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Private PilotGround School Syllabus

Part 141 Training Course Outline

Revision 3 – 07/15/2014

NORTHWEST FLIGHT SCHOOL

Private Pilot Ground School Syllabus Revision 3 07/15/2014

Denotes Reference to FAR 141 Subpart C and/or Appendix B

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Private Pilot Ground School Part 141 Training Course Outline





Contents

Contents .................................................................................................................................................................... 2

Log of Revisions ..................................................................................................................................................... 4

LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES ................................................................................................................................. 5

Enrollment Certificate ......................................................................................................................................... 6

Graduation Certificate ......................................................................................................................................... 7

Course Objectives ................................................................................................................................................ 11

Perquisites for Enrollment .............................................................................................................................. 11

Ground Training Facilities ............................................................................................................................... 12

Training Aids ........................................................................................................................................................ 12

Flight Operations ................................................................................................................................................. 13

Instructor Qualifications .................................................................................................................................. 13

Private Pilot Ground Course Clock Hours .................................................................................................. 16

Stage 1 Private Pilot Ground Course ............................................................................................................ 20

Stage 1 Module1 ................................................................................................................................................... 21

Stage 1 Module 2 .................................................................................................................................................. 22

Stage 1 Module 3 .................................................................................................................................................. 23

Stage 1 Module 4 .................................................................................................................................................. 24


Stage 2 Module 5 .................................................................................................................................................. 28

Stage 2 Module 6 .................................................................................................................................................. 29

Stage 2 Module 7 .................................................................................................................................................. 30

Stage 2 Module 8 .................................................................................................................................................. 31

Stage 2 Module 9 .................................................................................................................................................. 32






Stage 3 Lesson 10 ................................................................................................................................................ 36

Stage 3 Lesson 11 ................................................................................................................................................ 37

Stage 3 Lesson 12 ................................................................................................................................................ 38

Stage 3 Lesson 13 ................................................................................................................................................ 39

Stage 3 Lesson 14 ................................................................................................................................................ 40

Stage 3 Lesson 15 ................................................................................................................................................ 41

Stage 3 Lesson 16 ................................................................................................................................................ 42

Stage 3 Lesson 17 ................................................................................................................................................ 43





Log of Revisions Revision Number

Revision Date

Pages Affected

Date of Insertion

Reason for Changes

Original Issue 9/26/2013 ALL 9/26/2013 Original Issue

Rev 1 12/11/2013 2-5, 8-43 12/11/2013 Add Facility 2 Schematic and Blank Pages

Rev 2 05/20/2014 12-13, 15 05/20/2014 Satellite and Facility Add and Change

Rev 3 07/15/2014 2, 4-7, 16-17 07/15/2014 SFF Schematic, School Name on Certificates





LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES

PAGE REV# DATE: 1 Orig 9/26/2013 2 Rev 3 07/15/2014 3 Rev 1 12/11/2013 4 Rev 3 07/15/2014 5 Rev 3 07/15/2014 6 Rev 3 07/15/2014 7 Rev 3 07/15/2014 8 Rev 1 12/11/2013 9 Rev 1 12/11/2013 10 Rev 1 12/11/2013 11 Orig 12/11/2013 12 Rev 2 05/20/2014 13 Rev 2 05/20/2014 14 Rev 1 12/11/2013 15 Rev 2 05/20/2014 16 Rev 3 07/15/2014 17 Rev 3 07/15/2014 18 Rev 1 12/11/2013 19 Rev 1 12/11/2013 20 Rev 1 12/11/2013 21 Rev 1 12/11/2013 22 Rev 1 12/11/2013 23 Rev 1 12/11/2013 24 Rev 1 12/11/2013 25 Rev 1 12/11/2013 26 Rev 1 12/11/2013 27 Rev 1 12/11/2013 28 Rev 1 12/11/2013 29 Rev 1 12/11/2013 30 Rev 1 12/11/2013 31 Rev 1 12/11/2013 32 Rev 1 12/11/2013 33 Rev 1 12/11/2013 34 Rev 1 12/11/2013 35 Rev 1 12/11/2013 36 Rev 1 12/11/2013 37 Rev 1 12/11/2013 38 Rev 1 12/11/2013 39 Rev 1 12/11/2013 40 Rev 1 12/11/2013 41 Rev 1 12/11/2013 42 Rev 1 12/11/2013 43 Rev 1 12/11/2013





Enrollment Certificate

Enrollment Certificate

his is to certify that _________________________________________________________ Student Name is enrolled in the Federal Aviation Administration approved Private Pilot Ground Certification Course, conducted by

_________________________________________________________ Northwest Flight School Certificate #FBMS485K ________________ ____________________________ Chief Instructor Date of Enrollment





