Transcript title
Airplane Fundamentals
Credits
3
Grading mode
Standard letter grades
Total contact hours
30
Lecture hours
30
Course Description
Covers the fundamentals of airplane flight, flight operations, airplane performance, navigation, airplane systems, aeronautical publications, airplane flight maneuvers, flight planning, radio procedures, meteorology, and human factors.
Course learning outcomes
1. Explain fundamental concepts of airplanes and powered flight.
2. Recall basic function of airplane engines, airplane systems and flight instruments.
3. Identify the essential aeronautical and aerodynamic concepts of airplane flight.
4. Demonstrate the fundamentals of airplane performance calculations and flight planning.
Content outline
- Airplane Flight Controls
- Airplane Systems
- Aerodynamics
- Flight Manual
- Weight and Balance
- Ground Procedures
- Flight Preparation
- Basic Flight Maneuvers
- Airplane Emergencies and Hazards
- Aeronautical Decision Making
Required materials
Requires textbook and/or online learning materials.
