PRIVATE PILOT FLIGHT PRACTICE

Catalog description

Students will familiarize with the flight controls, instruments, communication and navigation radios, flight operations procedures, airplane systems among others. The flight lab consists of three stages. During the Stage I the student in this course will receive the hours needed to meet the first Stage of the Private Pilot training for the first solo flight. It includes up to 18 hours of dual flight instruction, 2 hours of solo flight (unsupervised). The course requirements are met when the student successfully completes his/her first in the aircraft. The course will be conducted through flight lessons, lab experience (use of aircraft), and responsible use of technology available during the flight lessons. This course provides for the hours needed to meet the second phase of the private pilot training: cross country flight. It includes up to 17 hours of dual flight instruction, 8 hours of solo flight, and 10 hours of ground instruction with an FAA approved flight instructor. The course requirements are met when the FAA issues the student his or her Private Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single -Engine Land Rating. Student will be evaluated using the Airmen Certification Standards (ACS) published by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).