Title: Aircraft Pilot Training I (20053-I)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
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Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Exploring Flying
  Describe classifications, equipment, and operating requirements related to aircraft.
  Describe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) aircraft classification.
  Describe pilot certification requirements and certificate privileges and limitations.
  Describe regulations related to student pilot and other endorsements.
  Describe regulations related to medical certificates.
  Describe privileges and limitations of pilot certificates.
  Describe pilot currency requirements.
  Explain compliance with local regulations.
  Describe regulations related to a certificate of waiver.
  Describe regulations related to knowledge and skill test checks.
  Describe the role of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
  Describe regulations related to alcohol and drugs.
Describing Aircraft Construction
  Identify the parts of an aircraft.
  Describe limiting factors in various aircraft designs.
Explaining Principles of Flight
  Explain the principles behind the production of lift.
  Describe airfoil, center of pressure, and mean camber line.
  Explain airspeed, air density, lift, and drag as related to the aircraft.
  (Optional) Explain airfoil design, pressure distribution, and the effects of altitude.
Explaining the Aerodynamics of Flight
  Describe the aerodynamic forces acting on an aircraft during flight.
  Explain center of gravity (CG) as it relates to aircraft.
  Describe the three axes of an aircraft.
  Define longitudinal stability.
  Explain stability and controllability.
  Describe types of static stability related to aircraft.
  Explain characteristics, forces, and principles related to the AOA.
  Explain lift-to-drag (L/D) ratio.
  Explain load factor.
  Describe aerodynamic stall.
  Explain torque effect.
  Outline the aerodynamics of spin.
  Outline the process of a spin entry and a spin recovery.
  Explain ground effect on aircraft performance.
  Describe the operation of a propeller.
Describing Flight Controls
  Describe aircraft flight controls.
  Describe surfaces that affect longitudinal stability or control.
  Describe the purpose and operation of wing spoilers.
Understanding Aircraft Systems: Fuel Systems
  Describe the fuel system.
  Describe the types of fuel used in aviation.
  Describe detonation in aircraft engines.
  Describe the fuel-air mixture.
  Identify fuel safety practices.
  (Optional) Explain the fuel-dump system.
  Describe concerns related to fuel system malfunctions and leaks.
  Describe fuel-load concerns.
  Describe regulations related to fuel requirements.
Understanding Aircraft Systems: Engines
  Explain various powerplants.
  Describe the reciprocating engine cycle.
  Describe cooling systems for the reciprocating engine.
  Describe the causes and effects of carburetor ice.
  Explain the effects of carburetor heat.
  (Optional) Explain turbine engine operation.
  (Optional) Explain turboprop engine operation.
Understanding Aircraft Systems: Propellers, Landing Gear, and Brakes
  Describe fixed-pitch propellers.
  Compare types of aircraft landing gear.
  Describe the aircraft brake system.
Understanding Aircraft Systems: Electrical System
  Describe the aircraft electrical system and circuitry.
  Describe aircraft batteries.
  Identify equipment that depends on the electrical system.
Understanding Aircraft Systems: Pressurization System
  (Optional) Explain the aircraft pressurization system.
  Describe oxygen requirements.
Understanding Aircraft Systems: Environmental Factors
  Describe anti-icing and de-icing.
  Explain environmental control in aircraft.
  Describe aircraft lighting.
  Describe regulations related to the use of aircraft lights.
Understanding Aircraft Systems: Oil and Hydraulic Systems
  Explain the oil system.
  Explain hydraulic systems.
Interpreting Flight Instruments
  Identify gyroscopic aircraft instruments.
  Describe indicating systems.
  Interpret altimeter readings and settings.
  Describe the horizontal situation indicator (HSI).
  (Optional) Interpret information on an HSI.
  Interpret readings on a turn-and-slip indicator.
  Explain airspeed as it relates to aircraft performance.
  Explain the effects of temperature and pressure on indicated altitude.
  Describe altimeter settings and setting procedures and the importance of accurate altimeters.
  Explain the operation of a magnetic compass.
  Describe the pitot-static system.
  Describe an aircraft's pneumatic system.
  Describe limits on autopilot usage.
Identifying Aircraft Maintenance Regulations
  Explain airworthiness.
  Describe airworthiness directives (ADs).
  Describe airworthiness certificate issuance and renewal.
  Describe aircraft inspection regulations.
  Describe regulations related to maintenance records.
  Describe regulations related to maintenance and alteration programs.
  Describe regulations related to the minimum equipment list (MEL).
Identifying Safety and Emergency Regulations
  Describe aircraft return-to-service regulations.
  Describe use of aircraft operations checklists.
  (Optional) Describe regulations related to cockpit voice and flight data recorders.
  Describe regulations related to safety equipment.
  Describe regulations related to declaration of an emergency.
  Describe regulations related to dropping objects.
  Describe regulations related to emergency locator transmitters (ELT).
  Describe regulations related to accident reporting.
  Describe regulations related to individual flotation devices.
Identifying Flight Manuals and Other Documents
  Describe the responsibilities of aircraft owners and operators.
  Identify documents to be carried on aircraft during flight and the regulations related to their display and inspection.
  Describe regulations related to instruments and equipment.
  Describe approach minima.
  Describe briefing of passengers.
  Describe change-of-address regulations.
  Describe preflight requirements.
Describing Aircraft Performance
  Define aerobatic flight.
  Explain steady-state climb and flight.
  Describe wake turbulence characteristics and avoidance techniques.
  Explain how an aircraft turns.
  Describe effects on aircraft performance during a turn.
  Explain how ice formation affects aircraft performance.
  Describe distinct types of altitude related to aircraft.
  Describe V-speeds.
  Describe how runway conditions affect aircraft operation.
  Describe aircraft operating limitations.
  Describe regulations related to minimum safe flight altitude.
Describing Airport Operations
  Describe operational procedures for a controlled airport.
  Describe operational procedures for an uncontrolled airport.
  Describe information on an airport diagram.
  Describe airport markings and signs.
  Describe airport lighting.
  Describe airport landing indicators.
  Describe land and hold short operations (LAHSO).
  Describe traffic pattern and communication procedures.
  Describe taxi operations and procedures.
  Describe airport information broadcasts.
  Identify the types of ATC services.
  Explain effective radio communication.
  Explain regulations related to communications enroute.
  Describe runway requirements.
  Describe procedures to remedy communications failure.
Understanding Airspace
  Describe VFR.
  Describe visual meteorological conditions (VMC).
  Differentiate types of airspace.
  Describe operational airspace requirements.
  Describe regulations related to destination airport visibility.
  Describe regulations related to general right-of-way rules.
  Describe regulations related to right-of-way rules, water operations.
  Describe regulations related to use of seats, safety belts, and harnesses.
Describing Navigation
  Describe satellite radio navigation systems (RNAV).
  Describe the VHF omnidirectional range navigation system (VOR).
  Describe regulations related to operation near other aircraft.
  Describe operational flight plan requirements.
  Describe purpose and scope of the Pilot Operating Handbook (POH).
  Describe pilot deviation reports.
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
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