Standards

Updated: 03/17/05

FTP 141 – Fundamentals of Commercial Pilot Flight Operations

Course Description:

Introduces the student to the field of commercial pilot flight operations.  Topics include high performance powerplants, environmental and ice control systems; retractable landing gear, predicting airplane performance, and controlling weight and balance; emergency procedures and commercial decision making; maximum performance takeoff and landing procedures/commercial flight maneuver procedures.  Emphasis is placed on gaining the necessary knowledge to become a FAA Commercial Pilot.  Course prepares student to successfully complete the FAA Commercial Pilot written examination.

 

Competency Areas:

Hours:

 

 

 

High Performance Powerplants, Environmental, and Ice Control Systems

Class

5

Retractable Landing Gear, Predicting Airplane Performance, and

Controlling Weight and Balance

D. Lab

0

P. Lab/O.B.I

0

Emergency Procedures and Commercial Decision Making

Credit

5

Maximum Performance Takeoff and Landing Procedures/Commercial Flight Maneuver Procedures

 

 

 

 

 

Prerequisite:   FTP 117, FTP 132

Corequisite:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Course Guide

 

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D. Lab

P. Lab/

O.B.I.

HIGH PERFORMANCE POWERPLANTS, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND ICE CONTROL SYSTEMS

15

0

0

Fuel Injection

Describe fuel injection system components and theory

 

 

 

Operating Procedures

Explain fuel injection system operating procedures

 

 

 

Engine Monitoring

Describe engine monitoring considerations

 

 

 

Turbocharging

Describe and explain turbocharging system components and operation

 

 

 

High Altitude Ops

Explain dangers of high altitude operations

 

 

 

Constant Speed Propellers

Describe constant speed propeller components and explain operating procedures

 

 

 

Oxygen Systems

Explain oxygen system operations

 

 

 

Cabin Pressurization

Explain cabin pressurization system operation and limitations

 

 

 

Ice Control Systems

Describe different types of ice control systems and principles of operation

 

 

 

RETRACTABLE LANDING GEAR, PREDICTING AIRPLANE PERFORMANCE, AND CONTROLLING WEIGHT AND BALANCE

15

0

 0

Landing Gear Systems

Describe operation of retractable landing gear systems

 

 

 

Gear System Safety

Explain safety features of retractable landing gear systems

 

 

 

Operating Procedures

Explain operating procedures for retractable landing gear systems

 

 

 

Performance Factors

Calculate aircraft takeoff, climb, cruise, descent, and landing data

 

 

 

Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH)

Use POH to determine aircraft performance

 

 

 

Weight and Balance Limits

Locate and identify weight and balance limitations

 

 

 

Weight and Balance Documents

Locate and interpret aircraft weight and balance documents

 

 

 

Weight and Balance Computations

Compute aircraft weight and balance and determine if aircraft is loaded within limits

 

 

 

Weight Shift

Calculate weight shift requirements

 

 

 

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND COMMERCIAL DECISION MAKING

10

0

0

Emergency Descent

Describe emergency descent procedures and scenarios

 

 

 

Emergency Approach and Landing

Explain emergency approach and landing procedures

 

 

 

In-Flight Fire

Describe in-flight fire emergency procedures

 

 

 

Partial Power Loss

Explain partial power approach

 

 

 

Door Open

Explain door open procedures

 

 

 

Asymmetrical Flap Extension

Describe asymmetrical flap extension procedures

 

 

 

Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear

Identify and describe emergency equipment and survival gear

 

 

 

Commercial Ops

Understand commercial operations

 

 

 

Decision-Making Process

Explain commercial decision-making process

 

 

 

Crew Resource Management

Describe principles of good crew resource management

 

 

 

PIC Responsibility

Describe pilot in command duties and responsibilities

 

 

 

Crew Relations

Explain good crew relationships

 

 

 

Communications

Describe proper cockpit communication procedures

 

 

 

Resource Use

Describe effective flight resource use

 

 

 

Workload Management

Explain principles of workload priority and management

 

