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= = =** AHGS: Week of 11 September **=


 * If you have uniforms, wear them on Thursday!**

__** Blue, short sleeve shirt combination. **__
__** Complete reading textbook, Chapter 1 **__


 * Please Refer to the Home page for the current JROTC Status.**

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 * All Information beneath this line is dated (old information).**
 * All Information beneath this line is dated (old information).**

=**AHGS: 5 - 9 October 2015**= =**Good Review on the four forces of flight- gotta know this:**= []
 * Monday - Flight Instrument Test **
 * Tuesday - Begin Aerodynamic (Chapter 3, Section A)**
 * - Make sure you are ahead in your readings!!!**
 * Wednesay - Drill Practice: __Marching in preparaton for Friday's Parade__**
 * Thursday - Aerodynamics - Continue**
 * Friday - WEAR YOUR UNIFORM **
 * - Short Sleeve Blue Shirt Combination**

= = =**AHGS: 21 - 26 September 2015**=
 * Monday - Flight Instruments Introduction**
 * Tuesday - Continue lesson on flight instruments**
 * Wednesday - Drill with Delta Flight**
 * Thursday - Flight Instruments Complete**
 * Friday - Physical Fitness (Suit out as appropriate)**

= = =**AHGS: 14 - 19 September 2015**= [] =**Aviation HONORS Ground School: 8 to 11 September 2015**=
 * Powerplant and Related Systems Test (Chapter 2, Section B) on MONDAY!**
 * Tuesday- Review any missed areas on test and overview flight instruments**
 * Wednesdy - Uniform Inspection and Drill (30 Drill Commands)**
 * Thursday - Dig in to Chapter 2, Section B- Flight Instruments (have Text pp 2-47 thru 2-63 read/reviewd)**
 * Watch the below YouTube (this goes from engine instruments through flight instruments- great review of one and a preview of the other): **
 * Friday - Physical Fitness - Come Prepared to discuss personal fitness goals! **
 * - Suit out for PT on Friday**
 * Text: Private Pilot Manual (pp 2-48 - 2-78) **
 * Overview- Complete/Review Aircraft Engines/Systems & Introduce Flight Instruments **
 * 9-11 Ceremony and Alliance Airport Air Show Field Trip on Friday **
 * - Do NOT forget parental releases **


 * -Roll and Announcements: -:04 (:04) **
 * -Class Section: -:40 (:44) **
 * -Discuss Text **


 * Tuesday - Wednesday : Review Section B - Aircraft Engine and Systems **
 * - There will be a 9-11 presentation by Major Benson (Cause and Effect) **


 * Thursday: Chapter 2, Section C- Introduce Flight Instruments **
 * - DVD Presentations **

Friday - Wear uniform for 9-11 Ceremony and polo shirt for Field Trip


 * Report Out and Final Announcements: -:05 (:49) **

==// Key Question for the Week: What Flight Instruments require the Engine to be Operating to Work? //== =// Hint- there are Two of the Six instruments that will fail if the engine fails inflight. //= =Here's a great 10 minute video that gives you a practical understanding of engine and flight instruments. Inflight presentation of the Six Flight Instruments is great!= [] =--= =**Aviation HONORS Ground School: 31 August to 4 September 2015**=
 * Text: Private Pilot Handbook (pp 1-22 thru 2-46) **


 * Overview - Chapter 2 Airplane Systems **

Section A- Airplanes (Begin page 2-2)

Section B- The Power Plant and Related Systems (Begin page 2-14)

Here's a great Power Point to preview for this week:




 * Flight Report, Roll and Announcements: - :04 (:04) **


 * Class Section: -40 (:44) **


 * Discuss Text (Mon- Review Chapter 2, Section A) **


 * DVD **

= = =-= = = =**AVIATION HONORS Ground School: 25 to 28 August 2015**= = = = ** Welcome to your most challenging (and rewarding) class at WHHS for this school year! ** = = = = = = = = =
 * Discuss Text (Tuesday - Thursday: Section B) **
 * Physical Fitness on Friday (Suit Out) **
 * Aviation Honors Ground School is taught like a college course- **
 * - You are expected to know this website on Monday morning of every week **
 * - Look at it no later than (NLT) Sunday evening before bedtime and be familiar with: **
 * All assignments to include reading, study and video links this site will direct
 * Events for the Week
 * Uniform Requirments
 * Any tasks this site will assign an Honors JROTC Cadet
 * There will be Cadets named from time to time to give a Wednesday Presentation
 * Briefings, presentations, run drill event, etc.

