Aviation
All State Approved CTE courses meet SD High School graduation requirement.
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AVIATION I
CTF-3000
Length/Credit: One Semester, Two Hour block, 1 credit
Prerequisite: None, Open to grade 9-12
Location: Offered at CTE Academy only
This course provides students with an understanding of aviation history and possible career paths within the aviation industry. It also covers the basic introduction to relationships of weight and balance, principles of navigation and flight control, ground and airport operations and services, and Federal Aviation Agency regulations.
AVIATION II
CTF-3010
Length/Credit: One Semester, Two Hour block, 1 credit
Prerequisite: Aviation I, Open to grade 10-12
Location: Offered at CTE Academy only
This course provides students with the first step towards a Private Pilot's license or Part 107-Drone Certification. Students will learn basic history of aviation, aircraft type/design, air density, forces of flight, propulsion, airframes, avionics/flight instruments, possible career paths within the aviation industry, and Federal Aviation Agency regulations.
AVIATION III
CTF-3020
Length/Credit: One Semester, Two Hour block, 1 credit
Prerequisite: Aviation II, Open to grade 11-12
Location: Offered at CTE Academy only
This course provides students with the final step towards a Private Pilot's license or Part 107-Drone Certification. Students will learn basic history of aviation, aircraft type/design, air density, forces of flight, propulsion, airframes, avionics/flight instruments, possible career paths within the aviation industry, and Federal Aviation Agency regulations.