AVT 259 - Commercial Pilot Flight

 
Description: Introduces commercial pilot flight maneuvers and develops the flight proficiency required to earn an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with airplane category and single-engine land class ratings.

Prerequisites: Program Admission. AVT 159 , and AVT 257  (may be taken concurrently).

Credits: 2
Lecture: 0
Lab: 6

Course Content:

1. Pre- and post-flight preparation and procedures
2. Airport operations
3. Takeoffs, landings, and go-around
4. Ground reference and performance maneuvers
5. Navigation
6. Slow flight and stalls
7. Emergency and high-altitude operations

1. Build aeronautical decision making and risk management skills during pre- and post-flight preparation and procedures. (1)
2. Apply airport and traffic pattern knowledge to controlled and uncontrolled airport operations. (2)
3. Complete takeoffs, landings, go-arounds, and traffic patterns safely and legally. (3)
4. Apply advanced airmanship skills to performance and ground reference maneuvers. (4)
5. Model safe airplane control during slow flight and stalls. (6)
6. Utilize ground- and space-based navigation systems to conduct cross-country flight operations. (5)
7. Plan safe, efficient, and legal high-altitude operations. (7)
8. Practice emergency procedures while maintaining positive airplane control. (7)

1. FAA Commercial Pilot Airplane Single-Engine Checkride and Commercial Pilot Airman Certification Standards