= = - Take the time to look over the syllabus for this course and make sure this is the course for you! You should have an interest in the following in this class- = =
 * 1) Want to be recognized as a JROTC Leader at the upper class level
 * 2) Have a strong desire to set the right example for all Cadets in our Group and in FWISD's other high school JROTC units
 * 3) Challenge yourself to be a model student at WHHS
 * 4) Have a strong desire (and even love) for the Aviation Industry as a whole
 * 5) You don't have to want to be a pilot but you must want to know as much as you can possibly learn about aviation

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 * 1) You know that college/service academy or military service is where you are headed after high school!

= = = = = = This class is geared toward the AFJROTC Cadet who can, = =
 * You should never have to be told what uniform you are wearing in this class- __ missing one uniform wear day will get you moved to the basic JROTC Class __ **
 * You don't belong in this class if you don't have the discipline to wear the uniform properly, maintain the proper grooming standards and/or follow through with this class' core requirements

AIM HIGH, FLY, FIGHT and WIN....through AIRPOWER
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 * End of 2014 - 15 School Year**

Tuesday - Veterans DAY Parade - Come to School in Service Dress Uniform- Buses will leave around 8:45 a.m. so don't be late!!!
(Make sure you look at the links on the Home Page if you want to learn about Veterans Day!!!) = =

If Col Malesky is here we will complete all of Section C in Chapter 3 so know about:

 * ** Ground Effect (Section A) **
 * ** Longitudical Stablity (Section B) **
 * ** Torque, P-Factor, Lift/Drag Ratio, Maneuvering Speed (Section C) **
 * ** and review: Horizontal Component of Lift in Turns and Maneuvering Speed **

Thursday - Review all of Aerodynamic Sections in Chapter 3 Chapter C and prepare for Quiz on Friday...or maybe Monday.
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 * Friday - Maybe test or Continue Physical Fitness Conditioning as a Team. Work on Flight Integrity- have fun getting/staying healthy!!! **

** Report Out and Final Announcement: -:05 (:50) **
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 * Key Questions for the Week:**

What are the (left) turning tendancies of a propeller-drive airplane?
- Bonus Answer- how come Russian (and British) -built aircraft have the same tendancies but they go to the right instead??? ---Extra Bonus- Why are there no turning tendancies (left or right) in a jet aircraft?

Link on Left Turning Tendancies:

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And another with different diagrams:

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__** Back to Spins (for fun and learning): **__


 * Here is a video of a spin from a Bellanca Citabria (spelled backward, "Citabria" is "airbatic"), an airplane I've flown quite a bit of acrobatics in. You can see the nose come up and hear the power reduced as the throttle is pulled back, then the aircraft is stall and is allowed to fall off on one wing (the pilot actually goes full left rudder {pedal} while holding the stick full back), after a couple of revolutions the pilot goes full opposite rudder and releases the stick by allowing it to go forward and the airplane breaks the stall and goes into a dive, then the pilot pulls smoothly out. Watch-**

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This is a souped-up version of the same airplane (called a Super Decathlon with a bigger engine and more stressed-symmetrical wings) performing acrobatics at an airshow by a very seasoned acrobatic pilot. Fun stuff, when you know what you are doing! Dangerous if you don't; Enjoy!

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= = = = = = =** For the Week of 3 to 7 November 2014 **= = Uniform for Wednesday is Service Dress = - Inspection supports preparation for Veterans Day Parade on Tuesday, 11 November = = =** Monday - Thursday: Text//- Private Pilot Manual- complete all through p 3-65// **= = = =** Complete Aerodynamic Principles: Section B & C: Forces of Flight and Stability and Maneuvering Flight **= = = =** - Review and Complete all of PPM Chapter 3 **= = = =** - Use Written Test Guide and end week with understanding of Questions 3-1 thru 3-32 **= = = =** Physical Fitness on Friday: Formation run (3 Laps) **= = = =** Class Announcements, Roll and Report: -:05 (:05) **= = = =** Teaching/Discussion/DVD Presentation(s): -:40 (:45) **= = = =** - Text Discussion & Application of WTG Questions **= = = =** Report Out and Final Announcement: -:04 (:49) **= = = =** Key Question for the Week- What condition must an aircraft enter before it can spin and where is the worst and most likely place this can happen? **= = = =**// So what really is a spin? //**= = = []
 * - Remember to Suit Out! **
 * // - Check out this link and find out: //**

Here's a longer, more engaging training video link on aircraft stalls- It will really teach you alot about stalls:

