AVIA 1021 Introduction to Aeronautics Lab

OZARKACOLLEGE CURRICULUM PROPOSAL

Course Title / AVIA 1021 Introduction to Aeronautics Lab
CIP Code / 36.0119
Contact Person(s) / Dr. Dennis C. Rittle, Holly Ayers
Effective date of proposal / Fall 2015
Proposal Summary / (Provide a general description of the proposed curriculum change or development)
T This course is designed to facilitate the completion of each required stage of the Private Pilot Certification Course including the tests for those stages, complete the cross country training specified in 14 CFR 141 Appendix B and graduate from the Private Pilot Certification Course.
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This course is a requirement for the Associate of Science in Aviation
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Corequisite: AVIA1013 Introduction to Aeronautics I
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Similar activities in colleges within a 50 mile range / None
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed to facilitate the completion of each required stage of the Private Pilot Certification Course including the tests for those stages, complete the cross country training specified in 14 CFR 141 Appendix B and graduate from the Private Pilot Certification Course.

COURSE RATIONALE:

The course is offered as a portion of required coursework for the Associate of Science in Aviation.

OUTCOMES/LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

ENROLLMENT PREREQUISITES: A person must hold either a recreational pilot certificate or

student pilot certificate prior to enrolling in the flight portion of the private pilot certification course.

2. FLIGHT TRAINING COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of the private pilot certification

course the student shall be able to proficiently and consistently perform the maneuvers listed in the

Private Pilot PTS to practical test standards. Furthermore, the student shall be able to proficiently

and competently perform cross-country navigation by means of pilotage and dead reckoning with or

without the assistance of radio navigation.

3. FLIGHT TRAINING COURSE COMPLETION STANDARDS: To complete Ozarka College’s

Private Pilot Certification Course the student shall exhibit a thorough working

knowledge of the subject matter found in the Private Pilot PTS. The student shall also perform all

maneuvers listed in the Private Pilot PTS to PTS standards.

TEXT/REQUIRED MATERIALS:

The following books are required reading for this lab:

1. Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK)

2. Airplane Flying Handbook (AFH)

3. Aviation Weather Services (AWS)

4. Maule Student Handbook (MSH)

5. Flight Operations Manual (FOM)

6. Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR)

7. Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)

8. Private Pilot Practical Test Standards (PTS)

Please note that some lessons have a related reading list that refers to specific sections or pages. These

references were accurate at the date of publication. Should the required textbooks be updated it is the

student’s responsibility to read the intended subject matter should the section or page numbers change.

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:

STAGE ONE OBJECTIVES: The objectives of stage one of Ozarka College’s Private Pilot

Certification Course are to:

a. Train the student to safely perform:

i. Straight and level flight

ii. Climbs and climbing turns

iii. Collision avoidance, windshear avoidance, and wake turbulence avoidance

iv. Descents, with and without turns, using high and low drag configurations

v. Flight at various airspeeds

b. Train the student to perform the preflight procedures listed in the Private Pilot PTS to PTS standards,

including:

i. Preflight planning and preparation, powerplant operation, and aircraft systems

ii. Taxiing, including run-ups

c. Train the student to perform the airport operations listed in the Private Pilot PTS to PTS standards,

including:

i. Airport traffic patterns with correct entry and departure procedures

d. Train the student to perform normal takeoffs, crosswind takeoffs, normal landings, crosswind landings,

slips to landings, and go-arounds as listed in the Private Pilot PTS to PTS standards

e. Train the student to perform the performance maneuvers listed in the Private Pilot PTS to PTS standards

f. Train the student to perform the ground reference maneuvers listed in the Private Pilot PTS to PTS

standards

g. Train the student to perform slow flight and stalls as listed in the Private Pilot PTS to PTS standards

h. Train the student to perform the emergency operations as listed in the Private Pilot PTS to PTS standards,

including:

i. Emergency procedures and equipment malfunctions

ii. Approaches to a landing area with simulated engine malfunctions

Train the student to perform the postflight procedures listed in the Private Pilot PTS to PTS standards

STAGE ONE COMPLETION STANDARDS: Stage one of Ozarka College’s Private Pilot

Certification Course is complete when the student:

a. Performs the following maneuvers in a safe and competent manor:

i. Straight and level flight

ii. Climbs and climbing turns

iii. Collision avoidance, windshear avoidance, and wake turbulence avoidance

iv. Descents, with and without turns, using high and low drag configurations

v. Flight at various airspeeds

b. Performs the preflight procedures listed in the Private Pilot PTS to PTS standards

c. Performs the airport operations listed in the Private Pilot PTS to PTS standards

d. Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently fly the aircraft solo using normal takeoffs, crosswind

takeoffs, normal landings, and crosswind landings.

e. Performs the performance maneuvers listed in the Private Pilot PTS to PTS standards

f. Performs the ground reference maneuvers listed in the Private Pilot PTS to PTS standards

g. Performs slow flight and stalls as listed in the Private Pilot PTS to PTS standards

h. Perform the emergency operations as listed in the Private Pilot PTS to PTS standards

i. Perform the postflight procedures listed in the Private Pilot PTS to PTS standards

EVALUATION PROCEDURES:

See extended lab syllabus packet and lab lesson checklists.

GRADING SCALE:

See extended lab syllabus packet.

MAKE-UP POLICY:

See extended lab syllabus packet.

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

See extended lab syllabus packet.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:

If an occurrence of cheating is detected, that student(s) grade will be adjusted accordingly, ranging from a grade penalty on the test or assignment involved - to an "F" in the course. When a penalty for cheating is invoked, the instructor is required to submit to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, immediately following the occurrence, a statement of circumstances, the name of the student(s) involved, and the penalty imposed. A student involved has the right to appeal the action through the Academic Grievance Procedure.

SPECIAL NEEDS:

Any student with special needs that may require any adaptation or modification of classroom work

is responsible for informing the faculty of those needs and possible modifications/adaptations.

ARKANSAS COURSE TRANSFER SYSTEM:

The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of

courses with Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of

applicable credits and the equitable treatment in the application of credits for the admissions and

degree requirements. Course transferability is not guaranteed for courses listed in ACTS as "No

Comparable Course." Additionally, courses with a "D" frequently do not transfer and institutional

policies may vary. ACTS may be accessed on the Internet by going to the ADHE website and

selecting Course Transfer (

TOBACCO POLICY:

Effective July 1, 2008, Ozarka College campuses are tobacco free. This policy includes all

buildings, grounds, and parking lots. Thank you for your cooperation.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Ozarka College is committed to learning for all students. One important component of student

learning is diversity education; learning about others, learning with others, and learning from

others. By providing diversity learning experiences, Ozarka College provides students with the

opportunity to work together to influence their future, the future of their country and the future of the

wider global society.

STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER:

The Student Success Center is located in room C114 of the John E. Miller Building on the

Melbourne campus and in the new Student Center Building in Ash Flat. Check with the main office

in Mountain View for location on that campus. The center is free and open to all students. The SSC

provides academic coaching by appointment or on a walk-in basis for individual or group tutoring.

Success Coaches are available to assist with homework and help improve study and time

management skills. The SSC also provides career counseling with the KUDER Career Planning

System and resume assistance and has a job placement program. If you have any questions, visit

our site at contact the SSC by phone: 870-368-2056 or

email: .

MISSION:

The mission of Ozarka College is to provide life-changing experiences through education

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