MCCCD Program Description

Multiengine Airplane Pilot Ground School

Course: AET237

First Term: 1995 Fall

Lecture 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s) 2 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Aeronautical knowledge necessary to meet requirements for a multi-engine airplane rating including orientation, aerodynamics, airplane systems, airplane performance, flight planning, and emergency procedures

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Compare and contrast normal operation and emergency actuation of the landing gear system. (I) 2. Explain the operation of the electrical system with one engine inoperative and with both engines operating. (I) 3. List and explain critical airplane limitations as located in the Pilot`s Operating Handbook. (II) 4. Explain the procedure used to attain maximum performance during takeoff and with one engine inoperative. (II) 5. Using performance charts, determine anticipated cruise, fuel flow, and runway requirements. (II) 6. Differentiate between Federal Aviation Regulations and Advisory Circulars. (III) 7. Compare and contrast Part 91 and Part 135 operations. (III) 8. Demonstrate and explain Line Operation Flight Training concepts. (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. Multi-engine Airplane Systems A. Engines and turbocharging B. Propeller C. Fuel D. Hydraulics and landing gear E. Electrical F. Ice protection G. Environmental II. Multiengine Aerodynamics, Performance, and Control A. Significance of V speeds 1. Performance charts and planning B. Inoperative engine aerodynamics 2. Inoperative engine emergency procedures III. Commercial Regulations A. Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) 1. Part 61 2. Part 91 3. Part 135 B. National Transportation Safety Board Part 830 C. Airman`s Information Manual (AIM) D. Advisory Circulars (AC) IV. Commercial Air Taxi Line-Oriented Flight Training (LOFT) Scenario A. Flight planning B. Decision making C. Departure procedures D. En route procedures E. Arrival procedures F. Approach procedures G. Environmental C. Departure procedures D. En route procedures E. Arrival procedures F. Approach procedures

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 3/28/1995

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