Any Suggestions?
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Any Suggestions?
Hey, I'm a junior at South Dakota State University where I am majoring in Aviation Education, and in one of my classes we have been assigned in designing new courses. One of the ideas is to create an "Airline Prep" class. This class is mainly going to contain systems of larger aircraft like the Beech 1900, and kind of a course to demonstrate what its like to be an airline pilot. I'm asking if any of you have suggestions of topics that we could cover or any ideas of other things that could be taught. Thanks ahead of time.
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I used to go to Florida Tech in Melbourne, FL. They had a Turbine Transition Course, as well as Advanced A/C Systems based on the MD-80 (or one of the versions of that airplane...hehehe) I now go to a Community College in Allentown, PA and our Advanced A/C systems was based on Beech/Ratheon products, we also had an engines class w/ a cut-away GE turbojet engine from a Lear 24D...maybe this will help...maybe it won't? Good luck sir!
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Originally Posted by FlyingJack13
I'm asking if any of you have suggestions of topics that we could cover or any ideas of other things that could be taught. Thanks ahead of time.
Instead, teach the theory behind the systems that a student could apply to any transport category jet or turbo prop.
Here's the short list:
Air Cycle Machine
PACK
Transformer - Rectifier
Hydraulic Accumulator
Combustion Cycle in Jet Engine
Split Spool Turbo Fan
Prop Beta (not sure what that is
Anyway you get the idea. Teach 'em how learn aircraft systems, don't try to wow them with an aircraft that you don't have tons of experience instructing on.
Just my 2 cents...........
Last edited by HSLD; 10-15-2005 at 12:43 AM.
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I agree...teaching a specific aircraft is a waste of time since nobody knows what they will be flying next. I have been teaching a/c systems at 121 airlines for about 5 years now. I took a class at Embry-Riddle called Jet Transport Systems that covered general principles of various systems, but did not focus on specific a/c types. Try to find out what books/materials they are using to teach that class now. I pray that they are not looking to develop a pay for training type program there as well. Embry-Riddle offered training on the BE-1900 and 737 as part of the Aeronautical Science degree. It included ground school and about 20 hours of sim time (no rating!). It was actually required for the Airline Pilot area of concentration, and it cost about $10K for each a/c. An utter and complete waste of money if you ask me. The airline you get your first job with will provide you with the training you need to fly their a/c. I designed my own area of concentration to avoid taking these courses. You should, however, consider implementing CRM training into your course. I think this would be beneficial for aspiring airline pilots. Good luck!
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