AVF 142: Private Pilot Flight (Stage 2)

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Class Program
Aviation (Commercial Pilot/Flight)
Credits 4 Lecture Hours 44
Scheduled flight time, ground critique, discussions and observation time; both dual and solo flights. Instrument flight training is integrated with all phases of flying. Includes simulator time.
Quarters Offered
Winter
Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:

  1. Safely conduct cross-country flights using pilotage, dead reckoning, and radio navigation under VFR conditions. (Including operations within the ATC environment).
Institutional Outcomes
IO2 Quantitative Reasoning: Students will be able to reason mathematically
Course Content Outline
  1. SOLO FLIGHT PRACTICE
    The student shall gain solo experience and perform specific flight maneuvers assigned by the flight instructor.
  2. TAKEOFF AND LANDING
    The student shall be introduced to the various types of takeoffs, approaches and landings
  3. CROSS-COUNTRY DUAL
    The student will navigate using pilotage, dead reckoning, and radio navigation; and will compute fuel consumption and ETA’s to checkpoints and destinations. Flight will usually be made to Wenatchee Pangborn Field, or Ellensburg Bowers Field.
  4. CROSS-COUNTRY DUAL
    The student will plan a dual cross-country flight to three airports; however, a diversion to an alternate will be made at a selected point. The student will perform all required navigation procedures, and display the ability to safely conduct solo cross-country flight.
  5. CROSS-COUNTRY SOLO
    The student shall plan and make a cross-country solo flight to an authorized airport.
  6. REVIEW AND PRACTICE
    The student shall perform specific solo flight maneuvers assigned by the flight instructor.
  7. CROSS-COUNTRY SOLO
    The student shall perform the assigned cross-country.
  8. CROSS-COUNTRY SOLO
    The student will conduct a three-leg solo cross-country flight using pilotage, dead reckoning, and radio navigation (VOR or ADF). The flight may be over the same course as for the previous dual cross-country flight.
  9. SIMULATOR INSTRUMENT FLIGHT
    The student shall perform the various flight maneuvers using instrument reference only, along with a review of training device operating procedures.
  10. REVIEW AND PREPARATION
    The student will demonstrate and review maneuvers and procedures as needed in preparation for Stage II check.
  11. STAGE 2 FLIGHT CHECK
    The student shall plan and conduct a cross-country flight under supervision of the Chief Flight instructor or his assistants, including a diversion to an alternate airport as theoretically necessary to avoid adverse weather (expect oral questioning at intervals during the check).
Department Guidelines

Evaluation is by demonstration of flight proficiency, written test, and completion of home assignments.

Grading:
Satisfactory performance of maneuvers, procedures, written tests, and home assignments. Pass
Unsatisfactory performance of maneuvers/procedures, written test, or home assignments. Fail