Common Course Outline

Course discipline/number/title AVIA 2251: Commercial Pilot Lab II

Catalog Description

Credits 2
Hours/Week 4
Prerequisites (Course discipline/number) AVIA 2200, AVIA 2250
Other requirements Requires current medical certificate, airport security clearance, completion of prerequisite program courses with a C or better, and program approval to register.
MnTC Goals (if any) NA

Course Description

This course along with AVIA 2250 will provide the knowledge and skill necessary to earn a Federal Aviation Administration Commercial Pilot License. This lab includes 28 hours of one-one one ground instruction along with 27 hours of flight training in an airplane or flight training device with an FAA Certified Flight Instructor or solo to gain the level of proficiency required to pass the FAA Commercial Pilot practical test. Instruction includes requirements as listed in the Federal Aviation Regulations. Requires current medical certificate, airport security clearance, completion of prerequisite program courses with a C or better, and program approval to register.

Date Last Revised (Month, year)

November, 2022

Outline of Major Content Areas

  1. Commercial Maneuvers
  2. Eights on a pylon
  3. Turns about a point
  4. Aircraft performance
  5. Pressure altitude
  6. Density altitude
  7. Takeoff and climb
  8. Cruise performance
  9. Normal landings and crosswind components
  10. Cross country flight operations
  11. Short and soft field takeoffs and landings
  12. Standard rate turns
  13. Unusual attitudes
  14. Maneuvering during slow flight
  15. Taxiing
  16. Wind shear and wake turbulence
  17. Collision avoidance
  18. Engine operations
  19. Propellers
  20. Aeromedical factors
  21. Aeronautical decision making
  22. Cross country in complex aircraft
  23. Documents and certifications
  24. Responsibilities and restrictions
  25. Recency checks and experience
  26. Preflight action
  27. Maintenance
  28. Equipment requirements
  29. Flight restrictions
  30. FAA and National Transportation Safety Board notifications
  31. Commercial operations abbreviations and symbols check ride briefing

Learning Outcomes (General)

The student will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate proficiency in all areas defined in the Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards.
  2. Meet or exceed the Federal Aviation Administration standards for aeronautical knowledge, aeronautical experience, and flight proficiency for passing the FAA commercial pilot practical test.

Learning Outcomes (MnTC)

NA

Methods for Evaluation of Student Learning

Methods may include but are not limited to:

RCTC Core Outcome(s)

This course contributes to meeting the following RCTC Core Outcome(s):

Critical Thinking
Students will think systematically and explore information thoroughly before accepting or formulating a position or conclusion.

Special Information (if any)

None