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= = =** For the Week of 27 thru 31 October 2014 **= =** Text: Private Pilot Manual (pp 3-2 thru 3-45) **= =** Introduce Aerodynamic Principles: Forces of Flight and Stability **= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =
 * - Review and Discuss last Thursday's quiz over flight instruments. **
 * Study Written Test Guide as required (Chapter 3 Sections A & B) **
 * Physical Fitness on Friday **
 * Class Announcements, Roll and Report: -:05 (:05) **
 * Teaching/Discussion/DVD Presentation(s): -:40 (:45) **
 * - Text Discussion & Application of WTG Questions **
 * Report Out and Final Announcement: -:05 (:50) **

Key Question for the Week- How does Bernoulli's Principle relate to the shape of an airfoil (or wing)- What else could relate to Bernoullis Principle that we have already discussed in this class?
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Uniform for Wednesday, 29 October is Short or Long Sleeve shirt with tie/tie tab (Optional Windbreaker).
= = //** Hey, this is a neat report that brings Daniel Bernoulli and Sir Isaac Neuton together to show you how an airplane really flies- very simple that even a high school student (or AFJROTC Cadet) could understand. Enjoy! **// = = [] =** - **= = = =** For the Week of 20 thru 24 October 2014 **=
 * Text: Private Pilot Manual Chapter 2, Section C **
 * Complete and Review all lesson material in PPM and WTG over Flight Instruments **
 * - Prepare for and take Quiz on Thursday Over Flight Instruments **
 * -- Review Written Test Guide Questions 2-39 thru 2-75 **
 * --- Study all Written Test Guide Notes which precede the practice questions **

Friday is DFW Expo Field Trip - Get Parental Releases in!

Flight Report, Roll and Announcements: -:05 (:05) Class Section: -:40 (:45) Discuss Text (Mon-Tuesday: Complete Chapter 2, Section C) DVD Presentations Thursday: Flight Instrument Test Report Out and Final Announcements: -:05 (:50)

Uniform for Friday at DFW Expo is Short Sleeve Blue Shirt

Here is a fairly decent (a bit dry but still great insight) about how the Vacuum System Works for all three gyro-stabilized flight instruments; it includes the two that are engine-driven vacuum pump and the one that runs off the electrical system. Watch it! If you really get into this, the link follows with fuel systems, magneto system, ... and other neat-to-know stuff about where we are in learning about the aircraft at this stage. Enjoy!!! [] = = =** --- **= = = =** For the Week of 22 - 26 September 2014 **=
 * Text: Private Pilot Manual (pp 2-48 - 2-78) **
 * Overview- Complete/Review Aircraft Engines/Systems & Introduce Flight Instruments **
 * Physical Fitness on Friday **


 * -Roll and Announcements: -:04 (:04) **
 * -Class Section: -:40 (:44) **
 * -Discuss Text **


 * Monday-Tuesday : Review Section B - Aircraft Engine and Systems **


 * Wednesday - Uniform is Short Sleeve Blue Shirt; Inspection and Drill **
 * - Ensure Thesis/Outline is turned in **


 * Thursday: Chapter 2, Section C- Introduce Flight Instruments **
 * - DVD Presentations **


 * Physical Fitness Assessment on Friday **


 * Report Out and Final Announcements: -:05 (:49) **

==// Key Question for the Week: What Flight Instruments require the Engine to be Operating to Work? //== = = ==// Hint- there are Two of the Six instruments that will fail if the engine fails inflight. //== = = ==// Also - I expect each student to pick a flight instrument and make it "their instrument" for the week to talk about. //== // -- Make sure that all six flight instruments are covered in the Flight. // =Here's a great 10 minute video that gives you a practical understanding of engine and flight instruments. Inflight presentation of the Six Flight Instruments is great!= [] =-= = = =__**Aviation Honors Ground School**__= = For the Week of 15 - 19 September 2014 =


 * Text: Private Pilot Handbook (pp 1-22 thru 2-46) **


 * Overview - Chapter 2 Airplane Systems **

Section A- Airplanes (Begin page 2-2)

Section B- The Power Plant and Related Systems (Begin page 2-14)

Physical Fitness on Friday


 * Flight Report, Roll and Announcements: - :04 (:04) **


 * Class Section: -40 (:44) **


 * Discuss Text (Mon- Tues: Section A) **


 * DVD **


 * Discuss Text (Wed-Thur: Section B) **


 * Physical Fitness (Friday) **


 * Report Out and Final Announcements: -:05 (:49) **

//** Key Question(s) for the Week: How is a reciprocating car engine similar to a reciprocating airplane engine __AND__ in what ways is it different? **//
//** Uniform for Wednesday, 17 Sep is Short Sleeve Blue Shirt w/Wind Breaker **//