Graduation Certificate

Graduation Certificate

his is to certify that _________________________________________________________ Pilot Name and Number has satisfactorily completed each required stage of the approved course of training including the tests for those stages. ____________________________________ has graduated from the Federal Aviation Administration approved Private Pilot Ground Certification Course conducted by

_________________________________________________________ Northwest Flight School Certificate #FBMS485K _____________________ ____________________________ Chief Instructor Date of Graduation





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TCO – Northwest Flight School KGEG Private Pilot Flight Certification Course – Airplane

Aircraft Solutions, located at Spokane International Airport, Spokane, Washington, holds Air Agency Certificate No. FBMR485K,

and is owned and operated as: Northwest Flight School

8125 W Pilot Dr Spokane, WA 99224

Course Objectives

This course is designed to help students evaluate the exciting field of aviation as a career or hobby. The program prepares the student for successfully passing the FAA private pilot written exam. Upon passing completion of the course the student will receive an endorsement to take the FAA Private Pilot Written. This course may be completed in conjunction with or completely independent of Flight Training Lessons The course will cover the following aeronautical knowledge topics: Principles of flight, Charts, Navigation, Aircraft Systems, Environmental Factors, Aviation Operations, Aircraft Structure and Capability, Radio Communication, Meteorology, Air Traffic Control procedures and FAA Regulations. The student has the choice of either a conventional 10.5 week course which entails 2.5 hours 2 nights/week (42.5 hours of training), or an expedited 3 weekend course which entails 7 hours/day for 6 days (44.5 hours of training). This course is for an airplane.

Perquisites for Enrollment

There are no requirements to enroll in the Private Pilot Ground School as the course is independent of Flight Training. A person enrolling in this course in conjunction with the enrollment in our 141 Private Pilot Course must hold either a recreational pilot certificate, sport pilot certificate, or student pilot certificate before enrolling in the solo phase of the Private Pilot Certification Course





Ground Training Facilities

Ground instruction facilities are housed in two facilities, described below. The training rooms are located in the operations offices attached to the Aircraft Solutions d/b/a Northwest Flight School on Spokane International Airport at 8125 W Pilot Drive Spokane WA 99224 (Facility 1) and 5505 E Rutter Ave Spokane WA 99212 (Facility 2)

1. Facility 1 (KGEG)-Training room 1: (see diagram) dimensions are 26.5'x19' with two entry/exit doors. The room will accommodate a maximum of 12 students. A 48”x27" Vizio flat-screen television permanent equipment providing access to a CD/DVD player, virtual test prep software and a Garmin GPS simulator. A 33.5”x22” Whiteboard and Easel are available as non-permanent equipment.

2. Facility 1 (KGEG)- Training room 2: (see diagram) dimensions are 9’7”x13’10” with one entry/exit door. The room will accommodate a maximum of 6 students. A 3’x4’ whiteboard permanent equipment.

3. Facility 1 (KGEG)– Training room 3: (see diagram) dimensions are 26.5’x36’ with three entry/exit doors. The room will accommodate a maximum of 28 students. A 4’x6’ whiteboard permanent equipment.

4. Facility 2 (KSFF)– Training room 1: measures 12’x10’ with one entry/exit door. The room will accommodate a maximum of 6 students. Teaching equipment includes one 36”x48” whiteboard, one computer and current sectional charts. The computer provides access to a CD/DVD player, virtual test prep software and a Garmin GPS simulator.

5. Facility 2 (KSFF)- Training room 2: measures 10’x20’ with one entry/exit door. The room will accommodate a miximum of 12 students. Teaching equipment includes one 48”x48” whiteboard, one LCD projector, one computer providing access to a CD/DVD player, virtual test prep software, and a Garmin GPS simulator.

6. Both training facilities meet or exceed all local building, health and sanitation codes. Restrooms are provided in the building. Each room is well lit and has separate thermostat controls for heating, ventilation and air conditioning. The rooms are designed and located so that students will not be distracted by instruction conducted in other rooms or by airport operations.

Training Aids

The following audiovisual and training aids will be provided for use in one and/or each ground training room: Computer with Internet access in Training room 1. CD/DVD player. ASAs Virtual Test Prep DVD series. 12x12 mock ups of flight instruments; Magnetic compass, altimeter, turn and bank coordinator, attitude

indicator and heading indicator. ASAs Classroom Trainer E6-B Computer. Current Sectional charts. Drawing Board I-pad to display drawing instructions on Flat-screen 48”x27” Visio Flat-screen Television.





