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PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Start Term:
PFT
231
200710
Flight Instructor: Airplane Ground School
Initiator:
Pete Stogsdill
CEU/Credit Hours:
5.00
Campus:
Desert Vista
Lecture Periods:
5.00
Date:
8/12/2005
Lab Periods:
Prerequisite:
PFT 130, 204
Recommendation:
Consent of instructor.
Description:
Theory and procedures associated with the ground school requirements to attain Federal Aviation
Administration Flight Instructor certification. Includes aerodynamic principles, engine limitations,
pilotage, communications, and federal regulations.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to do the following:
1. Describe and discuss the principles of aerodynamics.
2. Discuss "V" speed performance.
3. Discuss engine limitations.
4. Discuss the aspects of pillage.
5. Demonstrate communication techniques.
6. Discuss and interpret federal regulations.
7. Demonstrate accurate interpretation of weather charts and forecasts.
Outline:
I.
II.
III.
Definitions and Study of the Critical "V' Speeds of an Aircraft
A.
Angle of Attack Theory
B.
Stalls, Separation and Stagnation Point, Center of Pressure, and Lift.
1.
Skids and Slips
2.
Spins
3.
Aircraft Landing and its Effects of Performance and Stability
4.
Common Flap Systems and Their Various Effects on Performance and Stability.
5.
Ground Effect and its Effects on Takeoffs and Landings Under Various Aircraft
Configurations
6.
The Turning Tendencies
7.
Propeller Systems
8.
Retractable Landing Gear Systems and Operation
Use of Appropriate "V" Speeds
A.
Effect of Weight and Altitude Upon Certain 'V" Speeds
B.
Aircraft Systems
C.
Normal Operations
D.
Emergency Operations
1.
Maximum Performance Takeoffs and Landings
2.
Use of Performance Charts and Pilot's Operating Handbook
Engine Limitations
A.
Engine Performance Charts
B.
Engine Fuel Systems
1.
Engine Instruments
2.
Use of Performance Charts and Pilot's Operating Handbook
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.
VIII.
IX.
X.
XI.
XII.
Instrument Construction and Systems
A.
Instrument Errors and Response Lag
B.
Proper Flight Training Methods
Pilotage
A.
Dead Reckoning
B.
Radio Navigation
C.
Lost Procedures
D.
Diversion to Alternate
General Considerations
A.
Radio Techniques and Phraseology
B.
Contact Procedures
C.
Aircraft Call Signs
D.
Ground Station Call Signs
1.
Phonetic Alphabet
2.
Communications Emergencies
3.
Communications at Tower and Non-Tower Airports
General Considerations
A.
Fatigue
B.
Hypoxia
C.
Alcohol
D.
Drugs (Prescription and Non-Prescriptions)
1.
Vision - Optical Illusions
2.
The Middle Ear
3.
Scuba Diving
4.
Emotions and Stress
Pertinent Properties of the Atmosphere
A.
Air Mass Theory
B.
Frontal Weather Patterns
C.
Severe Weather Elements
D.
Fog and Low Ceiling Clouds
E.
National Weather Service Network
F.
Services Available to Pilots
G.
Weather Observations and Forecasts
H.
Weather Charts
Definition of the Integrated Method of Flight Instruction
A.
Emergency Capability
B.
Methods of Training
C.
Basic Maneuvers
1.
Use of Radio Aids and Radar Facilities
2.
Limitations
Federal Aviation Regulations (]FAR)
A.
FAR Part 61
B.
FAR Part 141
Aeronautical Information Manual (AMD
A.
Flight Instructor's Handbook AC 60-14
B.
Flight Training Handbook AC 61-2 1 A
1.
Flight Test Guides
2.
Airport Directory
Circulars
A.
Advisory Circular System
B.
Selected Pertinent Advisory Circulars