For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.

Rationale

This course will prepare the student to pass the FAA Commercial Pilot written exam with a minimum score of 70%, equip him/her with the knowledge to successfully answer required knowledge subject matter questions during the oral portion of the Commercial Pilot Practical exam, and provide the necessary information to safely employ an aircraft in the National Airspace System at or above FAA Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards.

Measurable Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Explain advanced aircraft operations and systems, with emphasis on the implications of systems failures to continue a safe flight.
2. Analyze the Federal Aviation Regulations as they apply to commercial aviation.
3. Pass the FAA Commercial Pilot Knowledge Exam successfully.
4. Explain aerodynamic factors that contribute to safe and efficient flight, and maximize aircraft performance.
5. Explain advanced aviation weather conditions that apply to safe and efficient flight.
6. Understand the human factor variables specific to aeromedical and aeronautical decision-making.
7. Demonstrate the ability to pass the Commercial Pilot FAA Knowledge Exam.
8. Explore the mindset that we exist love people and God, and help each other move toward authentic Christian living.

Course Assignment

Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus at Liberty University, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussion: Class Introductions

Students will submit a 2–3 minute video presentation introducing themselves to their fellow classmates. Specific elements described in the assignment are to be included. This will be a graded assignment and you must reply to at least two other classmate introductions as well.

King Schools Course Assignments (7)

The student will complete weekly assignments within the Cessna/King Schools web-based course. At the end of each section/module within the Cessna/King Schools web-based course, there are questions (multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, or short answer). These questions will all be based on the content that was presented to the student within the module: week. The student’s score for this weekly assignment will be based on the percentage of questions answered correctly on the first attempt. (MLO: A, B, C, D, E, F, G)

Discussions (2)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to provide a thread of at least 300 words in response to the provided prompt for each Discussion and respond to at least 2 classmates’ threads with replies of at least 100 words. For each thread, the student must support his/her assertions with at least 2 scholarly sources in APA format with sources listed as References at the end of the post and integrate at least 1 biblical principle in the thread. Acceptable sources are course readings, Bible, and peer-reviewed journal articles. (MLO: A, D, F, H)

Essay Assignments (2)

The student will respond to data provided in the format of essay questions. The response to each question must be at least 150 words. (MLO: A, D, F, H)

Quizzes (3)

Each quiz will cover the Learn material for the assigned Module: Week. Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain various questions, allow 1 attempt, and have an assigned time limit. (MLO: A, B, C, D, E, F, G)

Project Assignment

The student will use what he or she has learned and prepare a PowerPoint presentation on a single-engine in-flight emergency. This PowerPoint will be narrated by the student and should be at least 4 slides including the following: Define the emergency and the appropriate in-flight actions needed, as well as any post-flight action required (if any). (MLO: A, B, D, E, F)

FAA Written Exam Practice Tests Assignment

Students will complete three practice exams within the Cessna/King Schools Course. On completion of three successful tests with a score of 90% or better, the student will be issued an endorsement to take the FAA Written Exam. Schedule FAA Written Exam date. Students must schedule a time with an approved testing center in order to take the test. This must be completed by the end of week 4, and the FAA Written Exam must be completed before the end of the course. (MLO: C, G)

FAA Written Exam Submission Assignment

To successfully complete AVIA 315 and receive a 14 CFR 141 ground graduation certificate, the student must complete all of the training elements included in this course, and the FAA Written Exam test must be passed with a minimum score of 70%.

The score that you receive on your written exam will be multiplied by the total number of points this assignment is worth. Please see below for an example. Please keep in mind, that each student must receive a 70% or better to receive any credit. If a student receives lower than a 70%, a score of 0 will be recorded for this assignment.

Example: If you score 80% on your FAA Knowledge Exam, then 80% of 400 points = 320 Points.

Please Note:

Rotorcraft or fixed-wing pilots who have previously taken, passed, and earned their commercial certificate may submit their FAA certificate to the professor, then take the three practice exams. The three practice exams will be averaged together to receive earned points for this assignment.

CAUTION: By receiving a certificate/rating-based alternative credit or an alternative final exam option, the student understands that they will not be eligible to receive a Part 141 graduation certificate or participate in the RATP program. (MLO: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H)