Prepares student for private pilot knowledge training test administered by the FAA. Topics include aviation decision making, risk management, aerodynamics, aircraft systems, FAR parts 61 and 91, NTSB 430, aviation weather, navigation and cross-country procedures, weight and balance, safety, and aircraft performance. All elements in FAR part 61.105 are covered.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the principles of aircraft design, performance, and operating characteristics.
2. Describe the regulations related to the maintenance of aircraft and associated systems.
3. Evaluate aviation safety and the impact of human factors on safety.
4. Demonstrate a basic conceptual knowledge of aerodynamics in flight; general aviation aircraft systems including propulsion, flight instruments and avionics; aircraft performance; and weight and balance.
5. Discuss the impact of meteorology and environmental issues on aviation operations.
6. Describe basic weather theory and weather information sources, analyze weather factors, hazards, and conditions.
7. Explain the integration of airports, airspace, and air traffic control in managing the U.S. National Airspace System.
8. Demonstrate an understanding of Federal Aviation Regulations Part 61 and 91.
9. Describe, risk management, resource management, physiology, aeronautical decision making, collision avoidance, runway incursion avoidance, controlled flight into terrain, wake turbulence, Land and Hold Short Operations, and emergency landing procedures.
10. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of navigation procedures, including pilotage and dead reckoning and use of navigational aids in cross country flight planning.
11. Summarize the test standards and information required to pass the Federal Aviation Administration Private Pilot Knowledge exam for land operation of single engine airplanes. 

This course prepares the learner for the private pilot practical test as described in the Private Pilot Airman Certification Standards (ACS). All elements listed in FAR 61.107 are covered and the learner receives the required aeronautical experience and ground training in flight maneuvers, cross-country, and test preparation required by the regulation.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the regulations related to the maintenance of aircraft and associated systems.
2. Evaluate aviation safety and the impact of human factors on safety.
3. Discuss the impact of meteorology and environmental issues on aviation operations.
4. Describe basic weather theory, identify sources of weather information, analyze weather factors, hazards, and conditions.
5. Explain the integration of airports, airspace, and air traffic control in managing the U.S. National Airspace System.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of Federal Aviation Regulations Part 61 and 91.
7. Describe aircraft maneuvers such as takeoffs, landings, stalls, spins, ground reference maneuvers, unusual attitude recoveries and basic instrument flight maneuvers.
8. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of aircraft systems, including airplanes, power plant and related systems and flight instruments.
9. Describe safety of flight, air traffic control procedures and sources of flight information.
10. Describe factors to be included in preflight planning including aircraft performance measures and weight and balance.
11. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of navigation procedures, including pilotage and dead reckoning and use of navigational aids in cross country flight planning.
12. Gain the knowledge and skill required to meet the FAA Practical Test Standards, and operate as safe and proficient professional pilots and model the tasks required to earn the Federal Aviation Administration Private Pilot Practical Certificate.
13. Successfully complete the FAA Private Pilot certificate practical test.