).

Learner Outcome

Activity (optional)

Assessment

Upon completion the student will: 

Upon completion the student will: 

Demonstrate proper instrument flight preflight procedures

Perform instrument checks, radio checks, and maintenance log checks

Demonstrate proficiency in basic full panel attitude instrument flying

Perform straight-and-level , constant airspeed climbs and descents, constant rate climbs and descents, and standard-rate turns full panel while maintaining altitude +/-100 feet, heading +/- 10º, airspeed +/- 15 knots, and descent and climb rate +/- 100 feet per minute

Demonstrate recoveries from unusual attitudes utilizing full and partial panel

Perform correct recovery techniques from unusual attitudes using full and partial panel instrument reference (per the FAA’s Practical Test Standards)

Correctly compute time for standard rate turns to a heading; and approximate compass heading to compensate for dip error

Perform turns in both directions, utilizing the clock; perform turns in both directions utilizing lead/lag estimates; roll out within +/-10 degrees of desired heading.

Demonstrate power off and power on stalls and recoveries utilizing partial panel

Perform correct recovery techniques using positive control techniques with a minimum loss of altitude

Demonstrate VOR and ADF orientation and tracking

Intercept assigned courses and track both inbound and outbound to the station, utilizing proper wind correction techniques

Compute time, speed, and distance from station

Use wing tip bearing method to correctly estimate time, speed, and distance from a VOR or ADF station

Final assessment:  Student will perform flight stage check with stage check pilot; performance will be to FAA’s Practical Test Standards

Learner Outcome

Activity (optional)

Assessment

Upon completion the student will:

Upon completion the student will:

Determine proper holding entry and holding techniques for VOR and NDB holding patterns

Demonstrate proper holding pattern entry, ATC callouts, and wind correction procedures for VOR and NDB holds

Interpret position on DME arcs and maintain DME arc to predetermined course intercept

Maintain DME arc within -1/2 and + 0 nm; intercept course and proceed in proper direction

Perform a VOR, an NDB, and an ILS approach

Demonstrate proper situational awareness throughout approaches and maintain airspeed, altitude, and heading within prescribed limits of the FAA’s Practical Test Standards

Perform circling, straight in, and missed approach procedures

Demonstrate proper situational awareness throughout maneuvering and maintain airspeed, altitude, and heading within prescribed limits of the FAA’s Practical Test Standards

Perform a partial panel non-precision instrument approach procedure

Utilizing partial panel techniques, demonstrate proper situational awareness throughout approach and maintain airspeed, altitude, and heading within prescribed limits of the FAA’s Practical Test Standards

Perform a stage check with stage check pilot.

Final assessment:  Performance of all of the above maneuvers will be to FAA’s Practical Test Standards

Learner Outcome

Activity (optional)

Assessment

Upon completion the student will:

Upon completion the student will:

Demonstrate proper preflight planning for an IFR cross country flight, utilizing instrument departure procedures

Properly plan an instrument cross country and submit nav log and flight plan form for inspection

Perform a VOR, an NDB, and an ILS approach

Demonstrate proper situational awareness throughout approaches and maintain airspeed, altitude, and heading within prescribed limits of the FAA’s Practical Test Standards

Perform circling, straight in, and missed approach procedures

Demonstrate proper situational awareness throughout maneuvering and maintain airspeed, altitude, and heading within prescribed limits of the FAA’s Practical Test Standards

Respond to simulated radio, instrument, equipment, engine, and systems failures with appropriate emergency response

Responses will be in accordance with the Pilot Operating handbook, the FARs and the AIM

Demonstrate appropriate aeronautical decision making and judgment appropriate for an instrument pilot 

Final exam:  Student will perform flight stage check with stage check pilot; performance will be to FAA’s Practical Test Standards

Learner Outcome

Activity (optional)

Assessment

Upon completion the student will:

The student will:

1. Calculate upper level temperatures using known lapse rates and surface temperatures, and convert temperatures between Celsius and Fahrenheit using the rough approximation conversion formula.

Participate in class discussions, answer questions from the class lecture notes, Canvas online quizzes, and the midterm and final examinations;

2. Identify the characteristics of the “standard atmosphere” including lapse rate, temperature, pressure, and tropopause height; calculate the temperature at any altitude in the standard atmosphere.

Participate in class in class discussions, answer questions from the class lecture notes, Canvas online quizzes, and the midterm and final examinations; discussions, answer questions from the class lecture notes, Canvas online quizzes, and the midterm and final examinations;

3. Recognize the effects of the seasons on the temperature distribution in the atmosphere and identify four major ways energy is transferred in the atmosphere.

