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Attitude Instruments and Navigation: Helicopter
Course: AET207HH

First Term: 2012 Summer II
 Lecture   2 Credit(s)   2 Period(s)   2 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S


Description: Beginning instrument pilot ground course in preparation for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Instrument Pilot Rating and Instrument rating written examinations. Includes preflight preparation, flight instruments, basic attitude instrument flying, radio navigation systems, and technically advanced helicopter systems.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe physiological considerations affecting pilots during IFR flight. (I)
2. Explain results of pitot-static blockage. (II)
3. List equipment required for IFR flight. (II)
4. Compare and contrast VOR, NDB, and DME navigation. (III, IV)
5. Describe advantages and limitations of area navigation. (IV)
6. Use instrument navigation charts to determine minimum altitudes, distances, headings, and frequencies. (V)
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. Aeronautical decision making
   B. Airworthiness requirements
   C. Night operations
   D. Human factors related to instrument flight
II. Flight instruments
   A. Pitot-Static flight instruments
   B. Gyroscopic flight instruments
   C. Magnetic compass
   D. Instrument cockpit check
III. Radio Navigation
   A. Basic radio principles
   B. Very high frequency Omni-directional radio Range (VOR)
   C. Non-Directional Beacon (NDB)
   D. Global Positioning System (GPS)
   E. Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)
IV. Technically advanced helicopter systems
   A. Horizontal situation indicator (HSI)
   B. Radio magnetic indicator (RMI)
   C. Electronic flight instrument display
   D. Instrument approach systems
V. IFR Chart Interpretation
   A. Low altitude en route chart
   B. Area chart
   C. IAP Charts
   D. SIDS/STARS
   E. Chart symbols
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  6/26/2012

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