|
|
|
Aug 06, 2026
|
|
2026-2027 Yavapai College Catalog
|
AVT 139 - Private Pilot Flight
Description: Introduces private pilot flight maneuvers and develops the flight proficiency required to earn an FAA Private Pilot Certificate with airplane category and single-engine land class ratings.
Prerequisites: Program Admission. AVT 137 (may be taken concurrently)
Credits: 3 Lecture: 0 Lab: 9
Course Content:
- Pre- and post-flight preparation and procedures
- Airport operations
- Takeoffs, landings, and go-arounds
- Ground reference and performance maneuvers
- Navigation and basic instrument maneuvers
- Slow flight and stalls
- Emergency and night operations
Learning Outcomes:
- Develop aeronautical decision making and risk management skills during pre- and post-flight preparation and procedures. (1)
- Apply airport and traffic pattern knowledge to controlled and uncontrolled airport operations. (2)
- Complete takeoffs, landings, go-arounds, and traffic patterns safely and legally. (3)
- Apply basic airmanship skills to performance and ground reference maneuvers. (4)
- Model safe airplane control during slow flight and stalls. (6)
- Utilize flight instrument and airmanship knowledge during basic attitude instrument flight maneuvers. (5)
- Utilize ground- and space-based navigation systems to conduct cross-country flight operations. (5)
- Plan safe, efficient, and legal night flight operations. (7)
- Practice emergency procedures while maintaining positive airplane control. (7)
Required Assessment:
- FAA Private Pilot Airplane Single-Engine Checkride and Private Pilot Airman Certification Standards
|
|
|