= = = = = = =__**Aviation Honors Ground School**__= = For the Week of 8 - 12 September 2014 = =** Overview - Review the history of manned flight & highlight the requisites to become a general aviation pilot as certified by the Federal Aviation Administration **=

__Class Prep:__ Read (at least skim) Private Pilot Manual (PPM) pp 1-1 thru 1-7, Read and study pp 1-8 thru 1-21.
- Study Summary Checklist on PPM page 1-22 (also look at the glossary on page 1-23) =** Flight Report, Roll and Announcement: - :05 (:05) **= - Discuss Chapter 1, Section A and WTG Chapter 1- :25 (:40) - Question and Answers over chapter and instructor website from last week and this week - :09 (:49)
 * - READ and focus on the notes in the Written Test Guide (WTG) Chapter 1 **
 * == Monday: Discuss- Why Does Flying Interest Me? -:10(:15) ==
 * == Tuesday: Fundraising Discussion and Initiative to make Washington D.C. Trip ==

__ Big Change for just this week- please note the uniform wear this week (and only this week) is Thursday!!! __
- We will discuss events of 9-11 - There is a simple timeline on my basic JROTC webpage you should watch (less than 3 minutes) - Flight Commander (Cadet Powell) will discuss the events of 9-11 -- Jacob, put togeether a short Power point
 * == Wednesday is __ NOT __ uniform Wear day this week! ==

This is a news feed timeline of 9-11- snippets of news reports from before the attacks began through the end of the day- this is pretty moving:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLBEYx1beYM - We will lead the Campus with a 9-11 "Patriot Day" Ceremony" - AHGS will take roll and immediately head to the Observance Location as a flight
 * ==** __Thursday:__ WEAR the SHORT SLEEVE BLUE SHIRT AFJROTC UNIFORM- **==

After "Patriot Day" observance, Guided Application will discuss opportunities in general & military aviation - :10 (:50)
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__** Note - Question to think about prior to Class: **__
= What does a Private (airplane) Pilot have to do a // __licensed (car) driver__ // in Texas does Not have to do? =

=** All AHGS Flights end with short Question and Asnwer period followed by Flight Dismissal and Formal Report Out **= = = __** Read ahead for following week: PPM - Section B, pp 1-24 through 1-50 for week of 15 September. **__ = Again - Uniform for __ Thursday, 11 September: __ Short Sleeve Blue Shirt = =__**===============================================================================**__= = = =__** Aviation Honors Ground School **__= =** For the Week of 2 - 5 September 2014 **= = =
 * == Friday: Physical Assessment and Health and Wellness Goal establishment ==
 * Select Flight Commander/Sergeant **
 * -Discuss Expectations for Honor Class Leadership **

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 * Flight Report, Roll and Announcement: - :05 (:05) **

Tuesday- Remain with JROTC Class and provide Leadership
= Wednesday- Uniform Wear / Demonstrate Drill (With JROTC Class) = =** Thursday - Break out into AHGS **=
 * - Issue Textbook and Written Test Guides **

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 * - Overview - Review the history of manned flight & highlight the requisites to become a general aviation pilot as certified by the Federal Aviation Administration **

Discuss the basic five components of a fixed wing airplane:34 (:39)
1. Fuselage (or Body) 2. Wings 3. Empannage (or Tail) 4. Engine (or Powerplant, which includes the propeller) 5. Landing Gear (Fixed or Retractable)

Now how many of these parts can you identify in the following YouTube link?

[] = Guided Application will discuss opportunities in general & military aviation - :10 (:49) = = = __**Note - Question to think about prior to Class**__: =// What isTHE signficant difference between a Federal pilot's license and a State driver's license? //= = Friday - Physical Fitness Assesment and Goals = - Must have all forms turned in for positive grade =** Flight Dismissal with Formal Report Out **= = Uniform for Wednesday, 3 September: Short Sleeve Blue Shirt = =__//**-**//__= = = =** Welcome to your most challenging (and rewarding) class at WHHS for this school year! **= - Take the time to look over the syllabus for this course and make sure this is the course for you! You should have an interest in the following in this class-
 * Aviation Honors Ground School is taught like a college course- **
 * - You are expected to know this website on Monday morning of every week **
 * - Look at it no later than (NLT) Sunday evening before bedtime and be familiar with: **
 * All assignments to include reading, study and video links this site will direct
 * Events for the Week
 * Uniform Requirments
 * Any tasks this site will assign an Honors JROTC Cadet
 * There will be Cadets named from time to time to give a Wednesday Presentation
 * Briefings, presentations, run drill event, etc.
 * 1) Want to be recognized as a JROTC Leader at the upper class level
 * 2) Have a strong desire to set the right example for all Cadets in our Group and in FWISD's other high school JROTC units
 * 3) Challenge yourself to be a model student at WHHS
 * 4) Have a strong desire (and even love) for the Aviation Industry as a whole
 * 5) You don't have to want to be a pilot but you must want to know as much as you can possibly learn about aviation
 * 6) You know that college/service academy or military service is where you are headed after high school!

