Marking Period 1: Science of Flight/Leadership Education

AS-210: The Science of Flight

LE-100: Citizenship, Character and Air Force Tradition

Instructors:

Mark Miller, Maj, USAF (ret) -- Cell Phone: (484) 459-4761 – email:

Dee Sullivan, CMSgt, USAF (ret) -- Cell Phone: (609) 784-2745 – email:

Text:Aerospace Science: The Science of Flight

Leadership Education I

AF Manual 36-2201

Course Objectives:

The Science of Flight:

  1. Know the atmosphere environment.
  2. Know the basic human requirements of flight.
  3. Know why Bernoulli’s principle and Newton’s Laws of Motion are applied to the theory of flight and the operating principles of reciprocating engines, jet engines, and rocket engines.
  4. Know the basic elements of navigation, the four basic navigation instruments, and the current methods of navigation.

Leadership Education I:

  1. Know the importance of AFJROTC history, mission, purpose, goals, and objectives.
  2. Know military traditions and the importance of maintaining a high standard of dressand personal appearance.
  3. Know the importance of attitude, discipline, and respect, and why values and ethicsare so important.
  4. Know the basic elements of individual drill.

Course Overview

Science of Flight:

The Science of Flight course is designed to introduce the student to the world of aviation through a multi-phased science curriculum presented throughout the academic year. The course begins with a discussion of the atmosphere and weather. After developing an understanding of the environment, how that environment affects flight is introduced. Discussions include the forces of lift, drag, thrust, and weight. Students also learn basic navigation including map reading, course plotting, and the effects of wind. The portion on the Human Requirements of Flight is a survey course on human physiology. Discussed here are the human circulatory system, the effects of acceleration and deceleration, and protective equipment. There is also an expansion of protective equipment in select lessons from the Air Force JROTC Survival curriculum. Flight science lessons occur each Monday and Tuesday during the school year, with select Fridays dedicated to flight laboratory lessons.

Leadership Education:

LE-100 introduces cadets to the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) program providing a basis for progression through the rest of the AFJROTC program while instilling elements of good citizenship. It contains sections on cadet and Air Force organizational structure; uniform wear; customs, courtesies, and other military traditions; health and wellness; fitness; individual self-control; and citizenship.

Leadership Education will be taught on Wednesday and Thursday, with select Fridays dedicated to leadership laboratory exercises.

Grading Policy – Marking Period 1

Course grades by marking periodwill be determined based on the percentage earned of a possible 1000 pointstotal; hence for example an 800 point value is 80%, a "B" grade. A specific breakdown of the class grading structure is outlined below:

  • Science of FlightSection Tests (200 points possible or 40% of overall grade): Two examinations (each worth 100 points) will be administered this marking period. Examination dates will be announced to the students at least one week prior to the testing date. Examination questions will be drawn from the text and classroom lecture material.
  • Science of Flight PaperAircraft Laboratory Project : (140) points possible or 10% of overall grade): Successful completion of the aircraft gliderlab assignment.
  • Science of Flight Laboratory Project (100) points possible or 10% of overall grade): Successful progress in the aircraft model construction project.
  • Science of Flight Laboratory Project (100) points possible or 10% of overall grade): Successful progress in the aircraft flight simulator.
  • Leadership/Communication Course Tests and Quizzes (120 points possible or 12% of overall grade): Examination dates will be announced to the students at least one week prior to the testing date.
  • Individual Drill Performance Test (100 points possible or 10% of overall grade)
  • Drill/Uniform Inspections (70 points possible or 7% of overall grade): Inspection dates will be announced to the student prior to the marking event. Note: Students electing not to wear the uniform will be graded separately per class guidelines.
  • Classroom Participation and Course Work (120 points possible or 12% of overall grade)
  • Back to School Night Mandatory (50 Points possible or 5% of overall grade)

Cumulative Quarterly Grading Percentages

97% - 100% =A+Outstanding

90% - 96% =AExcellent

87% - 89% =B+Well Above Average

80% - 86% =BAbove Average

77% - 79% =C+Average

70% - 76% =CAverage

65% - 69% =DPassing

Below 65% =FFailure

Required Course Materials

Students will be provided text books and project completion materials. Students are encouraged to bring a notebook and materials as desired to facilitate taking notes from the lectures.