Private Pilot Ground School
This course presents the fundamentals of aviation for the beginning student which includes a study of the airplane and its components, aerodynamics, basic aircraft systems, the airport environment, air-traffic control procedures, Federal Aviation Regulations, the basic elements of air navigation including radio navigation, and a review of aviation weather. At the end of the course students will be prepared to take the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Test (aka "Written Exam"). Students wishing to complete their Private Pilot Certificate will need to find an FAA certified flight instructor and receive flight instruction to prepare for the FAA Private Pilot Practical Test. Passing the Knowledge Test ("written"), together with passing the Practical Test ("FAA check ride"), are required to earn a Private Pilot Certificate.
Grades: 10-12
Length: 1 Semester
Credits: 1 Credit (.5 CTE / .5 Math B)
Dual Enrollment: Metro State University of Denver (AES 1100 - 4 credits), $60 additional fee per MSU credit
Certifications: FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Examination preparation
Drone Pilot
Concepts in this course include drone components, drone operation, drone pilot skills, drone pilot careers, airspace, weather, airport operations, authorizations and waivers and the regulations governing drone operations. At the end of the course students will be prepared to take the FAA Remote Pilot Exam (Part 107). This course would be an applied applications course and could include instruction in aerial photography for commercial purposes, recording instrumentation, topics in inspection for industrial purposes, and data analytics.
Grades: 10-12
Length: 1 Semester
Credits: 1 Credit (.5 CTE / .5 Math B)
Dual Enrollment: Metro State University of Denver (AES 1040 - 3 credits), $60 additional fee per MSU credit
Certifications: FAA Remote Pilot Certification (Part 107)
