Welcome LHS Technology Education Instructor – Mr. Bickelhaupt

Aviation Why did you enroll in this course? What do you hope to learn from the course? Have you had many hands-on courses before? Do you see yourself in a career that is related to aviation or aeronautics?

Objective To acquaint each student with the social, economic and cultural impact aviation has on our society. To allow each student an opportunity to investigate the careers available on the field of aviation To instill an appreciation for the pioneers of flight and their contributions by studying the history of aviation and space exploration.

Objectives (con’t) To acquaint each student with the basic fundamentals of aeronautics including: A. AerodynamicsF. Physiology of Flight B. NavigationG. Aviation History C. Radio Comm.H. X-Country Flight Plan D. MeteorologyI. Aviation Careers E. FAA Regs.J. Flight Simulator

Expectations for the course Come prepared for class Notebook, writing utensil, agenda planner, pocket folder or 3-ring binder. Notebook, writing utensil, agenda planner, pocket folder or 3-ring binder. Homework assignments completed Homework assignments completed Be in class Normal school attendance procedures are used, however, the nature of the course requires good attendance. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to get your time and work made up. Normal school attendance procedures are used, however, the nature of the course requires good attendance. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to get your time and work made up.

Expectations for the course No food or drink allowed in class at anytime for any reason No food or drink allowed in class at anytime for any reason No inappropriate language Clean up after yourself Follow all rules Lab Fee: None However there will be charges for field trips to Alexander Field

Expectations for the course Be on time – If you come in after the bell rings you are considered tardy. – If you do not have a pass from an instructor or the office you are considered unexcused.

Expectations for the course Work on projects when in class We have a limited amount of class time We have a limited amount of class time If you waste only five minutes a period If you waste only five minutes a period in two weeks that amounts to one full period in two weeks that amounts to one full period Work up to your potential Use the abilities you have to get the most out of the course and yourself Use the abilities you have to get the most out of the course and yourself If you get frustrated or are having problems in class - please ask me for help If you get frustrated or are having problems in class - please ask me for help

Grading Your grade will be based on total points. Grading Scale Grading Scale A92-90 A A92-90 A B B B B B C B C C72-70 C C72-70 C DBelow 64F DBelow 64F

Any Questions?

Enjoy the Semester!

Course Outline  Principles of Flight  The Flight Environment  Aircraft Systems and Performance  Meteorology for Pilots  Interpreting Weather Data  Basic Navigation  Radio Navigation  Radio Navigation Systems  Aviation Physiology  Aviation History  Careers in Aviation