This class is geared toward the AFJROTC Cadet who can,
 * You should never have to be told what uniform you are wearing in this class- __ missing one uniform wear day will get you moved to the basic JROTC Class __**
 * You don't belong in this class if you don't have the discipline to wear the uniform properly, maintain the proper grooming standards and/or follow through with this class' core requirements

AIM HIGH, FLY, FIGHT and WIN....through AIRPOWER
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= = = -- = = Aviation Honors Ground School = = For the Week of 16 - 20 December = =__// **Test on Thursday: Over Chapter 4 and first section in Chapter 5** //__= = = All Classes Start with Report and Announcements = = = = __Monday__ we review Spcial Use Airspace and move into Chapter 5 of Textbook / Written Test Guide
 * Key Question for the Week: After discussing Air Traffic Control (ATC) which include Enroute, Approach/Departure and Local Contol (Tower), **
 * We also hav this system called Flight Service Stations (FSS's). What are they and what is their purpose? **

__Tuesday__ continue with Communications (Ch 5) and review some for test
= = __Wednesday__ is focused on Uniform and Drill- = = __//** - Flight Commander will select the uniform **//__ = = __Thursday__: Test = = __Friday__: Physical Fitness and **__//develop//__** a plan for Holiday Health

Video Fun: Transponders:

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Transponder Emergency Codes:

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-- = AVIATION HONORS Ground School = = = = For the Week of 9 - 13 Decmber =

I was going to give you a test on Tuesday but since we were not in school on Friday, I will combine Chapter 4 and Chapter 5 Test for next Thursday (19 Dcember) - Take the time to catch up if you are at all behind.

All Classes Start with Report and Announcements


 * Key Question for the Week: What is the ADIZ and WHERE is it? **
 * To show you the importance of the ADIZ, its been in the news lately as regarding China's airspace. This might give you insight about our own ADIZ!**

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And here's a great video link about Special Use Airspace in preparation (or review) of our next planned class:

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__Monday__ we will finish Special Use Airspace & finish Chapter 4 in Text __Tuesday__ we will get into communications in Chapter 5 __Wednesday__ is obviously focused on the uniform and drill- - Flight Commander will select the uniform __Thursday__: Back to Communications __Friday__: We really need to work out!

You really need to catch up with all reading- this is a good week/weekend to do it!


 * If you are driving, please be careful on the wet/icy roads this week!!! **

= = = = = = = For the Week of 2 - 6 December 2012 = Text and WTG Chapter 4, Section D - Complete study of All Airspace Categories A thru G (//except F 'cause there is none//) = Continue to Chapter 5, Sections A-B = - Communication - RADAR, ATIS, FSS Services & Radio Procedures

Key Question for the Week: What are the two BASIC Kinds of Radio technologies in an aircraft?
= Monday - Tuesday = Complete all Airspace (Ch4, Section D) Study - Use charts to review understanding of Airspace Wednesday: Uniform Wear and Lesson on Pearl Harbor

- __Amanda Miller__ will deliver a short lesson on Pearl Harbor
Here's an interesting documentary concerning this significant event in our history:

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 * Thursday:**

Back to the class on Aviation- and here's how to communicate with a Control Tower- Here you learn about ATIS (Airport Terminal Information Service) How to talk to Ground Control to taxi Then how to talk to the Control Tower And much more as you depart Class D Airspace (that is under Class B Airspace)

If this is confusing, watch it anyway- it will help when we start talking about this in class. This is really a great video and barely scratches the surface. []

Man, I wish they had had stuff like this for me to learn from when I was learning how to use an aircraft radio- You guys are sooooo lucky!