Participate in class discussions, answer questions from the class lecture notes, Canvas online quizzes, and the midterm and final examinations;

4. Differentiate between the different types of pressure systems, interpret wind speed symbology for a given station plot and predict general wind flow speed and direction by interpreting isobar spacing around highs and lows as indicated on a surface weather chart.

Participate in class discussions, answer questions from the class lecture notes, Canvas online quizzes, and the midterm and final examinations;

5. Calculate the amount and direction of indicated altitude error for any given incorrect altimeter setting, recognize the effects of nonstandard temperature on altimeter indications, and identify the factors that affect density altitude.

Participate in class discussions, answer questions from the class lecture notes, Canvas online quizzes, and the midterm and final examinations;

6. Explain what causes wind and identify factors that affect its speed and direction.

Participate in class discussions, answer questions from the class lecture notes, Canvas online quizzes, and the midterm and final examinations;

7. Distinguish between the characteristics - both speed and direction - of surface winds and geostrophic winds above the friction layer.

Participate in class discussions, answer questions from the class lecture notes, Canvas online quizzes, and the midterm and final examinations;

8. Determine approximate heading corrections needed to maintain a given track when flying to and from a high or low pressure system and when flying through a frontal zone.

Participate in class discussions, answer questions from the class lecture notes, Canvas online quizzes, and the midterm and final examinations;

9. Identify the factors that determine the stability of the atmosphere and differentiate between the characteristics of stable and unstable air, to include turbulence, visibility, type of cloud and precipitation.

Participate in class discussions, answer questions from the class lecture notes, Canvas online quizzes, and the midterm and final examinations;

10. Compare temperature/dew point scenarios to determine water vapor content, capacity and relative humidity.

Participate in class discussions, answer questions from the class lecture notes, Canvas online quizzes, and the midterm and final examinations;

11. Recognize the characteristics of the different kinds of fog and the characteristics of low, middle and high strato- and cumulo-type clouds, and use a formula to determine the approximate the base of convective clouds using surface temperature/dew point values.

Participate in class discussions, answer questions from the class lecture notes, Canvas online quizzes, and the midterm and final examinations;

12. Recognize the difference between obscurations and layers aloft in METAR observations and list the abbreviations used for the various cloud and precipitation types.

Participate in class discussions, answer questions from the class lecture notes, Canvas online quizzes, and the midterm and final examinations;

13. Identify the difference between runway visual range (RVR) and tower, prevailing and runway visibility.

Participate in class discussions, answer questions from the class lecture notes, Canvas online quizzes, and the midterm and final examinations;

14. Contrast the weather phenomena that occur when a ‘typical’ cold front or ‘typical’ warm front passes a location, to include speed, frontal slope steepness, temperature, stability, pressure and wind change, visibility and cloud type; and recognize the signs of approaching freezing precipitation associated with a frontal system.

Participate in class discussions, answer questions from the class lecture notes, Canvas online quizzes, and the midterm and final examinations;

15. Name the various causes of thunderstorms and identify the characteristics of the three stages of their development.

Participate in class discussions, answer questions from the class lecture notes, Canvas online quizzes, and the midterm and final examinations;

16. Recall the different types of thermally-driven winds and recognize the signs of mountain lee waves.

Participate in class discussions, answer questions from the class lecture notes, Canvas online quizzes, and the midterm and final examinations;

17. Define low level wind shear (LLWS), identify the characteristics of the different sources of LLWS, and recognize the effects of decreasing and increasing performance shears on aircraft performance.

Participate in class discussions, answer questions from the class lecture notes, Canvas online quizzes, and the midterm and final examinations;

18. Identify the various sources of in-flight turbulence, including thermal, mechanical, frontal, thunderstorm, mountain wave, jet stream and clear air turbulence (CAT); distinguish between the different FAA-turbulence intensity definitions.

Participate in class discussions, answer questions from the class lecture notes, Canvas online quizzes, and the midterm and final examinations;

19. Name the different types of airframe icing and recognize its effects on aircraft performance.

Participate in class discussions, answer questions from the class lecture notes, Canvas online quizzes, and the midterm and final examinations;

20. Using materials presented in class, identify hazardous weather conditions and determine methods to avoid them.

Write a paper on how to best avoid or mitigate the effects of one of the weather hazards discussed in class.

Learner Outcome

Activity (optional)

Assessment

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

The student will:

Develop primary principles of mathematics useful in evaluating physical properties of systems.

Answer supplemental quiz after presentation of math materials. Answer assigned questions on quizzes and exams

Develop primary principles of physics applicable to study of aircraft systems.

