Lesson 100, Discovering Aviation

Objective

During this lesson, the student is introduced to the pilot training process, aviation opportunities and to human factors.

Academic Content

Course Overview:

  • Course Elements
  • Course Material
  • Exams and Tests
  • Policies and Procedures

Pilot Training

  • Role of the FAA
  • Medical Certificates
  • Pilot Certificates
  • Private Pilot Privileges and Limits

Aviation Opportunities

  • New Aviation Experiences
  • Aviation Organizations
  • Category/Class Ratings
  • Additional Pilot Certificates
  • Aviation Careers

Introduction to Human Factors

  • Aeronautical Decision Making
  • Crew Resource Management Training
  • Aviation Physiology
  • Alcohol, Drugs, and Performance
  • Fitness for Flight

Preparation

  • Jeppesen: Ch 1
  • FAA Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge: Ch 1

Resources

Presentations

Completion Standards

Students should demonstrate satisfactory knowledge of lesson content and achievement of lesson objectives by active participation in class discussion and by correctly answering instructor’s questions on lesson content.