$20
per classAviation Science: The Effects of Acceleration on Pilots
Completed by 34 learners
Ages 11-16
Live One-Time Class
Live video meetings
Meets once
2-12 learners per class
50 min
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursAssessment
Students will be assessed informally throughout the lesson to ensure they are meeting learning goals.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
In this fun, interactive class we will explore the forces generated by acceleration. We will look at our familiar everyday experience with these forces, dive into a scientific explanation of acceleration, and apply this knowledge to aviation. Stunt pilots, race pilots and fighter pilots must have a thorough understanding of these "G-forces"--they can be deadly! We will learn not only how acceleration effects pilots, but how pilots protect themselves from harm when flying "at the edge of the envelope." Learners will view videos and simple demonstrations, then discuss and reason together to achieve the learning goals. No prior knowledge or experience is necessary--just an interest in the topic! (This class was formally know as "G-Force! The Effects of Acceleration on Fighter Pilots")
Learning Goals
What is acceleration?
What is inertia?
What is centrifugal force?
How does high performance flight generate these forces?
What is G-LOC?
How do pilots train to recognize G-LOC
What do pilots and engineers do to combat G-LOC?
Other Details
Supply List
Each learner should have 2 small, relatively light weight, stackable items that are not easily broken. Examples include wooden blocks, paperback books, packs of gum, small tins/containers. At least one of these items will be falling to the floor, desk, etc.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
New Jersey Teaching Certificate
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from University of West Florida
Bachelor's Degree in History from United States Air Force Academy
I served 20 years and an active duty Air Force pilot, flight instructor, and academic teacher. For the past seven years, I have taught a high school Aviation Science course. I remain an active pilot and aviation enthusiast!
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