AVP 354 - Commercial Pilot

Description:
Operation of advanced systems appropriate to complex airplanes and execution of advanced flight maneuvers. Preparation for FAA written examination. A minimum grade of B- in CW’s FAA course graduation certificate as required by FAR141.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: AVP 103 and AVP 242.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments

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.