Aviation II: Advanced Flight

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Aviation Safety

  • 1

    Apply the safety concepts learned in previous classes to develop several detailed plans to potential problems faced in flight. To guide the planning, students should ask and then answer the question, “What would I do if……?” in response to problems such as, but not limited to:1

    1. A

      Aircraft door pops open just after lift off1A

    2. B

      Engine fails at 100 feet AGL on takeoff1B

    3. C

      Engine fails at 500 feet AGL on takeoff1C

    4. D

      Oil on windshield on climb out1D

    5. E

      Fuel being siphoned out of fuel tank on climb out due to an unsecured fuel cap1E

    6. F

      Cabin fire1F

    7. G

      Engine fire1G

    8. H

      Minimum fuel situation1H

    9. I

      Deteriorating weather1I

    10. J

      Sick or unruly passenger1J

  • 2

    Demonstrate understanding of the five hazardous thoughts and associated antidotes to each of the following: Students will determine if they have one or more of these hazardous thoughts and explain what they do to realize when their decisions may be influenced by a hazardous thought. Students should also explain how they will counteract this thought in order to remain as safe as possible.2

    1. A

      Anti-authority2A

    2. B

      Impulsivity2B

    3. C

      Invulnerability2C

    4. D

      Macho2D

    5. E

      Resignation2E

Careers in Aviation

  • 3

    Demonstrate understanding and be able to explain the privileges and FAA requirements for each of the following pilot certificates and ratings:3

    1. A

      Certificates3A

      1. i

        Sport3Ai

      2. ii

        Private3Aii

      3. iii

        Commercial3Aiii

      4. iv

        Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)3Aiv

    2. B

      Ratings3B

      1. i

        Instrument3Bi

      2. ii

        Sea Plane3Bii

      3. iii

        Multi engine3Biii

      4. iv

        Glider3Biv

    3. C

      License (Mechanic)3C

      1. i

        Airframe3Ci

      2. ii

        Power Plant3Cii

Systems Problem Solving

  • 4

    Describe the functions and characteristics of an airplane’s aileron, elevator, and rudder, including the trim system if appropriate. Troubleshoot system problems to safely land aircraft in a variety of situations, including but not limited to:4

    1. A

      Frozen or stuck ailerons4A

    2. B

      Frozen or stuck elevators4B

    3. C

      Frozen or stuck rudder4C

    4. D

      Taking off with a control lock still in place4D

    5. E

      Aileron, elevator, or rudder hooked up backwards4E

  • 5

    Describe the functions and characteristics of an airplane’s power plant, and troubleshoot system problems to safely land aircraft in a variety of situations, including but not limited to:5

    1. A

      Partial engine failure5A

    2. B

      Complete engine failure5B

    3. C

      Low oil pressure5C

    4. D

      High oil and/or cylinder head temperature5D

  • 6

    Describe the functions and characteristics of an airplane’s instrument systems, and troubleshoot system problems to safely land aircraft in a variety of situations, including but not limited to:6

    1. A

      Blocked pitot system6A

    2. B

      Blocked static system6B

    3. C

      Failed vacuum pump6C

    4. D

      Failed flight gyros6D

    5. E

      Two-way communications failure6E

  • 7

    Describe the functions and characteristics of an airplane’s fuel systems, and troubleshoot system problems to safely land aircraft in a variety of situations, including but not limited to:7

    1. A

      Low fuel7A

    2. B

      Vapor lock7B

    3. C

      Contaminated fuel7C

  • 8

    Describe the functions and characteristics of an airplane’s electrical systems, and troubleshoot system problems to safely land aircraft in a variety of situations, including, but not limited to:8

    1. A

      Alternator/generator failure8A

    2. B

      Alternator/generator overcharging8B

    3. C

      Electrical fire8C

    4. D

      Popped circuit breaker(s)8D

    5. E

      Runaway electric trim8E

    6. F

      Electrical smoke8F

Advanced Aerodynamics and Physics of Flight

  • 9

    Research, understand, and be able to explain the aerodynamics force that affect an aircraft on the ground and in flight. Anticipate, prevent, and recommend actions to recover from unsafe flight conditions such as, but not limited to:9

