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Learn to Fly! Module III - Aircraft Systems and Emergency Procedure

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Ages 11-16
Live Group Class
In this 6 week course, young aviation enthusiasts will learn all about aircraft systems and what pilots do when they malfunction in flight. (No prerequisites! These courses can be taken in any order!)
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Live video meetings
1x per week, 6 weeks
3-11 learners per class
55 min

What's included

6 live meetings
5 hrs 30 mins in-class hours
Homework
Students are encouraged to practice the in-flight exercises in between classes in order to build their basic skills
Assessment
Students will be assessed informally throughout the lesson to ensure they are meeting learning goals.

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 9
**There are   NO   prerequisites for this course**
Welcome to Module 3 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, as well as learned all about the aviation environment, it is time to really get to know how your aircraft functions, and what to do if it malfunctions. Using diagrams, videos, actual aircraft operating manuals, and our flight simulator, the instructor will lead you through a tour of the main aircraft systems--fuel system, electric system, oil system, and pitot-static system. Several scientific and mechanical principles will be explained and discussed throughout this exploration. The class will then work through many emergency scenarios involving these systems, and the procedures used to solve them. Where appropriate, emergency situations will be demonstrated and practiced in the simulator--you will get to apply the procedures and system knowledge! The course will then cover aircraft performance calculations, allowing you to calculate the answers to many real-world flight planning questions such as: How fast will I burn through my fuel? What is the farthest distance I can fly? How long will it take me to reach my cruising altitude? And more! Students will graduate with a solid understanding of the workings of an aircraft and how to get the most out of it while being safe.

Week 1  Aircraft fuel system and emergencies
Week 2  Aircraft electrical system and emergencies
Week 3  Aircraft oil system and emergencies
Week 4  Aircraft pitot-static system and emergencies
Week 5  Introduction to performance charts
Week 6  Performance problem practical examples and applications

This course has one prerequisite: 
Learn to Fly! Level II--The Aviation Environment

Other Details

Supply List
All materials (other than the simulator) will be sent electronically to students prior to the class start date.

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
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined July, 2020
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265reviews
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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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