AVIA 310 Note: Course content may be changed, term to term, without notice. The information below is provided as a guide for course selection and is not binding in any form, and should not be used to purchase course materials. Page 1 of 7
COURSE SYLLABUS AVIA 310 INSTRUMENT GROUND COURSE DESCRIPTION This course will include basic instrument flight training including air traffic control clearances, and orientation to radio navigation techniques. Use of the simulator will be integrated for introduction to each phase. Approximately 35 flight hours and certificate submission is required for completion of this course. RATIONALE The purpose of AVIA 310 is to prepare the student to satisfacturally complete the Federal Aviation Administration approved Instrument Rating Certificate course. The student must be competent in their knowledge as well as meet the FAA airman certification standards. This course is required by the FAA to meet the minimum standards of 14CFR Part 141. Once the endorsement is signed, the student will be eligible to take the FAA Private Pilot practical test. I. COREQUISITE AVIA 3 II. REQUIRED RESOURCE PURCHASE(S) Cessna/King Schools Instrument Pilot Course (Web-Based Course). This could may be obtained one of the following ways: o MBS Direct http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/liberty.htm Students may use their Military or Student Loan vouchers o FTA location (If that location sells the Cessna Products) Student may use their approved flight lab fee for purchase at an approved location. Cessna/King Schools Instrument Rating Certification Standards Check Ride Review (Web-Based Course). **OPTIONAL ONLY** o Order directly from King Schools online http://cessnaflighttraining.kingschools.com/course/ppc/privatepilot.asp x *The following items are included within the Cessna/King Schools Instrument Rating Course in electronic format, so you do not need to purchase them: Airman Certification Standards / Practical Test Standards Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement for Sport Pilot, Recreational Pilot and Private Pilot - FAA-CT-8080-2G Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement for Instrument Rating - FAA-CT- 8080-3F Page 2 of 7
Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement for Commercial Pilot - FAA-CT- 8080-1D Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement for Flight Instructor, Ground Instructor, and Sport Pilot Instructor - FAA-CT-8080-5G Advanced Avionics Handbook - FAA-H-8083-6 Airplane Flying Handbook - FAA-H-8083-3B Aviation Instructor's Handbook - FAA-H-8083-9A Instrument Flying Handbook - FAA-H-8083-15B Instrument Procedures Handbook - FAA-H-8083-16 Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge - FAA-H-8083-25B Plane Sense - General Aviation Information - FAA-H-8083-19A Risk Management Handbook - FAA-H-8083-2 Weight and Balance Handbook - FAA-H-8083-1B Aviation Weather for Pilots and Flight Operations Personnel - AC 00-6A Aviation Weather Services - AC 00-45H Aeronautical Decision Making - AC 60-22 Aviation Safety - AC 00-46 Other Advisory Circulars: AC 61-65, AC 1-51, AC61-98, AC 61-134, AC 90-48, AC 90-66, AC 61-84, AC 61-67C, AC 90-42F, and AC90-23 Pilot Information Manuals for Federal Aviation Administration (16). Airplane flying handbook Note: The Airplane Flying Handbook is available for free online. Federal Aviation Administration (18). FAR/AIM 18: Federal Aviation Regulations / Aeronautical Information Manual. The FAR/AIM 18 is available for free online. Aircraft PIM (Pilot Information Manual) *Cessna Aircraft Disclaimer: The above resources provide information consistent with the latest research regarding the subject area. Liberty University does not necessarily endorse specific personal, religious, philosophical, or political positions found in these resources. III. ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR LEARNING A. Computer with basic audio/video output equipment B. Internet access (broadband recommended) C. Microsoft Office IV. MEASURABLE LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: A. Demonstrate multi-leg cross country flights. B. Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the E6B flight computer. Page 3 of 7
