AVIA 225 Private Flight II

This course is the second of two sequential flight training courses that include the requisite aircraft and simulator training and experience required for the FAA Private Pilot practical test. The residential course provided under Liberty University’s 141 Air Agency Certificate for AVIA 225. The residential course requires 33.9 hours of flight training. This course requires in-person flight training for all programs, including the B.S. in Aeronautics, B.S. in Aviation, B.S. in Aviation Technology, and B.S. in Unmanned Aircraft Operations. For online flight training hour requirements reference the notes below.

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

Maneuvers in this course must meet FAA Private Pilot Airman Certification Standards and lead to a course Graduation Certificate. Once the Graduation Certificate is produced, the student will be eligible to take the FAA Private Pilot Practical Test. 

To complete this course, the student must obtain a 141 Graduation Certificate and pass the FAA Private Pilot Practical examination.

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

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Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussion: Class Introductions

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student must submit a 2–3 minute video introduction in this course. This will be a graded assignment. The student may use a multi-media platform of choice to record his/her video. However, Kaltura is recommended. Specific elements stated within the discussion prompt must be included. It is recommended that the student submits his/her video by embedding via the Kaltura, but the student may instead opt to provide a URL link to your video hosted on an approved platform within the thread. Each reply must contain at least 150 words, including a question or a relevant follow-up response to guide the discussion.

Discussions (3)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to create a narrated PowerPoint video thread in response to the provided prompt for each discussion. Each thread must be between 3 and 6 minutes, cover all critical concepts mentioned within the discussion prompt through the student’s personal application and foundational knowledge, and be supported by references from the Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge or other FAA publications. At least 2 scholarly sources are required cited in current APA format with a reference page. 

In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to the threads of at least 2 classmates. Each reply must be at least 150 words. The student must support any assertions with references from the Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge or other FAA publications and include a reference list. (CLO: A, B, C, D)

As the student progresses through his/her Training Course Outline (TCO) at his/her Flight Training Affiliate, it is very important that the student stays on pace to complete the “Percent of TCO” requirement before the end of the course. To help the student stay fully aware of his/her own progress and to keep the professor informed, the student will upload the completed Percent of TCO Form verifying “percent of TCO” progress halfway through the course and within the final module of the course. This form will provide crucial information exchanged between all stakeholders (professor, student, and flight instructor/ FTA). This assignment is graded based on the “Percent of TCO” completed. Be sure to view the grading rubric for this assignment.

Part 141 Graduate Certification and Pilot Rating/Certificate Submission Assignment

In order to pass this class, the student must complete his/her Private Pilot training at an approved Part 141 Flight Training Affiliate (FTA). Once complete, the student must submit a Part 141 Graduation Certificate and either a copy of the FAA Private Pilot Certificate (front and back), or Temporary FAA Private Pilot Certificate if applicable. In order to earn any points for this assignment, the student must provide the professor with BOTH documents. This is an all-or-nothing assignment. (CLO: A, B, C, D)

Reflection of TCO Paper Assignment

The student will write a 2-3 page paper (not including title and references) reflecting on his/her flight training experience. This experience includes both the academic work completed as well as the % of TCO completed during flight training at the FTA. The student will reflect on academic and flight progress, lessons and takeaways, and faith and gratitude. This paper should be well-organized, reflective, and personal, incorporating specific examples from your training experience. Proper APA formatting and adherence to academic writing standards are expected.

Quiz: FTA Student Handbook Acknowledgment

The FTA Student Handbook provides essential information and requirements for the successful completion of the student’s flight training program. This quiz will ask the student to acknowledge that the student have read the FTA Student Handbook provided to him/her in the SOA Flight Student Community as well as any and all information provided to him/her within the Liberty University ATLAS website. The quiz covers Learn material from the assigned module, contains 1 yes/no question, is limited to 1 hour, and allows 1 attempt.

Quizzes: Flight Progress Report (8)

The Quizzes: Flight Progress Report help the student track his/her progress through the Pilot Training Course Outline at his/her Flight Training Affiliate while keeping the student’s professor informed of his/her training experience. This report serves as both a personal record of the student’s flight training journey and a tool for the student’s professor to monitor his/her development. Staying on pace with course requirements is essential for successful completion by the end of the semester. To ensure regular progress updates, the student must submit a Quiz: Flight Progress Report at the end of all nearly all assigned module, regardless of how many training units were completed in previous modules. Each quiz covers Learn material form the assigned module, contains 10 essay questions, is limited to 10 essay questions, is limited to 1 hour, and allows for 1 attempt. The essay section at the end (the final question) must be at least 150 words in length.

Quizzes (3)

The quizzes are designed to assess the student’s understanding and retention of course material as he/she progress through the modules. Each quiz reinforces key concepts from both the current and previous modules, ensuring a comprehensive grasp of the material. These assessments help the student apply his/her knowledge while preparing for real-world aviation scenarios. These quizzes each include 30 multiple choice questions, are limited to 1 hour and 30 minutes, and allow for 1 attempt.