Learn to Fly! Module II--The Aviation Environment
In this 6 week course, students will learn about the unique world in which pilots operate their airplanes. (No prerequisites! These courses can be taken in any order!)
Captain Matt
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What's included
6 live meetings
5 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
Students are encouraged to practice the in-flight exercises in between classes in order to build their basic skillsAssessment
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
**There are NO prerequisites for this course** Welcome to Module 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 requirements of night flying, pilot radio communications, airfield operations, and traffic pattern procedures. When is the weather good enough to fly? Can I fly over this airport? If so, who do I talk to and what do I say? How do I get from my parking spot to the runway? These are but a few of the many questions we will answer together in this fun and highly engaging course. Students will graduate with an expanded understanding of how aviation operations are structured. Week 1 Night flying considerations and requirements Week 2 VFR weather minimums Week 3 The U.S. Airspace System Week 4 Pilot communication procedures Week 5 Traffic pattern operations Week 6 Airfield markings and operations
Learning Goals
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
Other Details
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:
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Teacher expertise and credentials
New Jersey Teaching Certificate
2 Degrees
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! Reviews
Live Group Class
$142
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
55 min
Completed by 89 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
3-13 learners per class