Answer supplemental quiz.  Answer assigned questions on quizzes and exams

Demonstrate a working knowledge of aircraft engine types and construction

Satisfactorily complete homework, quizzes, and exams

Discuss, analyze, and synthesize reciprocating engine theory of operation.

Satisfactorily complete homework, quizzes, and exams

Discuss, analyze, and synthesize basic engine lubrication and cooling concepts and systems

Satisfactorily complete homework, quizzes, and exams

Demonstrate a working knowledge of aircraft propellers and governors, including operation and maintenance

Satisfactorily complete homework, quizzes, and exams

Discuss and analyze principles of electricity, magnetism, electrical and magnetic fields, and electronics.

Satisfactorily complete homework, quizzes, and exams

Discuss and analyze aircraft electrical system components

Satisfactorily complete homework, quizzes, and exams

Demonstrate a working knowledge of aircraft electrical systems, including operation and troubleshooting

Satisfactorily complete homework, quizzes, and exams

Demonstrate working knowledge of aircraft fuel systems, including operations and troubleshooting.

Satisfactorily complete homework, quizzes, and exams

Discuss and analyze aircraft flight control systems.

Satisfactorily complete homework, quizzes, and exams

Discuss and analyze aircraft instrumentation.

Satisfactorily complete homework, quizzes, and exams

Synthesize knowledge and understanding of basic systems for the aircraft used for training.

Satisfactorily complete a research paper describing systems and operation of the training aircraft

Learner Outcome

Activity (optional)

Assessment

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

Assigned homework, in-class projects, study questions, quizzes, and exams

1.  Describe Human Factors associated   with instrument flight, recognize hazards associated with instrument flight, and apply appropriate SRM, ADM, and risk management

Working in small groups, analyze accident scenarios, describe associated human factors, discuss the single pilot ADM process, and describe how proper risk management might have prevented the accident

2. Describe aircraft flight instruments and their systems and identify systems failures

Identify system components, pre-flight checks, warnings and fail-safes, and describe appropriate procedures to handle failures

3. Analyze and interpret instrument presentations to indicate flight attitude and condition

Demonstrate primary/supportive instruments, command/performance, and partial panel procedures utilizing Desktop flight simulator

4. Interpret navigation instrument readings to determine aircraft position.

Utilize Desktop flight simulator to analyze and interpret navigation instrument readings to solve navigation exercises.

5. Describe the National Airspace system and determine instrument services available from published aviation sources.

Utilizing flight trip scenarios, determine types of airspace, equipment and pilot requirements, VFR weather minimums, route selection, and alternatives available

6. Demonstrate an understanding of the Air Traffic Control system as it pertains to instrument pilots

Utilizing flight trip scenarios, identify appropriate ATC facilities, discuss ATC limitations, anticipate handoffs, and demonstrate proper phraseology

7. Copy and interpret ATC Clearances

Utilizing recorded clearances, work in small groups to copy ATC clearances and compare interpretations with group members and instructor

8. Interpret and apply appropriate sections of the Federal Aviation Regulations, Airport/Facility Directory and Aeronautical Information Manual

Utilizing scenarios, identify appropriate resources and actions required for FAR compliance

9. Exhibit behavior appropriate for an aviation professional.

Arrive at class on time, prepared, and ready to learn, and adhere to “Sterile Cockpit” concept during lectures and presentations.

10. Comply with minimum FAA standards for course completion

Earn a minimum course grade of 80%

Learner Outcome

Activity (optional)

Assessment

Upon successful completion of AVP 242, Instrument Flight, the student will be able to:

The student will:

1.  Determine the proper holding entry and interpret navigation instruments to determine aircraft position in relation to a holding fix.

Complete the “Holding Exercise” SQ2, answer assigned questions from text and prepware, complete AOPA IFR chart online course, and participate in classroom discussions.

2. Interpret En Route and STAR arrival charts and be able to correctly identify transitions from the en route phase to the approach phase of flight.

Complete assigned questions from text and prepware, and SQ1, and participate in classroom discussions.

3.  Interpret arrival procedures

Answer assigned questions from text and prepware and answer in class questions.

4.  Identify the various approach segments of precision and non-precision approaches; interpret information from the heading section, plan view, and profile view; identify stepdown fixes and visual descent points, and determine take off procedures and minimums, approach category and minimum descent altitudes, and visibility requirements on both NOS and Jeppesen approach charts.

Answer assigned questions from text and preware, and participate in classroom discussions.

5.  Interpret Instrument approach charts including straight in and circling approaches, radar vectors course reversals, timed approaches from a holding fix, side step maneuvers, visual and contact approaches, and missed approach procedures.

