AVT 105 - Private Pilot Flight

This course provides the student with flight instruction and experience at a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Part 141 approved flight school. Students complete the dual and solo flight time requirements including preflight and postflight briefings and required stage exams. Students must pass the FAA Private Pilot Practical Exam to obtain a Private Pilot Certificate in order to successfully complete the course. The FAA requires a minimum of 35 hours of flight time in this course; however, the actual flight hours may vary based on student proficiency.  A valid Second Class Medical Certificate is required to begin this course.

1. Perform all maneuvers outlined in the Practical Test Standards (PTS).
2. Apply proper communication procedures at both controlled and uncontrolled airports.
3. Obtain standard weather briefings and their application to the flight.
4. Demonstrate proper understanding of FAA Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
5. Demonstrate knowledge of human factors such as personal fitness for flight, risk management, Aeronautical Decision-Making (ADM) and Crew and Single-Pilot Resource Management (CRM/SRM).
6. Pass the FAA Private Pilot Practical Exam.

1. Preflight and postflight preparation
2. Airport operations
3. Takeoffs, landings and go-arounds
4. Performance maneuvers
5. Ground reference maneuvers
6. Navigation
7. Slow flight and stalls
8. Basic instrument maneuvers
9. Emergency procedures
10. Night operations
11. CRM/SRM
12. ADM

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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