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Learn to Fly - Intro to Air Navigation
Captain Matt
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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(212)
In this 6-week course, we will explore the fundamental math and science concepts of how pilots navigate their airplanes to destinations anywhere in the world!
Class experience
US Grade 7 - 10
In this hands-on course, we will explore the fundamental concepts of aerial navigation that all pilots learn during their initial training. Using the Federal Aviation Administration's Private Pilot Certificate general knowledge base, learners will become familiar with the tools pilot's use to plan a flight, the mathematical equations used to calculate flight time, distance, speed and fuel required, the geological concepts of true north, magnetic north, magnetic variation, latitude and...
Become familiar with elements of a sectional chart Apply latitude and longitude to find a location Understand the basic functions of a magnetic compass Determine true course, true heading, magnetic course, magnetic heading, and compass heading Understand and apply corrections for the effects of wind Calculate time en route, distance, speed, and fuel required Become familiar with the basic techniques of pilotage (visual navigation) Apply the above concepts to the process of dead reckoning by completing a pre-flight navigation planning worksheet
I served 20 years and an active duty Air Force pilot, flight instructor, and academic teacher. For the past nine years, I have taught a high school Aviation Science course. I remain an active pilot and aviation enthusiast!
Homework Offered
Learners are advised to review previous lesson concepts for approximately 15 mins prior to the next class.0 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Students will be assessed informally throughout the lesson to ensure they are meeting learning goals.Grades Offered
Must be able to print files provided before the applicable lesson Protractor 12 inch (or equivalent) ruler Pen or pencil (pencil recommended) Simple calculator
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
For the last-day simulator exercise, we will be using the online, browser-based simulator at www.geo-fs.com. No download or account creation is necessary. Students will need a computer with a keyboard with arrow keys (a mouse or a joystick can be used in place of arrow keys). To use this flight simulator, you will need a WebGL compatible web browser. You can test this here... http://webglreport.com If you want to play using a joystick, you will need a GamePad API compliant browser (test it here... https://gamepad-tester.com) (Chrome, Firefox, Opera, etc. Test... https://caniuse.com/gamepad).
Star Educator
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(212)
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...
Group Class
$142
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
55 min
Completed by 57 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
3-10 learners per class