 

 

Situational Awareness

Explain the importance of maintaining flight operations situational awareness

 

 

 

CFIT

Define controlled flight into terrain

 

 

 

Application of Aeronautical Decision-Making

Explain application of principles of sound aeronautical decision-making

 

 

 

MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE TAKEOFF AND LANDING PROCEDURES/COMMERCIAL FLIGHT MANEUVERS PROCEDURES

10

0

0

Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb

Describe soft-field takeoff and climb procedures

 

 

 

Soft-Field Approach and Landing

Describe soft-field approach and landing procedures

 

 

 

Short-Field Takeoff and Climb

Describe short-field takeoff and climb procedures

 

 

 

Short-Field Approach and Landing

Describe short-field approach and landing procedures

 

 

 

Steep Turns

Explain steep turns

 

 

 

Chandelles

Explain chandelles

 

 

 

Lazy Eights

Explain lazy eights

 

 

 

Eights-on-Pylons

Explain eights-on-pylons

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Books:

 

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

FAA. (Current). Instrument/commercial manual. Colorado: Sanderson Jeppesen.

FAA. (Current). Instrument/commercial syllabus. Colorado: Sanderson Jeppesen.

FAA.  (Year).  Practical test standards: Instrument rating.  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

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

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

FAA.  (1975).  Aviation weather.  Newcastle, WA: ASA, Inc.

FAA.  (1992).  Instrument rating test guide.  Newcastle, WA: ASA, Inc.

FAA/ASA.  (1993).  Commercial pilot test guide 1993-1995 for FAA-t-8080-16B written test.  Newcastle, WA: ASA, Inc.

FAA/ASA.  (1993).  Commercial pilot test prep 1993-1995 for FAA-t-8080-16B written test.  Newcastle, WA: ASA, Inc.

FAA/ASA.  (1993).  Instrument rating test guide 1993-1995 for FAA-t-8080-20B written test.  Newcastle, WA: ASA, Inc.

FAA/ASA.  (1993).  Instrument rating test prep 1993-1995 for FAA-t-8080-20B written test.  Newcastle, WA: ASA, Inc.

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

FAA & Aviation Book Company.  (1988).  IFR pilot exam-o-grams.  Santa Clarita, CA: Author.

Fox Valley Technical College.  (1991).  Curriculum manual for aeronautics flight commercial one.  Oshkosh, WI: Author.

Fox Valley Technical College.  (1991).  Curriculum manual for aeronautics flight commercial two.  Oshkosh, WI: Author.

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

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

Fox Valley Technical College.  (1991).  Curriculum manual for aeronautics/aviation weather. Oshkosh, WI: Author.

Gardner, B.  (1993).  The complete pilot series: The complete advanced pilot.  Newcastle, WA: ASA, Inc.

Gardner, B.  (1993).  The complete pilot series: The complete maneuvers manual (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).  Commercial pilot FAA written exam study guide.  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

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

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

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

Jeppesen, S.  (Year).  Instrument/commercial manual.  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

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

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

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.  (Year).  Aeronautical chart user's guide. Newcastle, WA: ASA, Inc.

Newton, D.  (Year).  Severe weather flying.  Newcastle, WA: ASA, Inc.

Sollman, H., & Harris, S.  (1989).  Mastering practical instrument flight.  Blue Ridge Summit, PA: TAB Bks

Thom, T.  (1994).  The pilot's manual three: Instrument flying (3rd ed.).  Newcastle, WA: ASA, Inc.

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

Wiener, E., et al.  (Eds.).  (1993).  Cockpit resource management.  San Diego, CA: Academic 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).  Advanced aerodynamics: Angle of attack [VHS, 27:30]. 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).  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).  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).  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.

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

 

Periodicals:

 

Accident Prevention

Agricultural Aviation

AOPA Pilot

Aviation Monthly

Business and Commercial Aviation

Career Pilot

Civil Air Patrol News

FAA Aviation News

Flight Safety Digest

Human Factors & Aviation Medicine

ICAO Journal