Aviation 20 Course Content:
Unit A
This unit includes knowledge, understandings and skills below: 1) Aerodynamics (PAA Design Studies) Terminology Design features Lift and drag Flight manoeuvres Performance considerations Stability and control 2) Construction (PAA Construction, Carpentry, Machining, & Design Studies) In the Aviation Shop - "The Guillows Challenge" - build a balsa wood flying model Safety Tools Fastening 3) Aviation development (PAA Automotive) Engine development Propulsion: Internal combustion engine Fixed pitch propeller Superchargers and turbochargers Constant speed unit Engine handling Reaction engines 4) Performance and operation (PAA Automotive - Electricity) Instruments: Engine instruments Gyroscopic flight instruments Pressure instruments Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS) and Head Up Display (HUD) Aircraft systems: Electric Aviation Skills: Microsoft Flight Simulator—Cessna 172 Practical flight skills Process skills |
Aviation 20 Course Content
Unit B
This unit includes knowledge, understandings and skills below: 1) Performance and operation (PAA Automotive) Communications: Radio wave propagation Radio telephony Basic radio controls Phraseology Radio practical operation Law: Documentation Student pilot license privileges and limitations Aerodromes Flight rules and conditions of flight Air service operations Emergencies and SAR Airspace 2) Aircraft performance (PAA Design Studies) Airframe limitations Take-off and landing performance Airworthiness and aircraft equipment Aircraft loading Loading charts Cessna 172 performance charts Aviation skills: Microsoft Flight Simulator—Cessna 172 Practical flight skills Process skills 3) Human factors Medical factors 4) Careers in Aviation Flying & non-flying |