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Flight School 101 - Get Ready for Takeoff - Gaining a Licence to Fly!

In this 5-week course, students will explore and discuss some of the steps involved in becoming a pilot and gain an introductory insight into the world of aviation, airplanes and light aircraft flying.
Mrs. Hilton
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5 live meetings
4 hrs 10 mins in-class hours

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Please note that this class is also listed for younger learners as a 4-week course. If you have any questions about the content, please do not hestitate to contact me via the OS messaging system. 
Class link for 7-9 years: https://outschool.com/classes/young-aviator-flight-school-101-get-ready-for-takeoff-iirlNHFV?usid=a4kjoL0R&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link
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Have you ever wondered what it is like to fly a light aircraft? Are you curious about how difficult it really is? This class looks at the world of flight from the perspective of holding a Private Pilot Licence. Imagine preparing your aircraft for flight, taking a seat with your instructor, and practicing your radio calls! 

This class is discussion-based and uses photos, video, and slides to introduce you to the world of private aviation and flying light aircraft. 

> Session 1: The Airplane – Exploring the fuselage and cockpit. Interact in an onscreen quiz to check your understanding of your aircraft and its main equipment. Think about the personal equipment you will need on board and consider which skills are needed to hold a licence to fly! 

> Session 2: Getting ready for flight – internal and external inspection of the airplane and pre-flight checks. Learn your phonetic alphabet and decide on your call name! 

> Session 3: You have control, I have control. Take a 'walk through' your first flight with your instructor and investigate the primary effect of each of the main flight controls. Challenge yourself to learn the mnemonic, BUMPFICHH to make sure it is safe to land! 

> Session 4: Over and Out! Learn and practice some of the main radio calls you will experience on your first flight. Learn how the pilot uses the transponder and sets the codes for radio failure, emergency, and hijack! 

> Session 5: Emergency on board! Air travel is generally very safe, but a good pilot must be prepared for all eventualities. Do you think you would have the skills to handle an onboard emergency? Find out how to approach a forced landing, loss of radio or fire on board! Can you use your judgment to find a safe place to land? 

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Collaboration in the classroom is warmly encouraged. Whilst most of my classes do not require student video to be on, this class is best delivered with video and sound participation. If this would be a problem for your child, then please do reach out to me via the Outschool messaging system.
Learning Goals
Students will gain an insight into the world of private aviation and some of the steps taken to secure a Private Pilot's Licence. This class is intended to encourage group participation and discussion.
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Parental Guidance
Please note, due to copyright restrictions, recordings of the sessions will not be made available to students who miss class. Students are welcome to attend the missed lesson of another section if there are available spaces.
Supply List
This lesson uses private link, onscreen clickable resources (content created by the teacher) via the Genial.ly web app (https://genial.ly/). Learners and parents do not require a log in to access the resource. The Privacy policy for the web app can be viewed at https://genial.ly/privacy/

Downloadable resources are provided for most lessons. Whilst it is not essential that students have access to these, they can help to increase engagement in class. These documents are posted in the classroom 24 hours before each session.
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Joined February, 2021
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206reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
Bachelor's Degree from University of Surrey
I have been fortunate to have been involved in education services for over 30 years and have extensive experience delivering classroom-based lessons and online digital e-learning packages to both schools and home educated students. I have taught, as a qualified teacher, in mainstream schools for 20 plus years, and hold a Post Graduate Certificate in Education. 

I hold a UK Private Pilot’s Licence and have had the privilege of flying in the UK, US and Europe.  

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$110

for 5 classes
1x per week, 5 weeks
50 min

Completed by 328 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
2-8 learners per class

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