Aviation Science: The Effects of Acceleration on Pilots

Get to know the forces generated by rapid acceleration and how they effect pilots flying high-performance aircraft.

95 total reviews for this teacher

8 reviews for this class

Completed by 20 learners

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50 minutes

per class

Meets once

11-15

year olds

2-12

learners per class

per learner

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Description

Class Experience

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...

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?

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!

None.

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.

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Students will be assessed informally throughout the lesson to ensure they are meeting learning goals.

50 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.

Teacher

Captain Matt

Air Force Pilot, Leadership Educator

95 total reviews

96 completed classes

About Me

I am a retired Air Force pilot and current high school teacher. I love flying, and I love teaching! 

I graduated from the US Air Force Academy with a degree in Military History. During my 20 year Air Force career, I amassed over 3000 flight hours...