    1. A

      Becoming airborne at too slow an airspeed in ground effect9A

    2. B

      Aircraft stalling at an unsafe altitude9B

    3. C

      Aircraft spin9C

    4. D

      High density altitude airport operations9D

  • 10

    Explain the effects of high-density altitudes on aircraft takeoff distances, aircraft rate of climb, aircraft angle of climb, Indicated Airspeed (IAS) versus True Airspeed (TAS), and landing distances.10

Trends and Emerging Technologies

  • 11

    Drawing on industry magazines, scholarly research, and news media, explore in an informational essay the chief features, advantages, and disadvantages of emerging aviation technologies, such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and mobile technologies gaining prominence in aviation fields. Discuss how these technologies work, how they have impacted (or are expected to impact) the aviation industry, and their impact on aircraft safety.11

Emergency Procedures

  • 12

    Demonstrate the ability to follow an emergency procedure for a low fuel situation. Read, recite, and complete the appropriate memory and non-memory checklists in front of peers or in a mock emergency situation while safely flying the aircraft.12

  • 13

    Demonstrate the ability to follow an emergency procedure for an aircraft fire situation. Read, recite, and complete the appropriate memory and non-memory checklists in front of peers or in a mock emergency situation while safely flying the aircraft.13

  • 14

    Demonstrate the ability to follow an emergency procedure for a medical emergency situation. Read, recite, and complete the appropriate memory and non-memory checklists in front of peers or in a mock emergency situation while safely flying the aircraft.14

  • 15

    Demonstrate the ability to follow an emergency procedure for a deteriorating weather situation. Read, recite, and complete the appropriate memory and non-memory checklists in front of peers or in a mock emergency situation while safely flying the aircraft.15

  • 16

    Demonstrate the ability to follow an emergency procedure for a two-way radio failure situation. Read, recite, and complete the appropriate memory and non-memory checklists in front of peers or in a mock emergency situation while safely flying the aircraft.16

  • 17

    Demonstrate the ability to follow an emergency procedure for a partial or complete engine failure situation. Read, recite, and complete the appropriate memory and non-memory checklists in front of peers or in a mock emergency situation while safely flying the aircraft.17

Problems with Aircraft Performance and Weight & Balance

  • 18

    Consult the manufacturer’s approved limits for an aircraft’s center of gravity. Explain the associated problems when the aircraft’s center of gravity is forward or aft of the approved limits. Given a designated degree of imbalance, determine and demonstrate in a mock setting how to move passengers and/or cargo to bring the center of gravity within the manufacturer’s approved takeoff CG envelope. Correctly use a moment index to plot these changes on a loading graph to aid in the demonstration, attending to appropriate units, quantities, and terminology.18

  • 19

    Consult the manufacturer’s approved maximum takeoff weight. Explain the associated problems when the aircraft’s takeoff weight is greater than approved by the manufacturer. Calculate the proper reduction in weight for various combinations of passengers and cargo; be “able and willing” to reduce the payload as needed to bring the aircraft within the manufacturer’s approved takeoff weight.19

Cross-Country Planning

  • 20

    Determine the different factors involved in planning the best route on each leg of a cross- country flight. For each factor, describe why it should be considered when determining the route, citing, by contrast, what could go wrong if the factor was not considered. Examples include the following:20

    1. A

      Shortest distance20A

    2. B

      Lowest terrain20B

    3. C

      Best emergency landing options20C

    4. D

      Smoothest air20D

  • 21

    Determine the different factors involved in calculating the best altitude to fly on each leg of a cross-country flight. Given a specific route, calculate optimum altitude for all stages of a cross-country flight, incorporating consideration of the factors identified above and relying on sectional and world aeronautical charts, aircraft specifications, and other resources to make proper determinations. Factors may include the following:21

    1. A

      VFR – Easterly heading (odd thousand + 500’) or Westerly heading (even thousand + 500’)21A

    2. B

      IFR – Easterly heading (odd thousand) or Westerly heading (even thousand) (below FL 290)21B

    3. C

      Distance between departure airport and destination airport21C

    4. D

      Headwind/tailwind components at different altitudes21D

    5. E

      Terrain features21E

    6. F

      Emergency landing options21F

    7. G

      Smoothest air21G

    8. H

      Pressurized versus non-pressurized aircraft21H

  • 22

    Given a specific flight route, determine the headwind/tailwind component on each leg of a cross-country flight. Specifically,22

