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to do upon completion of an advanced high school Aviation Program of Study.  \nI.ANALYZE AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES  \n1.1 Identify the major components of an aircraft  \n1.2 Identify materials used in aircraft construction  \n1.3 Discuss the structures of an aircraft that enable it to fly and perform different functions of flight  \n1.4 Analyze the impact of loading conditions on aircraft structure and performance  \n1.5 Compare and contrast the three types of landing gear and fuselages  \n1.6 Calculate wing area and aspect ratio  \n1.7 Define weight and balance terms  \n1.8 Analyze weight and balance principles  \n1.9 Calculate weight and balance for an aircraft  \n1.10 Calculate center of gravity of an aircraft  \n1.11 Interpret center of gravity charts  \n1.12 Explain emergencies associated with exceeding center of gravity limitations  \nII. DEMONSTRATE MEASURING AND SCALING TECHNIQUES FOR AVIATION  \n2.1 Identify industry standard units of measure  \n2.2 Convert between industry standard units of measure  \n2.3 Demonstrate proper use of the E6B flight computer  \n2.4 Calculate time, speed, and distance  \n2.5 Calculate fuel consumption, navigation, and wind components  \n2.6 Calculate groundspeed, wind correction angle, headwind, tailwind, and crosswind  \n2.7 Calculate density altitude using a flight computer  \n2.8 Measure accurate distances and headings on a sectional chart using a plotter  \n2.9 Compare and contrast density altitude and pressure altitude  \nIII.ANALYZE WEATHER AND WEATHER SERVICES Explain the weather services available to pilots  \n3.1 Apply Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Flight Service Station (FSS) approved weather products  \n3.2 Identify the three main elements in the composition of the atmosphere 6.1.4 Compare and contrast the types of clouds  \n3.3 Identify precipitation types, dew, and frost  \n3.4 Explain frontal weather and associated thunderstorm development  \n3.5 Analyze the hazards associated with severe weather  \n3.6 Explain basic Visual Flight Rules (VFR) weather minimums  \n3.7 Interpret weather reports and METARs 6.1.10 Explain the effects of icing on an airplane  \n3.8 Identify sea breeze, land breeze, valley breeze, mountain breeze  \nIV. INVESTIGATE FLIGHT NAVIGATION REQUIREMENTS  \n4.1 Identify aeronautical charts used by pilots  \n4.2 Describe pilotage and dead reckoning  \n4.3 Explain the use of performance charts  \n4.4 Complete navigation logs and flight plan forms  \n4.5 Explain east/west visual flight rules (VFR) cruising altitudes  \n4.6 Interpret fuel requirements for VFR flights  \n4.7 Analyze VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) operation  \n4.8 Interpret VOR indications  \n4.9 Interpret the use of VOR cross radials  \n4.10 Analyze automatic direction finder (ADF) operation  \n4.11 Interpret ADF indications  \n4.12 Explain global positioning system (GPS) operations  \nV.APPLY THE PRINCIPALS OF FLIGHT PLANNING AND NAVIGATION  \n5.1 Identify common aviation navigation aids  \n5.2 Interpret navigation aids on an aeronautical chart/map  \n5.3 Describe the purpose and functions of the air traffic control (ATC) system  \n5.4 Describe the operation of the GPS and other devices  \n5.5 Interpret an indication shown on a navigation instrument  \n5.6 Develop a flight route using a map or GPS device  \nVI. IDENTIFY FLIGHT PHYSIOLOGY FACTOR  \n6.1 Analyze visual scanning for traffic during flight operations  \n6.2 Explain factors affecting night vision  \n6.3 Identify types of illusions in flight  \n6.4 Explain hypoxia and carbon monoxide causes, symptoms, and corrective actions  \n6.5 Identify hyperventilation causes and corrective actions  \n6.6 Describe the steps involved in the aeronautical decision making process  \n6.7 Compare and contrast accidents and incidents 7.3.8 Explain situational awareness  \nVII. ANALYZE THE PHYSICS OF FLIGHT  \n7.1 Identify the three axes and the four major forces which act on an aircraft  \n7.2","cbCaisxllG4lvw8j","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaisxllG4lvw8j","pdf",186493,"English","# I. Analyze Aircraft Structures\n# II. Demonstrate Measuring and Scaling Techniques for Aviation\n# III. Analyze Weather and Weather Services\n# IV. Investigate Flight Navigation Requirements\n# V. Apply the Principals of Flight Planning and Navigation\n# VI. 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