Friday- Physical Fitness...and time to drop that Turkey Waist guys and gals!!!
= = = For the Week of 11 - 15 November 2013 =

Charts and Airspace
(Inevitably they go together)

//** Federal Airspace System (Classes A, B, C, D, E & G)? **//
//** Hint: Look at any Aeronautical Chart - the answer is staring you right in the face!!! **//

//** FAA Website for Charts - includes link for digital chart downloads **// [] //** YouTube Video Link - Airspace (shown on a a TCA Chart) **// []
 * Monday - Thursday: **
 * -Study/Complete all text reading through PPM Text page 4-87 **
 * -Employ DVD Training Videos **
 * -Instructor Lecture/Discussion on Charts and Airspace **
 * -Use Charts in understanding academics of flight planning and airspace requirements **

{One of these days I will make a better video than this one...but it is kind of good).
 * WEDNESDAY- Flight Picks an appropriate uniform for the week. **

= - = = = = = = = = For the Week of 11 - 15 November 2013 = We march in the Tarrant County Veterans Day Parade on Monday !!!
 * Be here at 7:30 a.m. **

Tuesday - Review for Wednesday's Test - Use Written Test Guide and Text -- Chapter 4, Sections A-B and C (Lat/Long and UTC Time Zones)

** Wednesday- Test **
Thursday - Test Critique and Continue Studying Charts in Detail Friday - Review Physical Fitness Goals - Update Individual Cadet Goals

[] =Uniform- You wear it on Monday for the Parade - YAYYYYYYYYY!= But You can wear Your polo on Wednesday- Super Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!! Here's a parade video with a military jet flyover. Super Duper Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy! []
 * Key Question for the Week: **
 * If a pilot wanted to call ahead to a controlled airport on the aircraft radio to find out who used a Shell Credit Card what radio frequency would they use? **
 * - Now answer the same for an un-controlled airport- Where did you get your answer? **
 * Great (short) Video on actually using a sectional to plan a trip: **

Okay- that will be a boring C-5A big jet flyover - on the other hand when you fly over too low you lose your Air Force Wings....and your job: (That is what happened to the flight lead of these four jets; he was grounded and would never ever fly another Air Force airplane): [] ___ = For the Week of 4 - 8 November 2013 = Agenda PPM Chapter 4 Sections B - C (emphasis on Section C after completing B) - Employ Written Test Guide

Monday: Complete Section B and proceed into Section C:
-Understand Airport Markings, Symbols and Procedures - Discover Aeronautical Information Manual (Ch2, Sec 3 {begin p. 751}/ Ch4, Sec 3 {begin p. 831}) -Learn and Recognize Sectionals, TCA Charts and WACs = Key Question/Task of the Week: =

** How Long is a Sectional or TCA chart current and how is it checked for accuracy in the interim (at its mid-life cycle)? **
-WTG Q's4-57 thru 4-81B
 * Tuesday: Continue With Section C (Learn Latitude/Longitude and Chart symbology/uses) **
 * - ** PPM Text pp 4-40 thru 4-55


 * Wednesday: Discuss the Value of Veterans Day **

__//** - ** Uniform is Service Dress for Inspection //__
- Plan/Prepare for Veterans Day Parade on Monday, 11 November - Cover Aviation Ch 4, Section C Material as time permits __** Veterans Day Tribute on YouTube: **__ []
 * -- Mandatory - Graded Event!!! **
 * - History of Veterans Day will be presented by C/TSgt Elijah Wyatt **

//Note: Also look on the basic AS300 web page (Space Exploration- the other JROTC **__home__** page) for a link to a 3 min history video on how we got Veterans Day in the first place! It's a super video!!! One more video below for the Class over charts....so don't stop reading this page...//

** Thursday: Complete/Discuss Chapter 4, Section C **
- Employ use of Chart in Class - Complete DVD as required

YouTube Video which introduces Charts and Chart reading to the beginning pilot (You): []

** Friday: Team Sport Physical Fitness **

 * - ** Cadet led team activity sport

= = = = = For the Week of 28 Oct - 1 November 2013 = Agenda: PPM Chapter 4 Sections A thru C (Written Test Guide Chapter 4)

Monday: Completion Section A, proceed into Section B of PPM
- Discuss Key Question:

Tuesday: Completion of Section B
- Study Airport Markings and Diagrams - Learn Difference Between Controlled and Uncontrolled Airports - Recognize Traffic Pattern Design

Wednesday: Uniform Inspection
- Learn and Understand Impact of Group Goals -- To be led by Mission Support Director in Class

Thursday: PPM Chapter 4, Section C, Charts
- Learn/Recognize Sectionals, WACs, Terminal Area Charts

Friday: Physical Fitness
- Review Goals for health/wellness - Formation 1 Mile Run on Track

The dangers of crossing a runway without clearance (Two Extreme Examples; The first {barely} avoids an accident while the second results in major fatalities):

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Tenirife, Canary Islands (Great Explanation as to what caused this to happen):

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Here is a TV Movie re-enactment:

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Uniform is Short Sleeve blue shirt with Windbreaker as required.

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- Introduce PPM Text Chapter 4 The Flight Environment (pp 4-1 thru 4-15)
- Begin to Look at WTG Chapter 4 to include all notes prior to individual (A-B) section Questions.