Answer assigned questions from text and prepware complete SQ3, and three AOPA approach online courses, complete SQ4, and participate in classroom discussions.

6.  Interpret textual and graphic information from VOR, NDB, GPS, and RNAV instrument approach charts.

Answer assigned questions from text and prepware, and participate in classroom discussions.

7.  Interpret weather reports and forecasts and determine suitability for planned flight

Answer assigned questions from text and prepware, complete AOPA on-line weather quizzes, complete SQ5, and participate in classroom discussions.

8.  Recognize factors in the IFR Decision Making Process and describe the procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency.

Answer assigned questions from text and prepware, and participate in classroom discussions.

9.  Plan an IFR cross country flight with approaches at several airports.

Prepare an IFR cross country log and flight plan; answer assigned questions from chapter 10C of the I/CM, GLEIM, and SQ,and participate in classroom discussions.

Note: SQ homework is mostly scenario based.

Cumulative and Final Assessments

The student will:

Correctly answer at least 80% of the questions on each of the following: Stage IV Midterm Exam and EOC Final Exam and will have a cumulative course score of 80% or higher in order to earn an FAA graduation certificate.

Learner Outcome

Activity (optional)

Assessment

Learner Outcomes AVP301: The student will be able to:

The student will:

Analyze and perform all maneuvers required for private and commercial pilot certification, from the right seat of the training airplane

Identify errors and demonstrate corrections for all private and commercial maneuvers and perform them to the standards set forth in the FAA’s Practical Test Standards

Demonstrate proper single pilot resource management procedures and effective aeronautical decision making skills

With instructor playing the role of student, utilize scenarios to evaluate available resources and choices

Recognize and explain the elements of each of the maneuvers and procedures listed in the syllabus and prepare lesson plans in accordance with FAA guidelines

Create a lesson plan binder containing lesson plans from list provided by instructor. With instructor playing the role of student, conduct assigned lessons, appropriately answer questions, and evaluate “student”.

Meet the requirements for aeronautical knowledge, skill and experience necessary to meet the requirements of a flight instructor certificate with an airplane category rating and a single-engine class rating

Demonstrate through flight tests, and show through appropriate records, that the knowledge, skill, and experience requirements necessary for a flight instructor certificate with an airplane category rating and a single-engine class rating have been obtained.

Learner Outcome

Activity (optional)

Assessment

Interpret weather briefings to make a safe go/no-go decision

Obtain and discuss weather briefing with flight instructor

Plot and execute VFR cross country flights using all three forms of navigation

Perform both dual and solo visual navigation consistent with FAA practical test standards.

Develop awareness of hazards associated with night flying and best practices to reduce risk.

Perform local and cross country night flights with flight instructor.

Learner Outcome

Activity (optional)

Assessment

Take off and land the training airplane on short and soft fields

Perform the maneuvers in accordance with the Airplane Flying Handbook

Power Off and On stall recoveries, demonstrate chandells, lazy eights, eights on pylons, and steep spiral maneuvers

Perform the maneuvers in accordance with the Airplane Flying Handbook

Demonstrate the proper use of complex systems including retractable landing gear, flaps, and a constant speed propeller

Perform power changes and landing gear operations in accordance with the Pilot Operating Handbook

Learner Outcome

Activity (optional)

Assessment

Review instrument procedures and demonstrate instrument proficiency in a single engine airplane.

Satisfactorily complete an instrument proficiency check in accordance with FAA FAR61

Demonstrate consistent accuracy for all ASEL commercial maneuvers.

Pass an oral and flight stage check by performing commercial ASEL maneuvers to FAA Practical Test Standards.

Learner Outcome

Activity (optional)

Assessment

Perform maneuvers and/or tasks to FAA practical test standards or to FAA FAR61 currency standards as appropriate.

Perform additional flight training maneuvers and/or tasks as needed for proficiency and recurrency as determined by the flight instructor.

Learner Outcome

Activity (optional)

Assessment

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

The student will:

