COURSE NAME: Milestones in Aviation History
INSTRUCTOR: Lt Col McCrae, (USAF-Ret)
REQUIRED TEXT: AS100: Milestones in Aviation History
Chapter 1 Exploring Flight
Chapter 2 Developing Flight
Chapter 3 Evolution of the Early Air Force
Chapter 4 Commercial and General Aviation Take Off
Chapter 5 The U.S. Air Force is Born
Chapter 6 The Modern Air Force
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is an aviation history course focusing on the development of flight throughout the centuries. It starts with ancient civilizations and flight, then progresses through time to future developments in aerospace, with an introduction into cyber technologies. The intent of this textbook is to bring alive the significant discoveries in flight a reality. This book tells the story of why we are so proud of our Air Force heritage ─ laying the foundation for future Air Force JROTC aerospace science courses. Throughout the course 21st-century learning is adopted with readings, video clips, hands-on learner centered activities, and chapter project-based learning opportunities.
Course Objectives: After completing Milestones in Aviation History, the student will:
1. Describe historical facts and impacts of the early attempts of heavier-than-air flight.
2. Analyze the impact World War I aviation had on commercial aviation.
3. Examine the role aerial bombing had on the outcome of World War II.
4. Investigate the impact commercial jet aviation has had on US travel.
5. Analyze the lessons learned from global use of US airpower.
6. Evaluate developing technology that will affect the US Air Force of the future.
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 Blue Ridge High School policy regarding absences.
Special Projects will be assigned at the discretion of the instructor.
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.
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