Wednesday - Open Ranks Inspection, Drill and Ceremony and Core Management Leadership
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Thursday - Continue with PPM Ch 4 through section B (pp 4-16 -4-39) & WTG (pp 4-1 thru 4-16)
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** Friday - Continue Physical Fitness Conditioning as a Team. Work on Flight Integrity- have fun getting/staying healthy!!! **
= = =** Class Announcements, Roll and Report: -:05 (:05) **= = = =** Teaching/Discussion/DVD Presentation(s): -:40 (:45) **= =** - Text Discussion & Application of WTG Questions **= = = =** Report Out and Final Announcement: -:05 (:50) **=
 * Question of the Week: What kind of day do you think is the most likely to have a mid-air collision & how ugly do you think it would be if you fly into another airplane? **

Wednesday's Uniform is Long Sleeve with Tie/Tie Tab and Windbreaker (as required)
Here's a great "eye opener," (eye opener - get it?) on Collision Avoidance from a USAF Jet Pilot's perspective (A T-38 out of Randolph AFB, San Antonio, TX) almost hits a Piper Arrow (small light aircraft)- You are watching the the recording of the pilot's heads up display (HUD) and at 18 seconds on the video (again at 1 minute and ten seconds) you will see that the jet almost hit the piper, they were literally about 1/100 of a second from impact...and would never have seen each other if they had not lucked out and just not run into each other like they did. Listen to one of the pilots on the T-38 scream, "My God."

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Here's another not quite as harry and more educational about the basic traffic patten a pilot should fly:

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= For the Week of 15 - 18 October 2013 =

Monday: No School (so get caught up on all of your reading- oh wait, you are honors students- you are already ahead!)
=== Tuesday - Quiz on Aerodynamics - Ten Questions worth 7 points each and one 30 point essay question for a total of 100 points. Just look at the Summary Checklists and Questions at the end of the three Chapter 3 Sections (Sec A on pp 3-19 thru 3-22p; Sec B on pp 3-43 thru 3-45; Sec C on pp 3-64 thru 3-65) ===

** Friday - Continue Physical Fitness Conditioning as a Team. Work on Flight Integrity- have fun getting/staying healthy!!! **
=** Class Announcements, Roll and Report: -:05 (:05) **= =** Teaching/Discussion/DVD Presentation(s): -:40 (:45) **= =** - Text Discussion & Application of WTG Questions **= =** Report Out and Final Announcement: -:05 (:50) **= === About how much altitude per spin does a small aircraft lose? Does every aircraft spin the same way or does it vary from model to model (i.e, does a Cessna 150 spin identically to a Piper Tomahawk or Piper Cub)? **Here is a hint, look at page 3-43 of your Private Pilot Manual (PPM).**=== []
 * Key Question for the Week:**
 * Here is a video of a spin from a Bellanca Citabria (spelled backward, "Citabria" is "airbatic"), an airplane I've flown quite a bit of acrobatics in. You can see the nose come up and hear the power reduced as the throttle is pulled back, then the aircraft is stall and is allowed to fall off on one wing (the pilot actually goes full left rudder {pedal} while holding the stick full back), after a couple of revolutions the pilot goes full opposite rudder and releases the stick by allowing it to go forward and the airplane breaks the stall and goes into a dive, then the pilot pulls smoothly out. Watch-**

This is a souped-up version of the same airplane (called a Super Decathlon with a bigger engine and more stressed-symmetrical wings) performing acrobatics at an airshow by a very seasoned acrobatic pilot. Fun stuff, when you know what you are doing! Dangerous if you don't; Enjoy!