1. Expand on their knowledge of principles of mathematics useful in evaluating physical properties of systems.

Answer assigned questions on quizzes, homework and exams

2. Expand on their knowledge of principles of physics applicable to study of aircraft systems.

Answer assigned questions on quizzes, homework and exams

3. Demonstrate a working knowledge of various aircraft powerplants, including theory, components and operation

Satisfactorily complete homework, quizzes, and exams

4. Discuss, analyze, and describe complex propeller systems and operation

Satisfactorily complete homework, quizzes, and exams

5. Discuss, analyze, and describe fuel and fuel injection systems

Satisfactorily complete homework, quizzes, and exams

6. Compare and Contrast differences between normally aspirated, supercharging, and turbo charging

Satisfactorily complete homework, quizzes, and exams

7. Discuss, analyze, and describe pressurization and high altitude operations

Satisfactorily complete homework, quizzes, and exams

8. Demonstrate a working knowledge of aircraft electrical systems, including operation and troubleshooting

Satisfactorily complete homework, quizzes, and exams

9. Discuss, analyze, and describe Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems (deicing/anti-icing)

Satisfactorily complete homework, quizzes, and exams

10. Discuss, analyze, and describe the various types of aircraft structures and flight controls

Satisfactorily complete homework, quizzes, and exams

11. Discuss and have a general knowledge of turbine engine design and operation

Satisfactorily complete homework, quizzes, and exams

Learner Outcome

Activity (optional)

Assessment

Upon successful completion of AVP 340 Human Factors in Flight, the student will be able to:

The student will:

1.   Summarize the major visual and auditory perceptual limitations that affect pilot performance, including:

* visual illusions for all phases of flight including black hole conditions, runway and terrain slope, runway dimensions and lighting, flat light and sector whiteout

* visual flight at night including hazards common to takeoff, cruise and approach/landing

* perception of controls and displays

* auditory misperception including role of ambiguity, nonstandard phraseology, party-line information, expectancy and readback/hearback problems

Participate in class and group discussions; answer questions from the class lecture notes, textbook, and other assigned readings; answer questions from midterm and final examinations; and, write a research safety article covering one of the human factors limitations discussed in class.

2.   Summarize the major cognitive limitations that affect pilot performance, including:

* Attention, vigilance, and mental workload

* Working and long term memory

* Situational awareness

* Aeronautical decision making/judgement

* Hazardous attitudes: anti-authority, resignation, macho, invulnerability, impulsivity

* Decision biases: availability, gambler’s fallacy, ability, optimistic, anchoring and adjustment, framing, confirmation, overconfidence, entrapment, and hindsight biases

* The human operator-automation/technology interface

Participate in class and group discussions; answer questions from the class lecture notes, textbook, and other assigned readings; answer questions from midterm and final examinations; and, write a research safety article covering one of the human factors limitations discussed in class.

3.   Provide examples of how perceptual and cognitive limitations exhibited by flight crew were contributory to aircraft accidents and/or incidents and identify strategies necessary to avoid or effectively manage these limitations in flight. 

Participate in class and group discussions; answer questions from the class lecture notes, textbook, and other assigned readings; answer questions from midterm and final examinations; and, write a research safety article covering one of the human factors limitations discussed in class.

4.   Identify ways in which social influences can negatively affect pilot performance, including the role of:

* group norms, roles, rank and status

* conformity, peer and supervisory pressure

* obedience to authority & group think

Participate in class and group discussions; answer questions from the class lecture notes, textbook, and other assigned readings; answer questions from midterm and final examinations; and, write a research safety article covering one of the human factors limitations discussed in class.

Evaluate a case study using the SHELL model to determine the multi-level causal factors of an aircraft accident; and, suggest mitigation strategies that may have been used at the various levels to reduce the probability of this accident occurring. 

5.    List and explain the major elements of effective crew resource management (CRM), including:

* Resource management (information, aircraft, people)

* Interpersonal communication (inquiry, advocacy, listening, conflict resolution, critique)

* Team performance (trans-cockpit authority gradient, relation-task orientation, assertiveness, synergy) 

* Decision making and risk assessment

* Leadership and followership

* Stress Management

Participate in class and group discussions; answer questions from the class lecture notes, textbook, and other assigned readings; answer questions from midterm and final examinations; and, write a research safety article covering one of the human factors limitations discussed in class.

Learner Outcome

Activity (optional)

Assessment

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

The student will:

Work cooperatively with small groups to complete assigned projects

Participate in class discussions, complete assigned homework and study questions

Compute weight and balance calculations including how to adjust loading to bring aircraft into weight and balance limitations

Participate in class discussions, complete assigned homework and study questions

Describe the aerodynamic principles involved in commercial maneuvers and discuss the techniques involved in mastering the maneuvers

Participate in class discussions, complete assigned homework and study questions

Recognize potentially hazardous  situations and describe prescribed emergency procedures for systems failures, hazardous weather, and human factors

Working in groups, follow risk management procedures to derive solutions for scenarios

Describe the decision making process pertaining to commercial operations

Participate in class discussions, complete assigned homework and study questions

Cumulative and Final Assessments

Correctly answer at least 80% of the questions on each of the stage exams and End of Course exam. Pass the FAA Commercial Pilot Aeronautical Knowledge exam.

