Standards

Posted: 03/17/05

FTP 116 – Fundamentals of Private Pilot Flight Operations

Course Description:

Introduces the student to the field of private pilot flight operations.  Emphasis is placed on gaining the necessary knowledge to become an FAA Private Pilot – Airplane.  Course prepares student to successfully complete FAA Private Pilot Written Examination. Topics include: fundamentals of flight, airplane systems, basic aerodynamic principles, flight communications, basic weather theory, airplane performance, basic navigation/cross-country planning, and aviation physiology.

 

Competency Areas:

Hours:

Fundamentals of Flight

Class

5

Airplane Systems

D. Lab

0

Basic Aerodynamic Principles

P. Lab/O.B.I.

0

Flight Communications

Credit

5

Basic Weather Theory

 

 

Airplane Performance

 

 

Basic Navigation/Cross-Country Planning

 

 

Aviation Physiology

 

 

 

 

 

Prerequisite:  Program admission

Corequisite:

 

Course Guides

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D. Lab

P. Lab/

O.B.I.

FUNDAMENTALS OF FLIGHT AND AIRPLANE SYSTEMS

20

0

0

Pilot Training

Discuss training requirements

 

 

 

Job Opportunities

Discuss pilot career options

 

 

 

Human Factors

Explain aeronautical decision making process and crew resource management

 

 

 

Airplanes

Identify and describe the major components of an airplane

 

 

 

Powerplant and Related Systems

Identify and describe the types of powerplants and subsystems, including oil, cooling, exhaust, propeller and electrical

 

 

 

Flight Instruments

Describe the various flight instruments including their power sources, operation, and malfunction procedures

 

 

 

BASIC AERODYNAMIC PRINCIPLES

6

0

0

Four Forces of Flight

Explain the four forces of flight and describe how they affect the aircraft

 

 

 

Stability

Explain the 3 axes of flight and how aircraft stability is affected during various phases of flight

 

 

 

Aerodynamics of Maneuvering Flight

Describe how the aerodynamics of maneuvering flight enables airplane operation within design limitations

 

 

 

FLIGHT COMMUNICATIONS/OPERATIONS

7

0

0

Radio Procedures

Describe proper use and terminology of comm/nav radios

 

 

 

Aeronautical Charts

Understand and use aeronautical charts for flight operations

 

 

 

Airspace

Describe the classes of airspace and explain the theory, use, and restrictions of controlled airspace

 

 

 

BASIC WEATHER THEORY

6

0

0

Basic Weather Theory

Describe essential elements of basic weather patterns and hazards

 

 

 

The Forecasting Process

Explain how weather is forecast

 

 

 

Printed Reports

Interpret printed weather reports

 

 

 

Sources of Weather Information

Obtain and use printed text and graphic weather forecast information

 

 

 

AIRPLANE PERFORMANCE

5

0

0

Weight and Balance

Calculate aircraft weight and balance data and determine that airplane is within limits

 

 

 

Predicting Performance

Calculate aircraft performance for takeoff, climb, cruise, descent, and landing

 

 

 

BASIC NAVIGATION/CROSS-COUNTRY PLANNING AND AVIATION PHYSIOLOGY

6

0

0

Pilotage and Dead Reckoning

Describe the principles for visually navigating the airplane

 

 

 

VOR/ADF Navigation

Describe the principles for navigating the airplane with electronic navigation aids

 

 

 

Aviation Physiology

Understand and explain how the human body reacts to the unique conditions of flight

 

 

 

Cross-Country Flight Planning

Properly plan a cross-country flight incorporating all elements of this course

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Books:

 

Bellomo, C., & Lynch, J. L.  (1982).  Crash, fire & rescue handbook.  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Collins, R. L.  (1982).  Flying safety.  New York: Macmillan.

Collins, R. L.  (1982).  Takeoffs & landings.  New York: Macmillan.

Crane, D.  (Ed.).  (1991).  Dictionary of aeronautical terms (2nd ed.).  Newcastle, WA: ASA, Inc.

Delacerda, F.  (1989).  Surviving spins.  Ames, IA: Iowa State University Press.

FAA. (Current Year). Federal aviation regulations/aeronautical information manual--FAR/AIM. Colorado: Sanderson Jeppesen.

FAA.  (Annual).  FAR/AIM 95.  Newcastle, WA: ASA, Inc.

FAA.  (1988).  Medical handbook for pilots.  Newcastle, WA: ASA, Inc.

FAA. (Current). Piper warrior III/cessna information manual. Kansas:Cessna Aircraft Company.

FAA. (Current). Private pilot FAA airment knowledge study guide. Sanderson Jeppesen. (Flight Kit)

FAA. (Current). Private pilot FAA practical test student guide. Sanderson Jeppesen. (Flight Kit)

FAA. (Current). Private pilot manual. Colorado: Sanderson Jeppesen (Flight Kit)

FAA. (Current). Private pilot syllabus. Colorado: Jeppesen (Flight Kit)

FAA.  (Year).  Practical test standards: Private pilot single-engine land.  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

FAA/ASA Staff.  (1993).  Private pilot test guide 1993-1995 for FAA-t-8080-15B written test.  Newcastle, WA: ASA, Inc.

