Great Bay Community College Course Content Outline

Course Number: PVTG1 Course Title: Private Pilot Helicopter Ground 1 Department: Date Prepared: Program: Prepared by: Theory Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3 Prerequisites: Corequisites:PVTF1

Catalog Description: This course provides the student pilot with the basic knowledge necessary to understand the forces and aerodynamics that act on a helicopter in flight. Instruction will be provided that covers stability and control, helicopter systems, basic flight maneuvers, regulations and emergency and hazardous conditions. This course also provides an introduction to the flight planning and aeronautical chart use.

Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to provide the student pilot with the basic knowledge necessary to safely and effectively control a helicopter in solo flight and to lay the foundation from which to build the skills necessary to perform advanced maneuvers and cross country flight.

Required Text(s): 1) Principles of Helicopter Flight (ASA-PHF-2) 2) Rotorcraft Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-21) 3) Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25) 4) FAR/AIM (ASA-FR-AM-BK) 5) Private Pilot Rotorcraft Practical Test Standards (FAA-S-8081-15A)

Outline of Content: Stage 1/Module 1: Introduce the student to the Private Pilot Certification program, and learn the flight school requirements, procedures, regulations, grading criteria and course syllabus. Stage 1/Module 2: Introduce the student to Ground Safety procedures and helicopter flight controls. Student will receive an SFAR 73 briefing and subsequent logbook endorsement. Stage 1/Module 3: The student receives an introduction to the IMSAFE self-check concept as well as an introduction to flight planning procedures and radio procedures. Stage 1/Module 4: Student receives instruction on Basic Helicopter Aerodynamics the Four Forces, Airfoils and the concept of lift. Stage 1/Module 5: Student receives instruction on Hovering Aerodynamics, Torque Effects, Pendular Action, Translating Tendency, Induced Flow, Ground Effect, Dynamic Rollover, Static Rollover and Loss of Tail Rotor Effectiveness Stage 1/Module 6: Student receives instruction on Forward Flight Aerodynamics, Translational Lift,

Curriculum Committee 2006-2007 Proposal Form 1 Gyroscopic Precession, Transverse Flow Effect, Coriolis Effect, Coning, Dyssymmetry of Lift, Blade Flapping, Retreating Blade Stall, Upflow and Settling with Power. Stage 1/Module 7: Student receives instruction in the Aerodynamics of Turns, Loads and Autorotations. Introduction to the Height/Velocity Diagram and the concept of Stability. Stage 1/Module 8: Student becomes familiar with the Pilots Operating Handbook (POH). Introduction to helicopter Performance and Limitations. Stage 1/Module 9: Student receives instruction on the concept of Weight and Balance and learns how to perform weight and balance calculations. Stage 1/Module 10: Review of Stage 1curriculum. Stage 1/Module 11: Stage 1 Check Exam Stage 2/Module 1: Review Stage Check Exam and resolve Stage 1 exam questions Stage 2/Module 2: Student receives instruction in Engine, Ignition and Carburetor Principles of Operation. Stage 2/Module 3: Student gains an understanding of Engine Gauges and Warning Lights. Instruction is given in Carburetor Icing as well as Oil, Cooling and Exhaust Systems. Stage 2/Module 4: Student is given instruction in the Electrical, Starting, Fuel and Drive Systems. Stage 2/Module 5: Student learns the functionality of the Flight Instruments and the Magnetic Compass. Stage 2/Module 6: Student receives instruction in Airframe Characteristics, Rotor System and Vibration. Stage 2/Module 7: Student receives instruction on Certificate Requirements, Federal Aviation Regulations, Airworthiness Requirements, ADs and SBs, Preventive Maintenance, NTSB and helicopter course references (AIM, RFH, PTS, AC) Stage 2/ Module 8: Student receives instruction on Airports, Heliports and Radio Communications. Stage 2/Module 9: Review Stage 2 curriculum. Stage 2/Module 10: Conduct Stage 2 Check Exam (pre-solo test) Stage 2/Module 11: Review Stage Check Exam and resolve Stage 2 exam questions. Required Methods of Evaluation: Stage 1 and Stage 2 Exams

Curriculum Committee 2006-2007 Proposal Form 2 Assessment Addendum Acceptable substitute (such as curriculum specific PBLOs) may be attached instead of this addendum.

Instructions for completing the Course Content Outline Addendum: Identify assessment techniques used to measure student learning outcome. Use this form to explain assessment methods identified in the Course Content Outline. 1. Identify assessment technique used to measure student learning outcomes. a. Identify the learning objective for this assessment. What will the student know or be able to do on completion of the course? b. Identify the outcome measures used to document student learning.

1. Stage 1 Performance Based Learning Objectives a. Understanding of: a.i. SFAR 73 Regulations a.ii. The forces acting on a helicopter a.iii. Aerodynamics of Stability and Control a.iv. Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH) a.v. Weight and Balance Calculations a.vi. Basic Flight physiology 2. Stage 2 Performance Based Learning Objectives a. Understanding of a.i. Helicopter systems (airframe, engine, systems, flight instruments) a.ii. Basic flight instruments a.iii. Federal Aviation Regulations a.iv. Airports, Heliports and Radio Communications

Curriculum Committee 2006-2007 Proposal Form 3