Learner Outcome

Activity (optional)

Assessment

Each student will demonstrate the ability to recognize and analyze, with respect to flight planning and in-flight decision making, basic mountain weather patterns and hazards, including:

Mountain waves, thunderstorms, Orographic lift, Diurnal effects, upslope and downslope winds,

Katabatic winds, venturi effects, and weather hazards

Students will work in teams to gather appropriate FAA weather products and services through completion of an assigned pre-flight weather briefing and will conduct a hazard assessment of a flight through mountainous terrain.  Additionally they will participate in class discussions and answer homework and quiz questions related to flight planning and weather hazards.

Students will discuss various types of navigation in mountain and canyon terrain, including:

Flight Planning, Pilotage and position reporting, maps

and Charts, Types of VFR navigation, GPS and radio

Navigation,  sun angles, time of day, and hazards

Each student will complete a flight plan and navigation log for a flight through mountainous terrain, including assessment of associated weather hazards. Additionally, they will answer questions on homework and quizzes related to navigation.

Students will identify components of preparing for mountain/canyon flight including preparation of aircraft and pilot, including:

Aircraft preflight items, practicing for mountain flight, Turn radius vs airspeed, flying a steep stabilized  mountain approach, takeoffs, landings, and go-arounds

Students will participate in class discussions, answer questions from assigned readings, homework material, and quizzes.  Additionally, each student will be required to visually analyze video presentations of aircraft operations with respect to proper and improper techniques and relate them to safety of operations.

Students will determine pertinent data relevant to density altitude and aircraft performance that will contribute to safety of flight operations, including:

Determining Density Altitude (DA), effects of reduction in DA on aircraft power and thrust, Power loading and weight reduction, takeoff, landing, and climb performance, proper mixture leaning techniques, maneuvering and performance

Students will work mathematical solutions to homework and quiz problems provided with regards to density altitude and aircraft performance.  Additionally, they will present a short oral briefing to the class on a subject to be assigned by the instructor relevant to density altitude and performance, and will answer questions on homework and quizzes.

Students will identify and discuss operations at airstrips and landings areas, including:

Checking out the Airstrip, runway gradient effects,  wind direction(s) and intensity, gradient vs wind,  approach and departure planning

Students will participate in class discussions and will be required to visually analyze video presentations of aircraft operations with respect to proper and improper techniques and relate them to safety of operations.  They will also answer homework and quiz questions related to operating parameters.

Students will discuss application of mountain and canyon flying techniques to hazardous terrain and flight operations including:

Enroute operations, descent, approach, and landing; taxi and ground operations, takeoff and climb, and Go-arounds

Students will participate in class discussions and will be required to visually analyze video presentations of aircraft operations with respect to proper and improper techniques and relate them to safety of operations.  They will also answer homework and quiz questions related to operating parameters.

Students will demonstrate knowledge of skills, procedures and preparation for emergencies and forced findings in mountainous and canyon terrain, including survival equipment and tactics.

Students will design and present to the class an example of survival kits for different climates and terrain considerations.  Additionally, they will answer questions on homework and quizzes related to emergencies and survival.

Learner Outcome

Activity (optional)

Assessment

Demonstrate proper multiengine preflight procedures

Perform multiengine preflight according to the Pilot Operating Handbook and the Standard Operating Procedures

Control multi engine aircraft in straight and level flight, constant altitude change of airspeed, constant airspeed climbs and descents, and turns to heading while in the traffic pattern

Perform straight-and-level , constant airspeed climbs and descents, and standard-rate turns full panel while maintaining altitude +/-100 feet, heading +/- 10º, airspeed +/- 15 knots while maintaining vigilance for other aircraft

Demonstrate flight at critically slow airspeed, power on and power off stalls

Perform slow flight while maintaining altitude +/-100 feet, heading +/- 10º, airspeed +   10/- 0 knots; Perform correct stall recovery techniques using positive control techniques with a minimum loss of altitude

Demonstrate steep turns

Perform steep power turns in both directions, while maintaining altitude +/-100 feet, roll out heading +/- 10º, airspeed +/- 10 knots

Demonstrate proper procedures for emergency descent and systems and equipment malfunctions

Respond to simulated emergencies in accordance with the Pilot Operating Handbook

Explain high altitude operations

Answer questions regarding supplemental oxygen and pressurization systems

Demonstrate proper procedures for normal, Crosswind, and Short field takeoffs and landings

Perform normal, crosswind, and short field takeoffs and landings in accordance with the Pilot’s Operating Handbook

Demonstrate engine out procedures

Properly respond to simulated engine failures in various stages of flight in accordance with the Pilot’s Operating Handbook

Demonstrate proper recovery from simulated loss of directional control (VMC demonstration)