Flight Operations

Spokane International Airport (GEG) is the main operations base for training in this course. The facilities are used exclusively by students, air taxi pilots, aircraft salesmen, itinerant pilots, and regular customers of Aircraft Solutions d/b/a Northwest Flight School. The facility is equipped with a pilot briefing area that is 12 X 9.5 feet (see diagram on following page). The briefing area is located in the Aircraft Solutions main building at Spokane International Airport. Both briefing areas are equipped telephones for obtaining weather information and filing flight plans. There are several tables available in each area for flight planning. The briefing areas have a full set of aeronautical charts, including the current AIM. The local practice areas are shown and described on a detailed chart posted on the wall. Felts Field Airport (SFF) in Spokane WA is a satellite operation base for training in this course. The facilities are used by students, air taxi pilots, aircraft salesmen, itinerant pilots, and regular customers of Aircraft Solutions d/b/a Northwest Flight School. The facility is equipped with a two training rooms to be used as briefing areas for students during applicable hours of lessons. These briefing areas are located in the Northwest Flight School building location at Felts Field airport at 5505 E Rutter Ave Spokane WA 99212. Both briefing areas are equipped telephones for obtaining weather information and filing flight plans. There are several tables available in each area for flight planning. The briefing areas have a full set of aeronautical charts, including the current AIM. The local practice areas are shown and described on a detailed chart posted on the wall.

Instructor Qualifications

Each flight instructor assigned to this course must be the holder of at least a Ground Instructor Certificate or a Certified Flight Instructor Certificate in an airplane single engine or multi engine land.









Facility 1 Training

Room 3









Private Pilot Ground Course Clock Hours

Subject Conventional Expedited

Principles of Aerodynamics 2.5 hours 3.0 hours Powerplant and Aircraft Systems 2.5 hours 3.0 hours

Flight Instruments 2.5 hours 3.0 hours Stage I Exam and Critique 2.5 hours 2.0 hours

Airport Procedures and Operations 2.5 hours 3.0 hours Federal Aviation Regulations 5.0 hours 4.0 hours

Weather Theory 2.5 hours 2.5 hours Stage II Exam and Critique 2.5 hours 2.0 hours

Aircraft Performance 2.5 hours 4.0 hours En-Route 2.5 hours 4.0 hours

Navigation 2.5 hours 3.5 hours Communication 2.5 hours 2.5 hours Stage III Exam 2.5 hours 2.0 hours Course Review 2.5 hours 2.0 hours

Final Exam I 2.5 hours 2.0 hours Final Exam II and Endorsements 2.5 hours 2.0 hours

Total Hours 42.5 hours 44.5 hours















Stage 1 Private Pilot Ground Course

Objective: The objective of Stage 1 is for the student to become proficient in, and have an understanding of the materials presented in Lessons 1-3. The subjects will include:

1. Principles of Aerodynamics 2. Powerplants and Aircraft Systems 3. Flight Instruments

Completion Standards:

Stage 1 will be complete when the student is able to pass a written exam derived from the ASA Practice Written Test with a score of at least 80%.





Stage 1 Module1

Conventional Expedited Expected time of Completion 2.5 hours 3.0 hours

Objective:

To develop the student’s knowledge of the aircraft components, and basic aerodynamic forces. Topics to be discussed in depth will be the following:

Content:

Principles of Aerodynamics 1. Four Forces of Flight

2. Newton’s Law 3. Bernoulli’s Principle

4. Wings 5. Pilot Control of Lift

6. Stall Awareness, Spin Entry, Spins and Spin Recovery Techniques

7. Stability and Axis


Student exhibits knowledge and understanding of all the elements discussed.





Stage 1 Module 2


Objective:

To develop the student’s knowledge of aircraft powerplants and aircraft systems. Topics to be discussed in depth will be the following:

Content:

Powerplants and Aircraft Systems 1. Four Stroke Cycle 2. Induction Systems 3. Carburetor 4. Fuel Injection 5. Ignition System 6. Abnormal Combustion 7. Fuel Systems 8. Oil/Cooling Systems 9. Propellers 10. Electrical Systems







Stage 1 Module 3


Objective:

Objective of Lesson-To develop the student’s knowledge of aircraft flight instruments. Topics to be discussed in depth will be the following:

Content:

1. Magnetic Compass and Errors

2. Gyroscopic Instruments

3. Pitot Static Instuments

4. Types of Altitudes







Stage 1 Module 4


Objective:

To evaluate the student’s comprehension of the materials presented in Lessons 1-3. The subjects evaluated will include:

Content:

Stage I Exam 1. Principles of Aerodynamics

2. Powerplants and Aircraft Systems 3. Flight Instruments


The lesson will be complete when the student is able to pass a written exam derived from the ASA Practice Written Test with a score of at least 80%.
















