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Learn to Fly! Module I--Flying the Airplane

Completed by 196 learners
Ages 11-16
Live Group Class
In this 6 week aviation course, students will use a flight simulator to learn the basics of piloting an airplane.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(258 reviews)
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Live video meetings
1x per week, 6 weeks
3-13 learners per class
55 min

What's included

6 live meetings
5 hrs 30 mins in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. Students are encouraged to practice the in-flight exercises in between classes in order to build their basic skills
Assessment
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!

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 9
(**This course has 2 prerequisites. Please see below.**) Want to learn the basics of piloting an airplane? This is the course for you! Using an online, browser-based flight simulator (no download required), the instructor will teach you basic airplane maneuvers such as takeoff, climb, level-off, turns, and descents. Learn how aircraft instruments work and how to use them in controlling an airplane. Learn about the atmosphere and its effects on flight. Master the basics of "pitch and power." Learn and apply the "control and performance" technique in a hands-on flight environment. Learn and use standard pilot terminology. 

Using screen-sharing, the instructor will demonstrate each maneuver while explaining it, then coach the students as each practices exercises designed to master the techniques. This is a fun and highly engaging course aimed at the young aviation enthusiast. Students will graduate with an understanding of key theories and practices of flight.

This course has two prerequisites: 
  1. Aviation Science: The 4 Forces of Flight
  2. Stunt Pilot: How Pilots Make Airplanes Do What They Want
Altenately, Aviation Science - Self Paced Class: Introduction to Aerodynamics, will satisfy both perequisites.

Learning Goals

Aircraft control principles
Managing the 4 forces of flight
Aircraft flight instrument function and usage
The crosscheck concept
The pitch and power concept
The control and performance concept
Aircraft maneuvers: takeoff, climb, level off, turns, descent

Other Details

Pre-Requisites
This course has 2 prerequisites: 1. Aviation Science: The 4 Forces of Flight 2. Stunt Pilot: How Pilots Make Airplanes Do What They Want Or, Aviation Science - Self Paced Class: Introduction to Aerodynamics, will satisfy both pereqs
Supply List
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).
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

Meet the teacher

Joined July, 2020
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258reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
New Jersey Teaching Certificate
Master's Degree from University of West Florida
Bachelor's Degree in History from United States Air Force Academy
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! 

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