MCCCD Program Description

Private Pilot Flight

Course: AET110

First Term: 2020 Fall

Laboratory 1.0 Credit(s) 5.0 Period(s) 5.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T - Lab Load

Description: Flight course in preparation for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Private Pilot Certificate practical examination. Includes preflight preparation and planning, ground operations, airport operations, departures, navigation, basic instrument flight, night flight, slow flight, ground reference maneuvers, emergency operations, and arrivals. Approximately 50 hours airplane flight experience at student`s expense required. Requires passing check ride similar to the FAA Private Pilot check ride.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. List the required documents, and explain their significance. (I) 2. Plan a cross-country flight including weather, performance, airspace, weight and balance, and endurance considerations. (I) 3. Describe the features and functions of basic airplane systems. (I) 4. Demonstrate and explain a complete preflight inspection. (II) 5. Demonstrate an engine start and run-up. (II) 6. Explain the radio communication process at a controlled field from pre-start to area departure. (III) 7. Interpret light gun signals. (III) 8. Diagram proper entry points into an airport landing pattern. (III) 9. Compare and contrast the procedures used for normal and crosswind takeoffs. (IV) 10. Demonstrate short-field and soft-field takeoff techniques. (IV) 11. Determine airplane position using pilotage, dead reckoning, and radio navigation procedures. (V) 12. Select airports for flight diversions based on weather and airplane performance criteria. (V) 13. Describe the procedures to follow when disoriented or lost. (V) 14. Operate the airplane in normal flight attitudes in simulated instrument conditions. (VI) 15. Recover airplane control in simulated instrument conditions when the airplane is placed in an unusual attitude. (VI) 16. Demonstrate airplane control in slow flight situations including maneuvering and stalls. (VII) 17. Utilize ground reference maneuvers to demonstrate proper control of the airplane. (VIII) 18. Plan and complete a cross-country flight at night. (IX) 19. Choose appropriate emergency landing locations and demonstrate simulated emergency landings. (X) 20. Explain what steps to take following airplane system failures. (X) 21. Demonstrate proper airplane control during normal, cross-wind, short-field, and soft-field landings. (XI) 22. Use forward slips and go-arounds to reestablish appropriate airplane positioning. (XI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Preflight Considerations A. Certificates and documents B. Weather information C. Performance and limitations D. Cross-country flight planning E. Airplane systems F. Aeromedical factors II. Ground Operations A. Preflight inspection B. Cockpit management C. Engine starts D. Taxiing E. Pre-takeoff checks F. Postflight procedures III. Airport and Traffic Pattern Operations A. Radio communication B. Light gun signals C. Traffic pattern D. Airport and runway markings and lighting IV. Takeoffs and climbs A. Normal B. Crosswind C. Short-field D. Soft-field V. Cross-country Flying A. Pilotage B. Dead reckoning C. Radio navigation D. Diversions E. Lost procedures VI. Basic Instrument Flight A. Straight and level B. Climbs C. Descents D. Turns E. Unusual attitudes F. Radio aids and radar services VII. Slow Flight A. Imminent stalls B. Power off stalls C. Power on stalls D. Maneuvering E. Turns VIII. Ground Reference Maneuvers A. Rectangular course B. S-turns C. Turns about a point IX. Night Flight Operations X. Emergency Operations A. Simulated landings B. System and equipment failures XI. Approaches and Landings A. Normal B. Crosswind C. Forward slips D. Go-arounds E. Short-field F. Soft-field

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 25, 2020

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