Properly respond to simulated loss of directional control demonstration in accordance with the Pilot’s Operating Handbook

Demonstrate proper holding techniques

Perform VOR and GPS holds, utilizing proper entry procedures, in accordance with FARs and the AIM

Demonstrate proper instrument procedures while operating twin engine and single engine

Perform a variety of approaches, including VOR, GPS, ILS, and missed approach, single engine and twin engine, in accordance with the FAA’s Practical Test Standards

Demonstrate proper procedures for flight planning enroute navigation and DME arcs

Submit a cross country flight plan and perform various enroute procedures in accordance with the FAA’s Practical Test Standards

Learner Outcome

Activity (optional)

Assessment

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

The student will:

Demonstrate proper interpretation of multiengine instrumentation and operational limitations.

Exercise appropriate power and control changes to accomplish prescribed flight tasks within the limitations prescribed by the Flight Standards Manual (FSM).

Perform standard instrument departures, enroute, holding, arrival and approach procedures.

Accomplish departures, holds, arrival and approach procedures within the limitations prescribed by the FARs, FSM and the FAA Instrument Pilot Flight Test Guide.

Perform simulated emergency and abnormal procedures.

Accomplish the emergency and abnormal procedures as prescribed by the FSM while simultaneously maintaining the appropriate flight attitude and track by reference to flight and navigation instruments, within the limitations prescribed by the FAA Instrument Pilot Flight Test Guide and FARs.

Demonstrate effective Crew Resource Management (CRM) procedures.

A.  While acting as First Officer, properly set navigation and communication radios, make appropriate call outs, accomplish checklist procedures, and assist Captain as required.

B.  While acting as Captain, verify correct navigation and communication radio setup, perform checklist procedures as directed by First Officer, and demonstrate proper decision-making.

Demonstrate appropriate ATC normal and lost communication procedures.

Initiate communications with and respond to directives from ATC in a manner prescribed by the FAA.

Learner Outcome

Activity (optional)

Assessment

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

The student will:

Demonstrate proper interpretation of turboprop instrumentation and operational limitations.

Exercise appropriate power and control changes to accomplish prescribed flight tasks within the limitations prescribed by the Flight Standards Manual (FSM).

Perform standard instrument departures, enroute, holding, arrival and approach procedures.

Accomplish departures, holds, arrival and approach procedures within the limitations prescribed by the FARs, FSM and the FAA Instrument Pilot Flight Test Guide.

Perform simulated emergency and abnormal procedures.

Accomplish the emergency and abnormal procedures as prescribed by the FSM while simultaneously maintaining the appropriate flight attitude and track by reference to flight and navigation instruments, within the limitations prescribed by the FAA Instrument Pilot Flight Test Guide and FARs.

Demonstrate effective Crew Resource Management (CRM) procedures.

A.  While acting as First Officer, properly set navigation and communication radios, make appropriate call outs, accomplish checklist procedures, and assist Captain as required.

B.  While acting as Captain, verify correct navigation and communication radio setup, perform checklist procedures as directed by First Officer, and demonstrate proper decision-making.

Demonstrate appropriate ATC normal and lost communication procedures.

Initiate communications with and respond to directives from ATC in a manner prescribed by the FAA.

Learner Outcome

Activity (optional)

Assessment

Upon successful completion of AVP448 Fundamentals of Flight Instruction   Each student will be able to:

Each Student will:

1.  Demonstrate the necessary skills to teach primary and advanced students in aerodynamics, basic air work, stall/spin awareness, low altitude air work, cross country flying, night flying, systems and equipment malfunctions, complex aircraft operation and systems, and advanced maneuvers.

Answer assigned questions from Flight Instructor Manual by Jeppesen Sanderson and the Flight/Ground Instructor FAA Airman Knowledge Study Guide (AKSG).  In addition, each student will develop a lesson plan portfolio based on the FAA PTS criteria.  Each student will also observe/participate in a minimum of one ground session with a CFI during an actual student lesson.

2.  Demonstrate the ability to give student endorsements in all phases of flight to include private and commercial pilot, biennial review flights, written and practical FAA tests, and have a thorough knowledge of FAR’s.

Answer assigned questions from Flight Instructor Manual by Jeppesen Sanderson and the Flight/Ground Instructor FAA Written Exam Guide.  In addition, the student will answer questions during quizzes and through class interaction.

3.  Demonstrate the necessary organizational and communications skills to teach student pilots in various phases of training to include private and commercial maneuvers.

Lead four (4) instructional presentations (including lecture, small group discussion, and one-on-one instruction) that are graded and critiqued by the student peers and instructor. 