FAA/ASA. (1993). Private pilot test prep 1993-1995 for FAA-t-8080-15B written test.  Newcastle, WA: ASA, Inc.

FAA/NWS. (1995). Aviation weather services.  Washington, DC: USGPO.

Fox Valley Technical College.  (1991).  Curriculum manual for aeronautics private pilot. Oshkosh, WI: Author.

Gardner, B. (1993). The complete pilot series: The complete maneuvers manual (2nd ed.). Newcastle, WA: ASA, Inc.

Gardner, B. (1993). The complete pilot series: The complete private pilot (7th ed.). Newcastle, WA: ASA, Inc.

Gardner, B. (1993). The complete pilot series: The complete private pilot workbook (2nd ed.).  Newcastle, WA: ASA, Inc.

Guilkey, J. E., & Snyder, C. (1993). Simplifying the FAR/AIM: An essential guide for the private pilot.  Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.

Jeppesen, S. (Year). FAR/AIM manual.  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S. (Year). Flight maneuvers illustrator.  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S. (Year). Private pilot FAA written exam study guide.  Englewood, CO:  Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S. (1989). Private pilot maneuvers manual.  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Kershner, W. K. (1993). The student pilot's flight manual, including FAA written test questions (airplanes) plus answers and explanations (7th ed.).  Ames, IA: Iowa State University Press.

Lester, P. F. (1993). Turbulence: A new perspective for pilots.  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Mason, S. (1985). Stalls, spins, and safety.  New York: Macmillan.

Nelson, R. C. (1989).  The beginners guide to flight instruction (2nd ed.).  Blue Ridge Summit, PA: TAB Bks.

Thom, T. (1995). The pilot's manual two: Private and commercial.  Newcastle, WA: ASA, Inc.

Trollip, S. R., & Jensen, R. S. (Year). Human factors for general aviation.  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Vitale, B. M. (1986). Free flight: Celebrating your right brain.  Torrance, CA: Jarmar Press.

 

Audiovisuals:

 

Jeppesen, S. (1990). Aircraft icing [VHS, 32:37].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S. (1990). Evaluating inflight weather [VHS, 29:54].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S. (1990). Extreme conditions: Hot and cold weather [VHS, 47:34].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S. (1990). Final approach fix inbound [VHS, 41:48].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S. (1990). Go/no-go weather decisions [VHS, 40:06].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S. (1990). IFR emergencies [VHS, 36:09].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S. (1990). Weather flight planning and the pilot [VHS, 46:36].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S. (1990). Weather hazards [VHS, 55:12].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S. (1991). From dusk to dawn [VHS, 30:26].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S. (1991). Mountain flying [VHS, 41:00].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S. (1991). VFR emergencies [VHS, 48:00].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S. (1992). Basic aviation physiology [VHS, 33:43].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S. (1992). Flight review [VHS, 38:27].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S. (1994). Turbulence: A new perspective [VHS, 48:32].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S. (1995). Advanced GPS [VHS, 39:23].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S. (1995). Aircraft systems and performance [Transparencies, set of 28].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S. (1995). Airplane and components set [Transparencies, set of 18]. Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S. (1995). Approach charts [VHS, 42:34]. Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S. (1995). Aviation physiology [Transparencies, set of 8]. Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S. (1995). Basic navigation [Transparencies, set of 18]. Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S. (1995). Enroute charts [VHS, 37:49]. Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

 

Jeppesen, S. (1995). Flight computer set [Transparencies, set of 5].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S. (1995). Flight maneuvers poster set [Set of 5, 22" X 27"].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S. (1995). The flight environment [Transparencies, set of 30].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S. (1995). Flight planning and decision making [Transparencies, set of 3]. Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S. (1995). Instruments and systems set [Transparencies, set of 24].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S. (1995). Interpreting weather data [Transparencies, set of 16]. Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S. (1995). Meteorology for pilots [Transparencies, set of 14].  Englewood,  CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S. (1995). Meteorology set [Transparencies, set of 31].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S. (1995). Navigation kit [Transparencies, set of 6].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S. (1995). Principles of flight [Transparencies, set of 26].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S. (1995). Radio communications set [Transparencies, set of 4].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S. (1995). Radio navigation set [Transparencies, set of 4].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S. (1995). Radio systems navigation [Transparencies, set of 21]. Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S. (1995). Running on empty [VHS, 23:49].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S. (1995). SIDs and STARS [VHS, 22:04].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S. (1995). Weight and balance kit [Transparencies, set of 6]. Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

 

Training Aids:

 

Jeppesen, S. (Year). Daily weather map.  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S. (Year). Model airplane kit [Wingspan, 14"].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S. (Year). VOR/ADF magnetic trainer.  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S. (1958). Cloud chart.  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

 

Periodicals:

 

Accident Prevention

Aerospace Products

Agricultural Aviation

Air & Space/Smithsonian

American Aviation Historical Society

AOPA Pilot

Aviation Education News Bulletin

Aviation Monthly

Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine

Aviation Week & Space Technology

Aviation-Space

Cessna Owners Magazine

Civil Air Patrol News

FAA Aviation News

Flight Safety Digest

Flying

Human Factors & Aviation Medicine

ICAO Journal

World Aviation Director