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Aviation CPU Objectives Activity 1 1-1. Explore the history of aviation. 1-2. Identify pioneers in the field of aviation. 1-3. Consider the advancements that have occurred through the direct use of aircraft. 1-4. Discuss advancements in various fields that have been made possible by aircraft. Activity 2 2-1. Identify the major parts of an airplane. 2-2. Construct a model airplane, identifying its major components 2-3. Examine how the major components affect the flight of the constructed model. 2-4. Compare the components of standard airplanes with those of the space shuttle. Activity 3 3-1. Examine the four forces of flight. 3-2. Conduct an experiment to demonstrate Bernoulli’s Principle. 3-3. Experiment with the angle of incidence and the angle of attack. 3-4. Outline how airplanes are able to fly and how Bernoulli’s Principle plays a part in this process. Activity 4 4-1. Examine standard flight instruments and controls. 4-2. Identify basic operational controls for the flight controller. 4-3. Participate in an introductory flight. 4-4. Compare and contrast the airplane controls to those of other vehicles. Activity 5 5-1. Identify airplane cockpit controls. 5-2. Explore proper taxi procedures. 5-3. Explore and attempt proper turn, climb, and descent procedures. 5-4. Discuss the acts of taxiing, climbing, and descending in an airplane. Activity 6 6-1. Determine the characteristics of pilotage navigation. 6-2. Identify how legends are used in conjunction with aeronautical maps and charts. 6-3. Recognize how landmarks and checkpoints are used for navigation. 6-4. Pilot a flight using pilotage navigation. 6-5. Assess the usefulness of landmarks in navigation. Activity 7 7-1. Determine how latitude and longitude help indicate a global position. 7-2. Use a navigational plotter and a TCA chart to calculate heading. 7-3. Fly a course in Flight Simulator using heading navigation. 7-4. Compare and contrast using heading in navigation as opposed to pilotage. Activity 8 8-1. Identify the two major types of airports. 8-2. Explore how runway numbers are assigned. 8-3. Identify correct airport entry patterns and proper landing techniques. 8-4. Practice landing techniques using Flight Simulator. 8-5. Discuss your execution of a simulated aircraft landing. Activity 9 9-1. Explore some careers associated with aviation. 9-2. Create a flight scenario for a business venture. 9-3. Compile a cost estimation for a customer who wishes to hire out your services as a pilot. 9-4. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a chosen career in aviation. Activity 10 through Activity 15 require students students to complete challenges to meet numerous high level problem-solving objectives. Activity 15 15-1. Select appropriate vocabulary terms based on the definitions provided. 15-2.Test your comprehension of concepts gained during this course. 15-3.State and explain your opinion of the Aviation CPU. The objectives for the challenges in Activity 10 through Activity 15 of this CPU include: Challenge 1 You will conduct research on a career of your choice in the aviation field. You will share your findings in a presentation. Challenge 2 You will plan a flight between Chicago’s O’Hare Airport and another airport, and then fly the planned course in Flight Simulator. Challenge 3 You will conduct research on the many ways aircraft are utilized in a particular part of the economy. Challenge 4 You will conduct research on a pioneer of your choice in aviation history. Share your findings in a presentation. Challenge 5 You will conduct research on a new type of aviation or aerospace technology. Share your findings in a presentation. Challenge 6 You will conduct research on an aviation-related organization in your area. Share your findings in a presentation. Challenge 7 You will conduct research on Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulatory changes that occurred after the terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington D.C. on September 11, 2001. Share your findings in a presentation. |
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