MCCCD Program Description

Certified Flight Instructor: Helicopter

Course: AET230HH

First Term: 2012 Summer II

Laboratory 1 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 2.4 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Flight course in preparation for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certified Flight Instructor: Helicopter practical examination. Emphasis on demonstration and analysis of flight maneuvers. Includes preflight procedures, airport and heliport operations, hovering maneuvers, takeoffs,landings, and go-arounds, fundamentals of flight, performance maneuvers, emergency operations, special operations, and post-flight procedures. Requires approximately 60 hours of flight at student`s expense. Also requires passing check ride similar to the FAA Certified Flight Instructor check ride.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Review and practice private and commercial maneuvers. (I) 2. Operate the helicopter in accordance with commercial pilot standards. (II) 3. Demonstrate, explain, analyze, and critique ground and flight operations in accordance with published pilot standards. (III) 4. Demonstrate, explain, analyze, and critique ground and flight operations in accordance with the certified flight instructor pilot standard. (IV)
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. Review and Practice Flight Operations A. Straight and level flight B. Normal climbs and descents C. Turns D. Acceleration/deceleration E. Vertical takeoff to a hover F. Vertical landing from a hover G. Hover taxi/air taxi H. Traffic pattern operations I. Normal and crosswind takeoff and climb J. Normal and crosswind approach to a hover K. Maximum performance takeoff and climb L. Steep approach to a hover M. Straight in autorotation with power recovery N. 180 Autorotation with power recovery O. Hovering autorotations P. Simulated power failure at altitude (Throttle Chop) Q. Rapid deceleration (Quick Stop) R. High altitude (Running) takeoffs S. Running landings T. Slope operations U. Pinnacle/confined area operations V. Go-Arounds W. Recognition and recovery from low rotor RPM X. Settling with power Y. Full touchdown autorotations II. Phase Check A. Oral examination B. Preflight discussion C. Evaluation flight D. Postflight critique III. Practical Demonstration and Explanation of Flight Operations A. Straight and level flight B. Normal climbs and descents C. Turns D. Acceleration/deceleration E. Vertical takeoff to a hover F. Vertical landing from a hover G. Hover taxi/air taxi H. Traffic pattern operations I. Normal and crosswind takeoff and climb J. Normal and crosswind approach to a hover K. Maximum performance takeoff and climb L. Steep approach to a hover M. Straight in autorotation with power recovery N. 180˚ Autorotation with power recovery O. Hovering autorotations P. Simulated power failure at altitude (Throttle Chop) Q. Rapid deceleration (Quick Stop) R. High altitude (Running) takeoffs S. Running landings T. Slope operations U. Pinnacle/confined area operations V. Go-Arounds W. Recognition and recovery from low rotor RPM X. Settling with power Y. Full touchdown autorotations IV. Final Phase Check A. Oral examination B. Preflight discussion C. Evaluation flight D. Post-flight critique

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 6/26/2012

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