Core Standards of the Course
Strand 1
Students will be able to understand the science of flight.
Standard 1
Physics involved in flight.
Standard 2
Aircraft engine types and construction.
Standard 3
Reciprocating engine theory of operation.
Strand 2
Students will be able to understand and explain aircraft engine systems.
Standard 1
Engine lubrication and cooling systems.
Standard 2
Propeller and governor systems.
Performance Skill
Understand and explain aircraft engine systems.
Strand 3
Students will understand and demonstrate proper procedures in handling the aircrafts engine and interior comfort.
Standard 1
Fuels and fuel systems.
Standard 3
Supercharging and turbocharging.
Standard 4
Pressurization and high altitude operations.
Performance Skill
Understand and demonstrate proper procedures in handling the aircrafts engine and interior comfort.
Strand 4
Students will be able to understand and explain aircraft electrical systems.
Standard 1
Electrical principles.
Standard 2
Electrical components.
Standard 3
Aircraft electrical systems.
Performance Skill
Understand and explain aircraft electrical systems.
Strand 5
Students will be able to understand and explain aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Standard 1
Hydraulic systems and landing gear.
Standard 2
Pneumatic and deicing systems.
Performance Skill
Understand and explain aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Strand 6
Students will be able to understand and explain aircraft control systems and proper weight distribution.
Standard 1
Aircraft structures and flight controls.
Standard 2
Weight and balance, inspections and pilot maintenance.
Standard 3
Aircraft instrument systems.
Performance Skill
Understand and explain aircraft control systems and proper weight distribution.
Strand 7
Students will understand the importance of career readiness skills as it relates to the workplace and outlined in the SkillsUSA Framework - Level 2.
Standard 1
Understand and demonstrate reliability.
Standard 2
Understand and demonstrate responsiveness.
Standard 3
Understand resiliency.
Standard 4
Understand and demonstrate workplace habits.
Standard 5
Understand and develop initiative.
Standard 6
Understand and demonstrate continuous improvement.