Objective:

The objective of Stage II is for the student to become proficient in, and have an understanding of the materials presented in Lessons 5-8. The subjects will include:

Content:

1. Airport Operations and Procedures 2. Federal Aviation Regulations 3. Weather Theory 4. Weather Services







Stage 2 Module 5


Objective:

To develop the student’s knowledge of airport operations and procedures. Topics to be discussed in depth will be the following:

Contents:

Airport Operations and Procedures 1. Aeronautical Information Manual and applicable subjects

2. FAA Advisory Circulars 3. Safe and Efficient Operation of the Aircraft

Collision Avoidance Recognition and Avoidance of Wake Turbulence

4. Preflight Actions for Flight Planning How to obtain information on runway lengths at airports of

intended use, data on takeoff and landing distances, weather reports and forecast and fuel requirements, planning for alternatives if the planned flight cannot be complete or delays are encountered

5. Flight Physiology

6. Aeronautical Decision Making and Judgment 7. Special VFR







Stage 2 Module 6


Objective:

To develop the student’s knowledge of applicable Federal Aviation Regulations. Topics to be discussed in depth will be the following:

Contents:

Federal Aviation Regulations 1. Private Pilot Privileges, Limitations and Flight Operations

2. Accident Reporting Requirements of the National Transportation Safety Board. 3. Currency of Airman and Medical Certification

4. Maintenance of Aircraft 5. VFR minimums

6. Pilot Responsibilities







Stage 2 Module 7


Objective:

To develop the student’s knowledge of weather theory. Topics to be discussed in depth will be the following:

Content:

Weather Theory

1. Atmospheric Circulation

2. Atmospheric Stability

3. Moisture/Clouds/Precipitation

4. Airmasses/Fronts 5. Recognition of Thunderstorms/Turbulence/Wind Shear and Icing from the ground

and in flight and avoidance of these hazards







Stage 2 Module 8


Objective:

To develop the student’s knowledge of aviation weather services and products. Topics to be discussed in depth will be the following:

Content:

Weather Services 1. Procurement and use of Aeronautical Weather Reports and Forecasts

2. Weather Briefings, METARS, TAFs and PIREPS 3. Area Forecasts and Wind Aloft Forecasts

4. Weather Charts 5. Inflight Advisory and EFAS







Stage 2 Module 9


Objective:


Content:

Stage II Exam 1. Airport Operations and Procedures

2. Federal Aviation Regulations 3. Weather Theory 4. Weather Services


















Objective:

The objective of Stage 1 is for the student to become proficient in, and have an understanding of the materials presented in Lessons 10-13. The subjects will include:

Content:

1. Aircraft Performance 2. En-Route Flight 3. Navigation 4. Communications







Stage 3 Lesson 10


Objective:

To develop the student’s knowledge of aircraft performance charts and considerations. Topics to be discussed in depth will be the following:

Content:

Aircraft Performance 1. Effects of Density Altitude on Takeoff and Climb Performance

2. Landing Distance 3. Fuel Consumption

4. Weight and balance Computations 5. Crosswind Component







Stage 3 Lesson 11


Objective:

To develop the student’s knowledge of en-route flight procedures. Topics to be discussed in depth will be the following:

Content:

En-Route Flight 1. Aeronautical Charts for VFR navigation using pilotage, dead reckoning and navigation

systems 2. Special Use Airspace

3. Airspace 4. Turbulence

5. Power Failure







Stage 3 Lesson 12


Objective:

To develop the student’s knowledge of navigational systems. Topics to be discussed in depth will be the following:

Content:

Navigation 1. VOR

2. GPS 3. ADF/NDB







Stage 3 Lesson 13


Objective:

To develop the student’s knowledge of radio communications procedures. Topics to be discussed in depth will be the following:

Content:

Communications 1. Radio Communication Procedures including Lost Comm

2. Flight Service Stations 3. Transponder

4. ATIS 5. ELT







Stage 3 Lesson 14


Objective


Content:

Stage III Exam 1. Aircraft Performance

2. En-Route Flight 3. Navigation

4. Communications







Stage 3 Lesson 15


Objective

To review all material presented in this course in preparation for the FAA Private Pilot Airplane Written Exam. The subjects reviewed will include:

Content:

Course Review 1. Principles of Aerodynamics


4. Airport Operations and Procedures 5. Federal Aviation Regulations

6. Weather Theory

7. Weather Services 8. Aircraft Performance

9. En-Route Flight 10. Navigation 11. Communications







Stage 3 Lesson 16


Objective:

To evaluate the student’s comprehension of all materials presented in this course. The subjects evaluated will include:

Content:

Final Exam I 1. Principles of Aerodynamics



6. Weather Theory









Stage 3 Lesson 17


Objective:

To evaluate the student’s comprehension of all materials presented in this course. The subjects evaluated will include:

Content:

Final Exam II 1. Principles of Aerodynamics



6. Weather Theory















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