    1. A

      Determine forecast winds aloft for each leg22A

    2. B

      Determine best altitude for each leg22B

    3. C

      Determine headwind/tailwind component for each leg22C

  • 23

    Given a specific flight route, determine the estimated groundspeed on each leg of a cross- country flight. Specifically,23

    1. A

      Determine altitude23A

    2. B

      Determine true airspeed (TAS)23B

    3. C

      Determine headwind/tailwind component23C

    4. D

      Determine crosswind component23D

    5. E

      Determine estimated groundspeed (GS)23E

  • 24

    Given a specific flight route, determine the estimated magnetic heading required for each leg of a cross-country flight. Specifically,24

    1. A

      Determine True Course (TC) / Magnetic Course (MC)24A

    2. B

      Determine crosswind component24B

    3. C

      Determine True Heading (TH)24C

    4. D

      Determine amount of variation; show how to add variation if it is a Westerly variation and subtract variation if it is an Easterly variation24D

    5. E

      Determine Magnetic Heading (MH)24E

  • 25

    Citing relevant examples and supporting texts, explain to both a lay audience and a technical audience the concept of estimated time enroute (ETE) and the effect of flying through different time zones. For a given scenario, determine and communicate departure and arrival times in local times and GMT.25

  • 26

    Correctly simulate how to complete, file, activate, and close or cancel a VFR flight plan, following proper procedures and determining the information requested in each box of the flight plan.26

  • 27

    Research, role play, communicate, and write about the factors involved in correctly departing from and arriving at an airport. For each of the following, consult and cite the Airman’s Information Manual and FAA guidelines when modeling the behaviors necessary for successful takeoff and landing, including communications with ground control, air traffic control, any passengers, and relevant superiors, peers, and authorities:27

    1. A

      Controlled airport – Departure27A

      1. i

        ATIS27Ai

      2. ii

        Clearance delivery (assigned headings, altitudes, transponder codes, departure frequencies)27aii

      3. iii

        Ground control (taxi instructions)27Aiii

      4. iv

        Tower (VFR flight plan activation)27Aiv

      5. v

        Departure control27Av

    2. B

      Controlled airport – Arrival27B

      1. i

        ATIS27Bi

      2. ii

        Approach control (tower)27Bii

      3. iii

        VFR flight plan closure27Biii

      4. iv

        Ground Control (taxi instructions)27Biv

    3. C

      Non-controlled airport – Departure27C

      1. i

        AWOS27Ci

      2. ii

        CTAF / Unicom (pre-taxi communication, pre-takeoff communication)27Cii

      3. iii

        Proceeding on course27Ciii

      4. iv

        VFR Activation with FSS27Civ

    4. D

      Non-controlled airport – Arrival27D

      1. i

        AWOS27Di

      2. ii

        CTAF / Unicom (airport advisory, pre-pattern communication, pattern communication, base communication, clearing runway communication)27Dii

      3. iii

        VFR flight plan closure with FSS via radio or telephone27Diii

Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs)

  • 28

    Demonstrate understanding and be able to explain important FARs that relate to Private Pilot operations included in the following, citing specific text and wording from the regulations. Articulate why these regulations are necessary and analyze how the FAA has structured the FARs in order to quickly retrieve such information in the future.28

    1. A

      FAR Part 138A

    2. B

      FAR Part 2138B

    3. C

      FAR Part 3928C

    4. D

      FAR Part 4328D

    5. E

      FAR Part 6128E

    6. F

      FAR Part 7128F

    7. G

      FAR Part 9128G

    8. H

      NTSB Part 83028H

Judgment Training

  • 29

    Continue to explore and demonstrate understanding of proper techniques for improving pilot judgment and decision-making skills in every aspect of the pre-flight, in-flight, and post- flight stages.29

FAA Private Pilot Written Exam Preparation

  • 30

    Students will demonstrate mastery of corresponding course content for the FAA Private Pilot written exam when achieving a score of 80% on a practice 60-question exam.30

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 12 and Grade 11
Where can I read the official document?
Tennessee Department of Education

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