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Uniform for Wednesday is Short Sleeve Blue shirt (or long sleeve blue shirt with tie/tie tab)
 * - Windbreaker as required for weather/Cadet comfort**
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=** For the Week of 7 - 11 October 2013 **= = Monday: Blood Drive Support- USAF Core Value - Service Before Self = =** Tuesday - Thursday: Text//- Private Pilot Manual- complete all through p 3-65// **= =** Complete Aerodynamic Principles: Forces of Flight and Stability and Include (Section C) Maneuvering Flight **= =** - Review and Complete all of PPM Chapter 3 **= =** - Use Written Test Guide and end week with understanding of Questions 3-1 thru 3-32 **= =** -- Expect Ten Question Pop Quiz on Thursday, 10 October **= =** Physical Fitness on Friday **= =** Class Announcements, Roll and Report: -:05 (:05) **= =** Teaching/Discussion/DVD Presentation(s): -:40 (:45) **= =** - Text Discussion & Application of WTG Questions **= =** Report Out and Final Announcement: -:05 (:50) **= =** - Cadet Recitation of the USAF Jr ROTC Creed by each flight member throughout the week **= =** Key Question for the Week- What condition must an aircraft enter before it can spin and where is the worst and most likely place this can happen? **= =** Uniform for Wednesday, 9 October is Service Dress Uniform **= =**// So what really is a spin? //**= [] =** -- **= =** For the Week of 30 September - 4 October 2013 **=
 * Text: Private Pilot Manual (pp 3-2 thru 3-45) **
 * Introduce Aerodynamic Principles: Forces of Flight and Stability **
 * - Review Flight Instruments as Required **
 * - Review and Discuss last Thursday's quiz **
 * Study Written Test Guide as required (Chapter 3 Sections A & B) **
 * Physical Fitness on Friday **
 * Class Announcements, Roll and Report: -:05 (:05) **
 * Teaching/Discussion/DVD Presentation(s): -:40 (:45) **
 * - Text Discussion & Application of WTG Questions **
 * Report Out and Final Announcement: -:05 (:50) **

Uniform for Wednesday, 2 October is Short or Long Sleeve shirt with tie/tie tab (Optional Windbreaker).
//** Hey, this is a neat report that brings Daniel Bernoulli and Sir Isaac Neuton together to show you how an airplane really flies- very simple that even a high school student (or AFJROTC Cadet) could understand. Enjoy! **// [] =** -- **= =** For the Week of 23 - 27 September 2013 **=
 * Text: Private Pilot Manual (pp 2-48 thru 2-78) **
 * Review Engine and Related Systems and Complete/Review Flight Instruments **
 * - Prepare for and take Quiz on Thursday **
 * -- Review Written Test Guide Questions 1-1 thru 1-4; 2-2 thru 2-75 **
 * --- Study all Written Test Guide Notes which precede the practice questions **
 * Physical Fitness on Friday **
 * Flight Report, Roll and Announcements: -:05 (:05) **
 * Class Section: -:40 (:45) **
 * Discuss Text (Mon-Tuesday: Review Section B) **
 * Section C- Introduce Flight Instruments (Wed-Thur) **
 * DVD Presentations **
 * Physical Fitness on Friday (One Mile Assessed Run on Friday, 27 Sep) **
 * Report Out and Final Announcements: -:05 (:50) **

// Key Question for the Week: Which Flight Instrument shows two different kinds of information as related to the pitch "trend" of the aircraft and a given reference to a "rate?" In what phase(s) of flight is that (two forms of) information critical to a pilot? // // Continue to develop your own instrument as a relationship to your personality: This will be explained in detail on Tuesday. // // I expect this flight to create and display in the AHGS Classroom the full Cadet Creed (use a poster board). Cadet Leadership will begin leading the creed on Monday. It will be memorized and presented to the basic class before Veterans Day weekend (NLT 8 Nov 13). //

Uniform for Thursday is Short Sleeve Blue Shirt (Remember we will march in the Homecoming Parade that day)
Here is a fairly decent (a bit dry but still great insight) about how the Vacuum System Works for all three gyro-stabilized flight instruments; it includes the two that are engine-driven vacuum pump and the one that runs off the electrical system. Watch it! If you really get into this, the link follows with fuel systems, magneto system, ... and other neat-to-know stuff about where we are in learning about the aircraft at this stage. Enjoy!!! [] = = Here is also a good example of how to hand-prop an aircraft not designed with an electrical system (or starter). This is a restored early World War II Trainer. You can also find some "not-so-smart" ways to handprop an airplane. I would never let a beginning pilot hand prop an aircraft...ever! But just for learning sake, here you go:

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 * Text: Private Pilot Manual (pp 2-48 - 2-78) **
 * Overview- Complete/Review Aircraft Engines/Systems & Introduce Flight Instruments **
 * Physical Fitness on Friday **
 * Flight Report, Roll and Announcements: -:05 (:05) **
 * Class Section: -:40 (:45) **
 * Discuss Text (Mon-Tuesday: Review Section B) **
 * Section C- Introduce Flight Instruments (Wed-Thur) **
 * DVD Presentations **
 * Physical Fitness on Friday **
 * Report Out and Final Announcements: -:05 (:50) **

// Also - I expect each student to pick a flight instrument and make it "their instrument" for the week to talk about. //
// -- Make sure that all six flight instruments are covered in the Flight. // // Uniform is Short Sleeve Blue shirt with the tie/tie tab option. // // Optional Video: Instrument // =Here's a great 10 minute video that gives you a practical understanding of engine and flight instruments. Inflight presentation of the Six Flight Instruments is great!=

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