Aviation
AVIATION 111
PRIVATE PILOT GROUND SCHOOL
Spring 2013
5.0 CREDITS
Instructor: Mark Richardson
Phone: 253-833-9111 ext. 4708
Office Hours: 11:00 - 12:00 Monday-Thursday TC 129
Email: mrichardson@greenriver.edu
Course Description:
Includes aerodynamics, navigation, weather, communications, regulations, flight physiology, weight and balance and other subjects preparatory to the FAA Private Pilot written exam.
Materials For Course:
Text: Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
ASA Test Prep for Private Pilot (blue book)
Seattle Sectional Chart
E6B Flight Computer: Manual or Electronic
Navigation Plotter
FAR/AIM
Learning Objectives:
The student will obtain the necessary aeronautical knowledge and meet the prerequisites specified in Part 61 of the Federal Aviation Regulations for the private pilot certificate. This class is taught using the lecture and discussion method. Stage tests are given following each stage and a final comprehensive examination is given.
Instructional method: Lecture, video presentation, computer data projection and discussion. Study assignments may be done on in-class computers or at home.
Student Code of Conduct:
Refer to GRCC catalog (2006-2008) pages 215-224
Course Outline:
Stage 1 Basic Aerodynamics Chpt. 2-4
Stage 2 Aircraft Systems Chpt. 6
Stage 3 Flight Instruments Chpt. 7
Stage 4 Regulations FAR/AIM
Stage 5 Procedures and Airport Operations Chpt. 13,14,16,17
Stage 6 Weather Chpt. 11
Stage 7 Weather Services Chpt. 12
Stage 8 Weight and Balance, Performance Chpt. 9
Stage 9 Enroute Flight (lesson 9) Chpt. 15 Navigation (lesson 10) Communication Procedures (lesson 11)
Test at the end of each stage plus a comprehensive final.
Campus-wide Outcomes: Green River Community College has identified ability areas that we believe encompass knowledge and are the most important skills, behaviors, attitudes, and values that students will
PRIVATE PILOT GROUND SCHOOL
Spring 2013
5.0 CREDITS
Instructor: Mark Richardson
Phone: 253-833-9111 ext. 4708
Office Hours: 11:00 - 12:00 Monday-Thursday TC 129
Email: mrichardson@greenriver.edu
Course Description:
Includes aerodynamics, navigation, weather, communications, regulations, flight physiology, weight and balance and other subjects preparatory to the FAA Private Pilot written exam.
Materials For Course:
Text: Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
ASA Test Prep for Private Pilot (blue book)
Seattle Sectional Chart
E6B Flight Computer: Manual or Electronic
Navigation Plotter
FAR/AIM
Learning Objectives:
The student will obtain the necessary aeronautical knowledge and meet the prerequisites specified in Part 61 of the Federal Aviation Regulations for the private pilot certificate. This class is taught using the lecture and discussion method. Stage tests are given following each stage and a final comprehensive examination is given.
Instructional method: Lecture, video presentation, computer data projection and discussion. Study assignments may be done on in-class computers or at home.
Student Code of Conduct:
Refer to GRCC catalog (2006-2008) pages 215-224
Course Outline:
Stage 1 Basic Aerodynamics Chpt. 2-4
Stage 2 Aircraft Systems Chpt. 6
Stage 3 Flight Instruments Chpt. 7
Stage 4 Regulations FAR/AIM
Stage 5 Procedures and Airport Operations Chpt. 13,14,16,17
Stage 6 Weather Chpt. 11
Stage 7 Weather Services Chpt. 12
Stage 8 Weight and Balance, Performance Chpt. 9
Stage 9 Enroute Flight (lesson 9) Chpt. 15 Navigation (lesson 10) Communication Procedures (lesson 11)
Test at the end of each stage plus a comprehensive final.
Campus-wide Outcomes: Green River Community College has identified ability areas that we believe encompass knowledge and are the most important skills, behaviors, attitudes, and values that students will