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:

  1. Analyze the elements of flight.

  2. Evaluate how atmospheric conditions affect flight.

  3. Evaluate how flight affects the human body.

  4. Analyze flight navigation and the purpose of aerial navigation aids


GRADING PROCEDURES:

Weekly Physical Training and Uniform Inspections: Weighted for final grade (see below)

  1. Make up Exams: Required within three days (maximum) after an absence.

  2. 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.

  3. An unexcused absence on a scheduled Physical Training day will result in a grade of zero.

  4. Absences (excused/unexcused): See the Burns High School policy regarding absences.

  5. 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.