ATF1108L - Private Pilot Single Engine I

2 hour Lab, 2 credit(s)

Lower-Division College Credit

AA Elective: No

Course Description:
The course provides a study of the skills needed to safely exercise the privileges and responsibilities for solo flight of a single engine aircraft. Students apply information regarding aerodynamics, aircraft systems, aviation regulations, the US Airspace System, weight and balance, aircraft performance, aviation and weather, flight publications, basic flight physiology, and flight safety. The student must complete the appropriate flight lessons to satisfactorily complete the course. This course completes Stage 1 of the Private Pilot Flight Training Curriculum. Flight training fees are paid directly to the College in advance.

Academic Dean’s Contact Information

LAKELAND DEAN’S OFFICE: LLC 2255              PHONE: (863) 297-1024
WINTER HAVEN DEAN’S OFFICE: WSC 101      PHONE: (863) 297-1020

Polk State College Mission and Outcomes

Polk State College is a quality-driven educational institution, providing access to affordable associate and baccalaureate degrees, career certificates, and workforce development programs, delivered by diverse, qualified faculty and staff who are committed to student learning and achievement through the consistent practice of collaboration and focus on excellence. In line with this purpose, Polk State College’s AS programs develop competence in career areas. A primary focus of this course is the development of competencies related to the following program learning outcome(s): 

• Exemplify the understanding of safe and effective work practices.
• Apply an understanding of the fundamentals of flight.
• Employ analytical skills.
• Demonstrate and evaluate aircraft operations.

 
Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Operate a single engine airplane efficiently and safely in solo flight.
2. Demonstrate proper ground, radio, and traffic pattern entry and departure procedures.
3. Recognize and correctly apply emergency memory items and checklists as appropriate.
4. Demonstrate the aeronautical decision making, knowledge, and skill to safely perform a solo flight.
5. Recognize Upset Prevention and Recovery strategies in all aspects of aircraft operations.
6. Demonstrate the ability to pass the required Progress Check.

Course Content:
Regulations applicable to student pilot (Part 61, Part 91)
Appropriate logbook and certificate endorsements
Student pilot limitations
Safety procedures and practices
Certificates and documents
Systems
Airworthiness requirements
Weight and balance
Performance and limitations
Wake turbulence avoidance
Wind shear awareness and recovery procedures
Preflight inspection
Single-pilot resource management (SRM)
Task management
Risk management
Situational awareness
Weight and balance
Performance charts
Radio communications
Checklist usage
Crosswind taxi
Normal/crosswind takeoff and climb
Use of trim
Collision avoidance
Maneuvering during slow flight
Stall
Upset Prevention and Recovery Training
Spin awareness and recovery procedures
Basic instrument maneuvers (IR)
GPS direct to/nearest airport functions (IR)
180° turn (IR)
Emergency operations
Ground reference maneuver
Traffic patterns
Go-around/rejected landing
Normal/crosswind approach and landing
After landing, parking and securing

Textbook and Other Requirements

Textbook information is provided in the course syllabus, at the campus bookstore, and on the campus bookstore website at: www.efollett.com.

The Gordon Rule

This is not a Gordon Rule course.

Withdrawing From a Course

Students may officially withdraw from course(s) during any given term, provided they follow the appropriate policy and procedure. Following the conclusion of the Drop/Add Period, a student may officially withdraw without academic penalty from any credit course, provided he or she has submitted the appropriate forms to the Student Services Office no later than the published deadline. The published deadline reflects approximately (but no more than) 70% of the term, based upon the course’s scheduled duration. It is the student’s responsibility to submit these withdrawal forms; failure to do so may result in a grade of F in the course. Under the Forgiveness Policy, a student is allowed only three attempts in any one course: one initial enrollment and two repeats. A student is not allowed to withdraw from a third course attempt. Limited admission programs may have specific guidelines regarding withdrawing from courses that vary from this policy. Please see the student handbook for that program for more information. If a student stops attending class, the grade earned, usually an F, is assigned and posted. Prior to withdrawing from a course, the student should consult with the Financial Aid Office to determine what impact, if any, withdrawal from the course will have on his or her financial aid status. A student cannot use course withdrawal to avoid academic dishonesty penalties. A student who has been penalized for academic dishonesty in a course is not eligible to withdraw from the course.

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