Preparation for the FAA commercial pilot knowledge test. Includes study of applicable FAR’s, accident reporting requirements of the NTSB; basic aerodynamics and the principles of flight; meteorology and the use of weather reports and forecasts; safe and efficient operation of aircraft; weight and balance computations; use of performance charts, performance limitations; use of navigation facilities, ADM, judgment and CRM; principles and functions of aircraft systems; maneuvers, procedures and emergency operations; night and high-altitude operations; the National Airspace System.
Prerequisites
AVF 113 & 114
Quarters Offered
Winter
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:
- Demonstrate necessary aeronautical knowledge and meet the prerequisites specified in Title 14 CFR Part 61 for the Commercial Pilot Knowledge Test.
Course Content Outline
- Federal Aviation Regulations that apply to commercial pilot privileges, limitations, and flight operations;
- Accident reporting requirements of the National Transportation Safety Board;
- Basic aerodynamics and the principles of flight;
- Meteorology, to include recognition of critical weather situations, windshear recognition and avoidance, and the use of aeronautical weather reports and forecasts;
- Safe and efficient operation of aircraft;
- Weight and balance computations;
- Use of performance charts;
- Significance and effects of exceeding aircraft performance limitations;
- Use of aeronautical charts and a magnetic compass for pilotage and dead reckoning;
- Use of air navigation facilities;
- Aeronautical decision making and judgment;
- Principles and functions of aircraft systems;
- Maneuvers, procedures, and emergency operations appropriate to the aircraft;
- Night and high-altitude operations; and
- Description of and procedures for operating within the National Airspace System
Department Guidelines
The student shall demonstrate through oral quizzes, written tests, and records that he/she meets the prerequisites specified in Title 14 CFR Part 61, and pass the final examination with a score of at least 70%. Grades will be earned according to the following numerical system. Note *70% is lowest passing grade.
| 98-100% | 4.0 |
| 97% | 3.9 |
| 96% | 3.8 |
| 95% | 3.7 |
| 94% | 3.6 |
| 93% | 3.5 |
| 92% | 3.4 |
| 91% | 3.3 |
| 90% | 3.2 |
| 89% | 3.1 |
| 88% | 3.0 |
| 87% | 2.9 |
| 86% | 2.8 |
| 85% | 2.7 |
| 84% | 2.6 |
| 83% | 2.5 |
| 82% | 2.4 |
| 81% | 2.3 |
| 80% | 2.2 |
| 79% | 2.1 |
| 78% | 2.0 |
| 77% | 1.9 |
| 76% | 1.8 |
| 75% | 1.7 |
| 74% | 1.5 |
| 73% | 1.3 |
| 72% | 1.1 |
| 71% | 0.9 |
| 70% | 0.7 |