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Learn to Fly! Level II--The Aviation Environment
Captain Matt
Star Educator
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(212)
In this 6 week course, students will learn about the unique world in which pilots operate their airplanes.
Class experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Welcome to Part 2 of the Learn to Fly! series, based on the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration's Private Pilot Certificate general knowledge base. Now that you've mastered the basics of controlling an airplane in all phases of flight, it is time to broaden your understanding of the world in which pilots operate. Using an online, browser-based flight simulator (no download required), the instructor will teach you about aviation weather considerations, the National Airspace System, the unique...
Night flying considerations and physiological factors Visual Flight Rules weather requirements The National Airspace System structure and procedures Basics pilot radio communication procedures Uncontrolled airport traffic pattern operations Airfield markings and procedures
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!
Homework Offered
Students are encouraged to practice the in-flight exercises in between classes in order to build their basic skillsAssessments Offered
The instructor will observe and coach each student through the basic maneuver practice sessions and provide timely, relevant feedback in realtime--just like actual flight lessons!Grades Offered
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).
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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 76 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
3-13 learners per class
