MCCCD Program Description

Commercial Flight: Helicopter

Course: AET220HH

First Term: 2012 Summer II

Laboratory 2 Credit(s) 5 Period(s) 4.1 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Advanced flight course in preparation for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Pilot practical examination. Emphasis on commercial and high performance helicopter operations. Student must fly approximately 60 hours at own expense. Requires passing instrument rating and commercial pilot stage checks similar to the FAA check rides.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Locate required helicopter and pilot documents, and perform flight operation. (I) 2. Perform preflight procedures: weather, performance, airspace, facilities, weight and balance, and endurance considerations. (II) 3. Explain airport and helicopter procedures and operations. (III) 4. Explain proper emergency procedures for various system failures. (VIII) 5. Demonstrate helicopter hovering maneuvers. (IV) 6. Demonstrate helicopter take off, landing, and go-around techniques. (IV, V) 7. Demonstrate helicopter performance maneuvers. (VI) 8. Explain and demonstrate Radio navigation procedures. (VII) 9. Demonstrate helicopter special operations; confined area operation, pinnacle/platform operations and crosswind. (V, VIII, IX) 10. Demonstrate post flight procedures. (X)
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 Preparation A. Certificates and documents B. Airworthiness requirements C. Weather information D. Cross-country flight planning E. National Airspace System (NAS) F. Performance and limitations G. Operation of systems H. Aeromedical factors I. Physiological aspects of night flying J. Lighting and equipment for night flying II. Preflight Procedures A. Preflight inspection B. Cockpit management C. Engine starting and rotor engagement D. Before takeoff checks III. Airport and Heliport Operations A. Radio communications and ATC light signals B. Traffic patterns C. Airport/heliport runway, heliport, and taxiway signs, markings and lighting IV. Hovering Maneuvers A. Vertical takeoff and landing B. Slope operations C. Hover taxi D. Air taxi V. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds A. Normal and crosswind takeoff and climb B. Normal and crosswind approach C. Maximum performance takeoff and climb D. Steep approach E. Shallow approach and running/roll-on landing F. Go-round VI. Performance Maneuvers A. Rapid deceleration B. Straight in autorotation C. 180˚ autorotation VII. Navigation A. Pilotage and dead reckoning B. Radio navigation and radar services C. Diversion D. Lost procedures VIII. Emergency Operations A. Power failure at a hover B. Power failure at altitude C. Systems and equipment malfunctions D. Settling-with-power E. Low rotor rpm recovery F. Dynamic rollover G. Ground resonance H. Low G conditions I. Emergency equipment and survival gear IX. Special Operations A. Confined area operation B. Pinnacle/platform operations X. Post-Flight Procedures A. After landing and securing

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 6/26/2012

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