C. Demonstrate thorough knowledge of aircraft performance charts. D. Pass Stage 4 Check Flight. V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS A. Web-Based Course Assignments (7) Student will complete weekly assignments within the Cessna/King Schools webbased course. B. Course Requirements Checklist After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related course requirement checklist found in Module/Week 1. C. Discussion Board Forums and Replies (2) Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to provide a thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum. Each thread must be 2 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates threads. Each reply must be 100 words. D. Essay Questions (2) The student will respond to data provided in the format of essay questions. Each response must be at least 1 words. E. Project - Cross Country Flight Plan Students will be assigned a IFR Cross Country to plan from their professor. The complete cross country, included current weather, will be submitted via Blackboard. F. Quizzes (3) Each quiz will cover the Reading & Study material for the assigned modules/weeks. Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain multiplechoice and/or true/false questions, 2 essay questions, and have a 1-hour and 30- minute time limit. G. Written Exam Practice Tests Students will complete three practice exams within the Cessna/King Schools Course. On completion of three successful tests with a score of 70% or better, the student will be issued an endorsement to take the PSA FAA Written Exam. H. PSI FAA Written Exam Submission Students will complete an external proctored exam, The FAA Instrument Rating Knowledge exam. This exam is required for the Instrument Rating practical exam and will have a corresponding cost. Please contact your FTA location for cost and to schedule. Page 4 of 7
I. ACS Checkride Prep Video In preparation for your FAA check ride, students are to review the ACS Check ride prep video. VI. J. Part 141 Graduation Certificate To successfully complete AVIA310 (Instrument Theory Course) and receive a 14 CFR 141 ground graduation certificate, the student must complete all of the training elements included in this course and the End of Course test must be passed with a minimum score of 70%. COURSE GRADING AND POLICIES A. Points Course Requirements Checklist 10 Discussion Board Forums and Replies (2 at pts ea) 100 Essay Questions (2 at pts ea) 100 Project Cross Country Flight Plan 90 Quizzes (3 at pts ea) 1 Web Based Course Assignments (7 at pts ea) Written Exam Practice Tests PSI FAA Written Exam Submission 140 0 4 ACS Checkride Prep Video 0 Total 1010 B. Scale A = 900 1010 B = 800 899 C = 700 799 D = 600 699 F = 0 599 C. Disability Assistance Students with a documented disability may contact Liberty University Online s Office of Disability Academic Support (ODAS) at LUOODAS@liberty.edu to make arrangements for academic accommodations. Further information can be found at www.liberty.edu/disabilitysupport. Page 5 of 7
AVIA 310 Course Schedule COURSE SCHEDULE AVIA 310 8 Week Web-Based Courses: Cessna/King Schools Instrument Rating Course; MODULE/ READING & STUDY ASSIGNMENTS POINTS WEEK 1 Cessna Course: Stage 1 Phase 1 Lesson 1.1: Exploring Instrument Flying Lesson 1.2: Flight Instruments Lesson 1.3: Radio Navigation Lesson 1.4: Single Pilot Resource Management Course Requirements Checklist Class Introductions Cessna Course Week 1 10 0 2 Cessna Course: Stage 1 Phase 2 Lesson 2.1: IFR Enroute Charts, Clearances, and Staying Organized Lesson 2.2: Understanding the Weather Lesson 2.3: Instrument Failures and Unusual Attitudes Lesson 2.4: Reading the Weather DB Forum 1 and Replies Quiz 1 Cessna Course Week 2 3 Cessna Course: Stage 2 Phase 3 Lesson 3.1: Understanding RNAV and GPS Navigation Lesson 3.2: Understanding NDB Navigation Lesson 3.3: Understanding VOR Navigation Lesson 3.4: IFR Departures and the Airspace System Essay Question 1 Cessna Course Week 3 4 Cessna Course: Stage 2 Phase 4 Lesson 4.1: Holding Patterns and Arrivals Lesson 4.2: DME ARCS Lesson 4.3: Approach Charts Quiz 2 Cessna Course Week 4 5 Cessna Course: Stage 3 Phase 5 Lesson 5.1: IFR Rules and Approach Types Lesson 5.2: ILS Approaches Cessna Course: Phase 5 Essay Question 2 Cessna Course Week 5 Page 6 of 7
AVIA 310 Course Schedule Lesson 5.3: Localizer Approaches Lesson 5.4: RNAV Approaches 6 Cessna Course: Stage 3 Phase 6 Lesson 6.1: Incorporating Automation Lesson 6.2: VOR and NDB Approaches Lesson 6.3: ATC Clearances, Services and More Approaches Lessons 6.4: ATC Procedures DB Forum 2 and Replies Quiz 3 Cessna Course Week 6 7 Cessna Course: Stage 4 Phase 7 Lesson 7.1: Procedures for Flying Cross Country IFR Lesson 7.2 Planning Your Cross- Country Flight Lesson 7.3 Safety Tips and Tools Cessna Course: Stage 4 Phase 8 Lesson 8.1: Achieving Your Instrument Rating Project- Cross Country Flight Plan Cessna Course Week 6 FAA Written Exam Practice Test 90 0 FAA Written Exam Practice Test 8 ACS Checkride Prep Video FAA Written Exam Submission 4 DB = Discussion Board ACS = Airman Certification Standards TOTAL 1010 NOTE: Each course module/week (except Module/Week 1) begins on Tuesday morning at 12:00 a.m. (ET) and ends on Monday night at 11:59 p.m. (ET). The final module/week ends at 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday. Page 7 of 7