Aviation

In this foundation course students use 3-D computer modeling software as they learn the engineering­ design process and solve design problems for which they develop, analyze, and create product models. This is a Project Lead the Way course

In this specialized course, students are taught about aerodynamics, astronautics, space-life sciences, and systems engineering through hands-on engineering problems and projects. This is a Project Lead the Way course.

In this capstone course in Project Lead the Way, teams of students, guided by community mentors, work together to research, design, and construct solutions to engineering problems. Students synthesize knowledge, skills, and abilities through an authentic engineering experience. Students are expected to develop and formally present an independent-study project and a team-oriented project that are critiqued by an evaluation committee. This is a Project Lead the Way course.

Students use computer simulations to learn about the logic of electronics as they design, test, and actually construct circuits and devices. They apply control system programming and explore sequential logic and digital circuitry fundamentals. Topics in computer circuitry are also presented. This is a Project Lead the Way course.

This offers an introduction to flight, space, and supporting technologies through a hands-on approach. Students explore the aviation and space industries through the history of aviation, working with aerodynamics and aircraft components, addressing maintenance and safety issues, assessing flight conditions, examining airport and flight operation, and analyzing the concepts of rocketry and space.

Aerospace Technology II provides an advanced exploration of flight, space travel, and supporting technologies through a problem-solving method and practical application. Students explore concepts in aircraft operations; aircraft design, flight safety and maintenance; airport infrastructure; rocket technology; space systems; and living and working in the aerospace Environment.

Students will work with airframe and control surfaces, power plants, and basic aviation electricity and perform ground operations and servicing procedures, as specified by FAA requirements. Students will also practice lab and tool safety, study career pathways, apply academic principles to aviation maintenance tasks, and research and use maintenance publications, forms, and records.

Students will explore design features of aircraft through drawings and blueprints, aircraft materials and processes, weight and balance procedures, and fluid lines and fittings. Additionally, students will be taught care and maintenance techniques, such as how to identify and correct corrosion, practice lab and tool safety, and apply academic principles while working with aircraft.

Students will obtain knowledge necessary to complete the FAA Private Pilot Airplane Written Examination. There are flight simulation lessons that support the ground lessons. This course covers Aerodynamic Principles, Powerplant and Related Systems, Flight Instruments Aircraft Performance, Weather Theory, Weather Reports and Forecasts, Federal Aviation Regulations, National Transportation Safety Board, VFR Charts, Airspace, Airport Markings and Operations, Radio Communication, Pilot age and Dead-reckoning Navigation, Radio Navigation, Flight Planning, and flight Physiology, as well as hands-on activities.

Students continue their pursuit in learning more about the pilot career and build on prior information learned in the Aviation Pilot Training I course. Students participate in flight training, ground school, and simulator instruction to support the flight syllabus while studying meteorology, aerodynamics, navigation, physiology, airfield and flight environments, aircraft maneuvers, and aircraft weight and balance.

This course prepares students to fly drones under the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Guidelines. Students will learn about the National Airspace System and will design and operate small drones. Knowledge will be obtained related to passing the UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) industry certification exam.