Academic Catalogs

APT A120: Private Pilot Flight Lab

Course Outline of Record
Item Value
Top Code 302020 - Piloting
Units 1 Total Units 
Hours 54 Total Hours (Lab Hours 54)
Total Outside of Class Hours 0
Course Credit Status Credit: Degree Applicable (D)
Material Fee No
Basic Skills Not Basic Skills (N)
Repeatable No
Grading Policy Pass/No Pass (B)

Course Description

During this course the student obtains the foundation for all future aviation training. The student will receive training in the maneuvers and procedures necessary for him/her to meet the standards contained in the FAA Private Pilot Practical Test Standards. Additionally, the student will receive training in safety awareness, crew resource management, and aeronautical decision-making. At the successful completion of this course the student will have gained the aeronautical experience necessary to attain a Private Pilot Certificate with an Airplane Single Engine Land Rating. NOTE: Instructor permission is required for enrollment in this class. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)

  1. Performs within the tolerances for each flight maneuver required by in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Practical Test Standards for Private Pilot Airplane.

Course Objectives

  • 1. Compute flight time and fuel consumption for a scheduled flight.
  • 2. Demonstrate proficiency to FAA Practical testing standards for the Private Pilot Rating.

Method(s) of Instruction

  • Lab (04)