ATF3531L - Advanced Flight Instructor: Instrument

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

This course provides a study of the aeronautical skills and abilities required for the Instrument Flight Instructor Certificate. As a higher-level course, it offers training beyond the scope of the lower-level alternative course. Students must choose whether to take the lower-level or upper-level version of this course. Advanced simulation training techniques, curriculum development and monitoring, as well as job shadowing and mentorship are integral parts of this course of study. The student must complete the appropriate flight lessons and pass the Federal Aviation Administration’s Flight Instructor Instrument Practical Exam to satisfactorily complete the course. Flight training fees (in addition to the cost of tuition) are required and must be paid in advance of the course start date. Flight training fees for this course are based on 15 hours of flight training, which is the minimum number of flight hours allowed by the FAA for completion of the Flight Instructor-Instrument Certification. Any additional training required beyond the FAA minimum is the financial responsibility of the student.

For more information on applicable flight training fees, students should consult the Aerospace website at: www.polk.edu/aerospace. 

Polk State College Mission and Program Outcomes

Polk State College, a quality-driven institution serving Polk County and beyond, transforms students’ lives through the power of teaching and lifelong learning by providing access to affordable associate and baccalaureate degree programs, career certificates, and workforce employment programs, delivered through various modalities and innovative technologies by diverse, qualified faculty and staff. In line with this purpose, Polk State’s Associate in Science and baccalaureate degree programs develop competence in various career-related skills. This course focuses on the development of competencies related to the following program outcomes:

1. Integrate professionalism in all aspects of their involvement in the aerospace environment.

2. Demonstrate effective communications in written, digital, and oral forms.

3. Employ critical thinking skills in their professional and academic activities.

4. Evaluate and implement safety management system concepts in all aspects of the aerospace environment.

5. Formulate and execute a safety plan of action in the workplace.

6. Facilitate team process skills in their work with others.

7. Integrate, and apply pertinent national and international rules, regulations, and guidance to the aerospace industry.

1. Integrate basic and advanced concepts of aircraft operations to manage risk.

1. Perform and evaluate the fundamentals of flight instruction.

2. Operate aircraft systems in various categories of transport aircraft.

3. Compare traditional and modern avionics systems and procedures.

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

1. Perform to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Flight Instructor Instrument Practical Test Standards in all applicable areas.
2. Perform to the FAA Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards in all applicable areas.
3. Apply Upset Prevention and Recovery strategies in all aspects of aircraft operations.

Fundamentals of instructing

The learning process

Human behavior and effective communication

The teaching process

Critique and evaluation

Flight instructor characteristics and responsibilities

Planning Instructional activity

General

Regulations applicable to student pilot (14 CFR Part 61, Part 91, Part 135, Part 121, Part 23; NTSB and TSA)

Appropriate logbook and certificate endorsements

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

Upset Prevention and Recovery Training

Spin awareness and recovery procedures

Emergency operations

Single-pilot resource management

Task management

Risk management

Situational awareness

Aeronautical decision making

Controlled flight into terrain awareness

Automation management

Preflight preparation

Pilot qualifications

Weather information

Cross-country flight planning

Preflight procedures

Preflight inspection

Single-pilot resource management

Cockpit management

Aircraft systems related to IFR operations

Aircraft flight instruments and navigation equipment

Instrument cockpit check

Airport traffic control clearances and procedures

Air traffic control clearances

Compliance with departure, en route, and arrival procedures and clearances

Holding procedures

Flight by reference to instruments

Basic Instrument flight maneuvers

Recovery from unusual flight attitudes

Upset recovery maneuvers

Navigation systems

Intercepting and tracking navigational systems and DME arcs

Instrument approach procedures

Non-precision approach

Precision approach

Missed approach

Circling approach

Landing from a straight-in or circling approach

Emergency operations

Loss of communications

One engine inoperative during straight-and-level flight and in-turns

One engine inoperative instrument approach

Approach with loss of primary flight instrument indicators

Post-flight procedures

Checking instruments and equipment

Textbook and Other Requirements

Textbook information is provided in the course syllabus, at the campus bookstore, on the campus bookstore website (www.polk.bncollege.com), or via the “Shop Textbooks” button on the PASSPORT schedule of classes.

College-Level Communication and Computation Skills

State Rule 6A-10.030 does not apply to this course.

Student Help

The professor is available for help during posted hours, and the student is encouraged to seek assistance whenever it is needed. To further the educational process, the Learning Resources Centers, comprised of the campus Teaching/Learning and Computing Centers (TLCCs), JD Alexander (JDA) Student Success Center, and campus libraries, are available for student use. Each resource provides qualified staff and up-to-date equipment and facilities to promote academic success. The TLCCs and JDA Student Success Center provide tutoring services, computing resources, and other instructional support. The library provides information resources, individual and group study space, research assistance, information literacy instruction, and computing resources. Each facility provides free wireless access to the Internet. The Polk State College Library, Student Success Center, and TLCC hours of operation and tutoring schedules are posted at each facility and on the College’s website.

Withdrawing From a Course

A student may officially withdraw from a course during any given term, provided he or she follows the appropriate policy and procedure. Following the conclusion of the Drop Period, a student may officially withdraw from any course without receiving a grade, provided this is done before the published withdrawal 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 course withdrawal that vary from this policy; these guidelines are listed in each specific program’s handbook.

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, course withdrawal may have on his or her financial-aid status. A student cannot use course withdrawal to avoid academic dishonesty penalties. A student who is engaged in processes related to academic dishonesty in a course is not eligible to withdraw from the course.

Repeating a Course

Under the Forgiveness Policy, a student is allowed only three attempts in any one college-credit course: one initial enrollment and two repeats. Under certain circumstances, a student may petition to repeat a credit course beyond the third attempt. Limited-admission programs may have specific guidelines regarding course repeats that vary from this policy; these guidelines are listed in each specific program’s handbook. The student should be aware that repeating a course may result in a higher course cost. A course cannot be repeated unless the previously earned grade is a D, F, or W (the Polk State College Catalog provides further details regarding this process). Prior to repeating a course, the student should consult with the Financial Aid Office to determine what impact, if any, repeating the course may have on his or her financial-aid status.

Academic Dishonesty

The student is responsible for his or her work. It is assumed that each student is honest and abides by this standard; however, in the event that there is an indication or suspicion of cheating or plagiarism, the situation is dealt with in accordance with the published College policy. Copies of this policy are available in the Student Services Office. More specific information regarding academic dishonesty can be found in the instructor’s Course Syllabus.

Information Technology Access/Use Policy

The information technology resources provided by Polk State College (including, but not limited to, telephones, computers, the Polk State Local Area and Wide Area Networks, and the Internet) must be used for academic purposes only. Use of these resources is a privilege, not a right. Inappropriate use can result in revocation or suspension of this privilege.

Equal Access/Opportunity

Polk State College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution committed to excellence through diversity in education and employment. The College complies with all state and federal laws granting rights to students, employees, and applicants for employment or admission to the College. Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or pregnancy in its programs, activities, or employment.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:
Valparisa Baker
Director of the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (Title IX Coordinator)
999 Avenue H NE
Winter Haven, FL 33881
Office: WAD 227
Telephone: (863) 292-3602
e-mail: vbaker@polk.edu

Equal Opportunity For Students With Disabilities

The College complies with The Americans with Disabilities Act and provides equal educational opportunity for qualified individuals. A student with a disability who requires special accommodations or auxiliary aids under The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the Coordinator or Director of Disability Services.

Note: Limited-admission programs may have performance restrictions that apply. Restrictions (where applicable) are outlined in each program’s student handbook.

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