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AVP 241 - Instrument Flight I


Description:
Discussion and study of aircraft instruments, basic attitude instrument flying, navigation, regulations, procedures, and aeronautical decision making for the instrument pilot. Student must possess a Private Pilot ASEL certificate to enroll. Department permission.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments

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%

 





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