Apply literacy, mathematical, and scientific principles and precision measurements when diagnosing problems and making repairs.
Work independently, collaboratively, and in teams to explore concerns, find causes, and take appropriate action by applying principles of STEM.
Explain how components of the nav/com system work together to make flight navigation possible.
Examples: artificial horizon, compass, VSI, altimeter
Use a magnetic compass to give heading direction in degrees.
Differentiate between magnetic north and true north and perform calculations to find true north from magnetic north.
Interpret the markings and legend on a map to decipher map coordinates accurately.
Identify longitude and latitude lines and explain how they are used in navigation.
Identify a compass rose and explain its uses.
Plot an aircraft flightpath on a map and prepare a flight plan for air traffic control.
Explain how various weather conditions affect aircraft operations in the air and on the ground including atmosphere lift, winds, clouds, precipitation, air masses, fronts, and storms.
Explain the effect weather may have on the flight plan of an aircraft depending on the aircraft rating and the pilot rating.
Access and apply Aviation Weather Services observations, reports, forecasts, and charts.
Demonstrate procedures for choosing alternate airfields and making alternate flight paths for emergency situations.
Note a secondary airfield and flightpath on a flight plan for air traffic control.
Perform fuel and range calculations to determine minimum fuel needed for a given flight, including the FAA standard fuel reserve.
Simulate following a plotted flightpath with multiple course corrections and destinations.
Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizing personal protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.
Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.
Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.
Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of information and technology tools specific to the industry pathway.
Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.
Apply literacy, mathematical, and scientific principles and precision measurements when diagnosing problems and making repairs.
Work independently, collaboratively, and in teams to explore concerns, find causes, and take appropriate action by applying principles of STEM.
Check the aircraft logbook to look for any discrepancies noted by the previous pilot or maintenance personnel, to confirm the most recent annual inspection, and to determine whether the aircraft is grounded.
Demonstrate the procedure for plotting and filing a flight plan with air traffic control (ATC).
Perform an actual or simulated preflight inspection of an aircraft in accordance with the manufacturer’s preflight inspection checklist.
Example: Calculate weight of pilot, passengers, luggage, and fuel to ensure compliance with TCDS.
Explain the procedures for taxiing of aircraft, including planning for and avoiding ground hazards and identifying taxi and runway markings and signage.
Example: Apply brakes carefully to avoid tip-over.
Explain the runway and takeoff procedures for aircraft for IFR and VFR takeoffs.
Examples: runway etiquette, power settings, aircraft control settings
Describe the steps and aircraft control inputs for basic flight maneuvers.
Examples: climb, descend, right turn, left turn
Explain the steps for approaching the runway and landing the aircraft safely.
Perform an actual or simulated post-flight inspection of an aircraft in accordance with the manufacturer’s post-flight inspection checklist.
Record in the aircraft logbook the flight hours, engine hours, and any mechanical issues experienced with the aircraft.
Example: Record times from the Hobbs meter(s).
Explain proper parking and hangaring procedures for aircraft.
Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizing personal protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.
Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.
