CH-47 Chinook Helicopter & Shoot Down During Operation Red Wings
This class will focus on the CH-47 Chinook helicopter and examines the history of the different variants of the aircraft and how it was used in combat.
Michael P. Bielas
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(1,055)
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What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
The students will learn the technical specifications of the CH-47 Chinook helicopter, the different variants, and how it was used in various military roles over the history of the helicopter to include Operation Red Wings. This class is structured as a lecture based class with encouraged student interaction through questions. Lastly, there will be a short video to better illustrate the content of the historic Operation Red Wings. There is no other required experience or background knowledge needed to enroll in this course.
Learning Goals
To learn in-depth about the CH-47 Chinook helicopter, its different variants, and how it was used in specific combat operations.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
There is a short dramatized video depicting a MH-47 being shot down from the movie Lone Survivor it lasts about two-minutes and there will be no inappropriate language played during the video. There will be a short YouTube video in this class and you do not need a separate login for this video. It will displayed in the classroom.
Supply List
There is an attached two-page hand out for the student to download and follow along during the class. It is not graded or turned in. Only for the student's use.
1 file available upon enrollment
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Resources: FAS: https://fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ac/h-47.htm
Boeing Website: https://www.boeing.com/history/products/h47-chinook.page
Global Air: https://www.globalair.com/aircraft-for-sale/Specifications?specid=1576
Special Ops Magazine: https://special-ops.org/operation-red-wings-darkest-day-history-us
Joined September, 2017
4.9
1055reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Arizona Teaching Certificate in Science
Bachelor's Degree from Embry Riddle University
Have over 20 years in the Air Force as an officer and have experience briefing weather to CH-47 pilots. I also love teaching about military aircraft.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 19 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
2-9 learners per class
