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AVT 101 - Private Pilot Theory


Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours

Co-requisites: AVT 103  

Description
This course is a study of the principles of flight, specifically covering all data to obtain a Private pilot Certificate as regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA-Part 141). On completion of AVT101, AVT 103 , and AVT 105 , the student should be able to pass the FAA written examination for private pilot certification.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

  1. Analyze the function of basic airplane systems.
  2. Successfully apply the aerodynamic principles of flight.
  3. Demonstrate effective communication practices in the flight environment.
  4. Interpret meteorological conditions using FAA weather data.
  5. Demonstrate VFR navigation/basic instrument navigation and performance factors using the principles of cross country flying.
  6. Investigate human factor issues in aviation.
Listed Topics
  1. Discovering aviation
  2. Airplane systems
  3. Aerodynamic principles
  4. Flight environment
  5. Communications and flight information
  6. Meteorology for pilots
  7. Federal Aviation Regulations
  8. FAR / AIM Part 1,61,67,91
  9. Interpreting weather data
  10. Airplane performance
  11. Navigation
  12. Human factors
  13. Principles of flying cross country
Reference Materials
Jeppesen Private Pilot Manual, FAA Private Pilot
Knowledge Test Guide, Private Pilot Practical test Standards, FAR / AIM.
 
Approved By: Sutin, Stewart Date Approved: 07/13/2006


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