MCCCD Program Description

Certified Flight Instructor: Helicopter Ground School

Course: AET227HH

First Term: 2012 Summer II

Lecture 4 Credit(s) 4 Period(s) 4 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Ground school in preparation for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certified Flight Instructor and Fundamentals of Instruction written examinations. Includes fundamentals of instruction, aerodynamics, helicopter performance, systems, operations, weight and balance, weather, federal regulations, navigation, maneuvers, pilot physiology, ethics, and aeronautical decision making. Requires passing written exams similar to the FAA Certified Flight Instructor: Helicopter, and Fundamentals of Instruction written exams.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Explain factors impacting the learning process. (I, II) 2. Summarize factors impacting on effective communication. (III) 3. Describe the major steps in the teaching process. (IV) 4. Compare and contrast common teaching methods. (V) 5. Demonstrate use of appropriate instructional aids. (VI) 6. Prepare course objectives, a course syllabus, and lesson plans. (VII, VIII) 7. Compare and contrast critiques and evaluations. (IX, X) 8. Explain basic aeronautical concepts, facilities, and equipment. (XI) 9. Compare and contrast requirements and limitations of Federal Aviation Regulation Part 61 and Part 141. (XII, XIII) 10. Select appropriate presentation techniques and explain common problems associated with teaching aeronautical concepts and operations. (XIV) 11. Differentiate between flight test standards for private, commercial, and certified flight instructor applicants. (XV) 12. Produce a job description reflecting the duties and responsibilities of a professional certified flight instructor. (XVI) 13. Create proper logbook entries and certificate endorsements. (XVI)
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. The Learning Process A. Learning defined B. Characteristics of learning C. Laws of learning (Thorndike) D. How people learn E. Levels of learning F. Learning skills G. Forgetting and retention H. Transfer of learning I. Habit formation II. Basic Human Behavior III. Effective Communication IV. The Teaching Process A. Preparation B. Presentation C. Application D. Review and evaluation V. Teaching Methods A. Lecture method B. Discussion method C. Demonstration-performance method D. Problem solving using the discovery method E. Programmed instruction F. Integrated techniques of flight instruction G. The telling and doing technique of flight instruction VI. Instructional Aids A. Purpose of instructional aids B. Use of instructional aids VII. Lesson Plans A. Purpose of lesson plans B. Characteristics of a good lesson plan C. Use of lesson plans D. Lesson plan items VIII. Course Development A. Determination of objectives and completion standards B. Identification of learning blocks C. Lesson development IX. Critiques A. Purpose of critiques B. Characteristics of effective critiques C. Critique methods X. Evaluation A. Oral quizzing B. Written tests C. Performance tests XI. Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 61 A. Subpart A - General B. Subpart B - Helicopter Ratings and Special Certificates C. Subpart C - Student Pilots D. Subpart D - Private Pilots E. Subpart E - Commercial Pilots F. Subpart G - Flight Instructors XII. Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 141 A. General concept B. Examining authority C. Training course outline and curriculum D. Operating rules E. Training records F. Appendixes a, b, c, d, and f XIII. Presentation Techniques and Common Problems A. Aeromedical factors B. Visual scanning and collision avoidance C. Use of distractions during flight training D. Principles of flight E. Helicopter flight controls F. Helicopter weight and balance G. Navigation and flight planning H. Night operations I. Regulations and publications J. Airworthiness requirement K. National Airspace System (NAS) L. Certificates and documents M. Weather information N. Operation of systems O. Performance and limitations P. Flight maneuvers XIV. FAA Test Guides or Practical Test Standards A. Private Pilot PTS B. Commercial Pilot PTS C. Flight Instructor PTS XV. Flight Instructor Responsibilities A. Professionalism B. Evaluating student piloting ability C. Student pilot supervision D. Biennial flight reviews E. Flight and written test preparation F. Helicopter checkouts G. Refresher training XVI. Endorsements A. Student pilots B. Private pilot test recommendations C. Commercial pilot test recommendations D. Flight instructor test recommendations E. Biennial flight review F. Retesting after failure G. Additional helicopter rating

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 6/26/2012

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