Transcript title
Private Pilot-Helicopter
Credits
5
Grading mode
Standard letter grades
Total contact hours
50
Lecture hours
50
Recommended preparation
MTH 060 or higher or minimum placement Math Level 10.
Course Description
Covers fundamentals of flight, flight operations, aviation weather, performance, navigation, aircraft systems, aeronautical publications, FAA regulations, flight planning, radio procedures, meteorology and human factors. Comprehensive course that prepares student for the FAA Private Pilot airman knowledge exam.
Course learning outcomes
1. Develop understanding of fundamental concepts of helicopter powered flight.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the helicopter power-plant, systems, and flight instruments.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of essential aeronautical and aerodynamic concepts.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of basic weather theory, weather forecasting, and weather products available to the pilot.
5. Develop fundamental knowledge of helicopter performance.
6. Demonstrate the basic tasks of navigation and flight planning.
7. Demonstrate familiarity with aviation charts, airfield directories, and other aviation publications.
8. Develop comprehension of the flight environment, airport operations, safety of flight, and human factors in aviation.
9. Demonstrate an understanding of the Federal Aviation Regulations.
10. Apply flight concepts to pilot training, and have the knowledge to operate safely in today’s complex flight environment.
11. Demonstrate preparedness for FAA Private Pilot exam.
12. Demonstrate preparedness for the FAA Private Pilot ground evaluation.
Content outline
Flight Lab Process
Aeronautical Decision Making
Fitness for Flight
Flight Instruments
Aircraft Systems
Aerodynamics
Airport Operations Communication
Aircraft Performance
Weight Balance
Weather Theory
Weather Charts Services
Navigation -Pilotage Sectional Charts, VOR GPS, Dead Reckoning, Flight Planning
Required materials
Requires textbook and/or online learning materials, and additional equipment.