AVT 257 - Commercial Pilot Ground

 
Description: Develops the aeronautical knowledge required to earn an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with airplane category and single-engine land class ratings.

Prerequisites: AVT 157  

Credits: 4
Lecture: 4
Lab: 0

Course Content:

1. Aviation publications and regulations applicable to commercial pilot privileges, limitations, and flight operations
2. NTSB accident reporting
3. Aerodynamics, weight and balance, and performance
4. Effects of exceeding aircraft performance limitations
5. Principles and functions of aircraft systems
6. Aeronautical charts and the National Airspace System
7. Pilotage, dead reckoning, and electronic navigation
8. Night and high-altitude operations
9. Airplane maneuvers, procedures, and emergency operations
10. Safe and efficient airplane operations
11. Aeronautical decision making and judgment

1. Apply aviation advisory circulars (ACs), airworthiness directives (ADs), regulations, and NTSB guidelines and requirements to make safe and legal decisions. (1, 2, 9, 10)
2. Explain commercial pilot privileges, limitations, and flight operations. (1)
3. Explain NTSB accident reporting guidelines and requirements. (2)
4. Interpret airplane weight and balance and performance data. (3)
5. Make use of airplane aerodynamics, performance, and weight and balance principles and data to describe the significance and effects of exceeding airplane performance limitations. (3, 4)
6. Explain principles and functions of aircraft systems. (5)
7. Plan safe, legal, and efficient local and cross-country flights using relevant charts, publications, navigation methods, and performance data. (1, 3, 6, 7, 10)
8. Explain the hazards, risks, and flight planning considerations for night and high-altitude flights. (8)
9. Summarize emergency preparedness, procedures, and decision-making. (9)
10. Explain commercial pilot maneuvers and procedures. (9)
11. Utilize risk management skills to plan safe and efficient operations and make a safe go/no-go decision. (10, 11)

1. FAA Commercial Airplane (CAX) Knowledge Test