4.  Objectively evaluate their peers on each of the formal presentations and to accurately demonstrate the knowledge necessary to correctly analyze the specific aeronautical subjects.

Students will collaborate to create an assessment form which each student will then use to evaluate at least four (4) instructional presentations of their fellow students.

5.  To correctly analyze a student’s deficient areas in aeronautical knowledge and to promptly and effectively teach the student the proper procedure to correct the deficient area.

Lead four (4) instructional presentations (including lecture, small group discussion, and one-on-one instruction) that are graded and critiqued by the student peers and instructor.  

Cumulative and Final Assessments

The student will:

Correctly answer at least 80% of the questions on all of the required exams, including the FAA FOI and FIA exams.

Learner Outcome

Activity (optional)

Assessment

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

The student will:

Demonstrate proper interpretation of turbojet instrumentation and operational limitations.

Exercise appropriate power and control changes to accomplish prescribed flight tasks within the limitations prescribed by the Flight Standards Manual (FSM).

Perform standard instrument departures, enroute, holding, arrival and approach procedures.

Accomplish departures, holds, arrival and approach procedures within the limitations prescribed by the FARs, FSM and the FAA Instrument Pilot Flight Test Guide.

Perform simulated emergency and abnormal procedures.

Accomplish the emergency and abnormal procedures as prescribed by the FSM while simultaneously maintaining the appropriate flight attitude and track by reference to flight and navigation instruments, within the limitations prescribed by the FAA Instrument Pilot Flight Test Guide and FARs.

Demonstrate effective Crew Resource Management (CRM) procedures.

A.  While acting as Pilot Monitoring, properly set navigation and communication radios, make appropriate call outs, accomplish checklist procedures, and assist Captain as required.

B.  While acting as Pilot Flying, verify correct navigation and communication radio setup, perform checklist procedures as directed by First Officer, and demonstrate proper decision-making.

Demonstrate appropriate automation and autopilot procedures.

Utilize automation and autopilot systems in accordance with the FSM.

Demonstrate appropriate ATC normal and lost communication procedures.

Initiate communications with and respond to directives from ATC in a manner prescribed by the FAA.

Learner Outcome

Activity (optional)

Assessment

NOTE: This course is one of a two quarter sequence. Each course covers a different set of human organ systems, with similar learner outcomes.

Identify and analyze detailed anatomical structures associated with the major human organ systems.

Students will identify specific structures demonstrated on dissected specimens, skeletal material, and models during written practical exams.

Describe the detailed functioning (physiology) of all major organ system of the body.

Written laboratory assignments will ask the students to address questions regarding the hands-on laboratory experiences. Written lecture exams will have the student answer questions, including in essay format, regarding physiological functioning.

Integrate the study of anatomy and physiology to gain a fuller understanding of human form and function.

Students will answer in-depth integrative questions as a part of written conceptual exams.

Relate physical structure to biological function across all levels of organization.

Students will demonstrate this knowledge through physiology lab reports and written conceptual exams.

Frame the current science of form and function in the context of its history and its relationship to human development and health.

Students will answer in-depth integrative questions as a part of written conceptual exams.

Demonstrate the dissection and laboratory skills necessary for the examination and study of the major human organ systems.

Student lab reports and dissections will be assessed for completeness and quality of work.

Contribute productively to peer teams.

Student lab exercises and dissections will be done in teams, and will be assessed for completeness and quality of work.

Learner Outcome

Activity (optional)

Assessment

NOTE: This course is one of a two quarter sequence. Each course covers a different set of human organ systems, with similar learner outcomes.

Identify and analyze detailed anatomical structures associated with the major human organ systems.

Students will identify specific structures demonstrated on dissected specimens, skeletal material, and models during written practical exams.

Describe the detailed functioning (physiology) of all major organ system of the body.

Written laboratory assignments will ask the students to address questions regarding the hands-on laboratory experiences. Written lecture exams will have the student answer questions, including in essay format, regarding physiological functioning.

Integrate the study of anatomy and physiology to gain a fuller understanding of human form and function.

Students will answer in-depth integrative questions as a part of written conceptual exams.

Relate physical structure to biological function across all levels of organization.

Students will demonstrate this knowledge through physiology lab reports and written conceptual exams.

Frame the current science of form and function in the context of its history and its relationship to human development and health.

Students will answer in-depth integrative questions as a part of written conceptual exams.

Demonstrate the dissection and laboratory skills necessary for the examination and study of the major human organ systems.

Student lab reports and dissections will be assessed for completeness and quality of work.

Contribute productively to peer teams.

Student lab exercises and dissections will be done in teams, and will be assessed for completeness and quality of work.