Science of Flight
The Science of Flight, A Gateway to New Horizons; Jones & Bartlett Learning; 2012
Cadet Patrick Sexton, Carolinas Aviation Museum Trip
COURSE NAME: The Science of Flight
INSTRUCTOR: Col Johnson, (USAF-Ret)
REQUIRED TEXT:
AS 200: The Science of Flight; A Gateway to New Horizons
Chapter 1: How Airplanes Fly
Chapter 2: Working Through Flight Conditions
Chapter 3: Flight and the Human Body
Chapter 4: Flying from Here to There
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The Science of Flight: A Gateway to New Horizons: This is an introductory course and customized textbook that focuses on how airplanes fly, how weather conditions affect flight, and the human body, and flight navigation. The course is designed to complement materials taught in math, physics, and other science-related courses.
Course Objectives: After completing The Science of Flight, the student will be able to:
Analyze the elements of flight.
Evaluate how atmospheric conditions affect flight.
Evaluate how flight affects the human body.
Analyze flight navigation and the purpose of aerial navigation aids
GRADING PROCEDURES:
Weekly Physical Training and Uniform Inspections: Weighted for final grade (see below)
Make up Exams: Required within three days (maximum) after an absence.
Make up Inspection: Uniform must be worn the day the cadet returns to school from an absence. There are no other uniform inspection make-ups. Please see the cadet handbook for uniform inspection make-up policy.
An unexcused absence on a scheduled Physical Training day will result in a grade of zero.
Absences (excused/unexcused): See the Burns High School policy regarding absences.
Special Projects will be assigned at the discretion of the instructor.
Course Evaluation Percentage weight
Attendance 5
Quizzes/Exams 20
Classwork/Homework 20
Uniform Wear 40 *
Fitness/Wellness Training 15
TOTAL 100
GRADING SCALE:
Grade Percentage Required
A 90 and above
B 80 – 89%
C 70 – 79%
D 60 – 69%
F 59% and below
* HABITUAL NON-WEAR OF THE UNIFORM AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN STANDARDS WILL RESULT IN A FAILING GRADE AND DISMISSAL FROM THE PROGRAM AS PER NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION POLICY.