Course: 181324
Grade Level: 11, 12
Credits: 1
This course is an introductory study of principles of flight, aerodynamics, aircraft systems, navigation, FAA regulations, and aviation careers. Through aviation training videos, class discussion, and guest speakers such as airline pilots, military pilots, other professional pilots, aerospace engineers, airport managers, and air traffic controllers, students will learn about the world of aviation as well as paths of study to pursue career pilot, private aviator, or other aviation-related career opportunities.
Course: 181325
Grade Level: 11, 12
Credits: 1
Recommended: Aviation – Fundamentals
This course is an in-depth study designed to include topics tested in the FAA PRIVATE PILOT written examination. The Private Pilot License is the first license in becoming a pilot, followed by Commercial Pilot and Airline Transport Pilot license for those students pursuing a pilot career. Subjects included in this course include Aircraft Performance and Aerodynamics, Airplane Systems, Aviation Weather, Aviation Regulations, Flight Operations, Flight Planning, and practice FAA exams. After successful completion of this course, students will be provided with a course completion certificate and/or endorsement from the instructor which must be presented at an authorized computer testing facility to sit for the FAA Private Pilot written examination.