Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

This course is required in the same term the student registers for AVS-156. The instructor guides and supports study and practice of flight-related material. Group work with other Aviation Science students of all levels is encouraged and may be required for some assignments. Online testing will be provided to help students self-assess preparedness for upcoming lessons.

Upon completion of the course students should be able to:

1. Approach each flight lesson in the AVS-156 Training Course Outlines knowing exactly what is to be practiced and what is to be expected.
2. Arrive at each flight and ground lesson in the AVS-156 Training Course Outlines with the knowledge and preparation to maximize learning during the lesson.
3. Be prepared to state their current lesson, rate of progress, and next steps in the Training Course Outlines.

1. Develop and strengthen team learning skills.
2. Remain informed about current safety and operational issues related to flight training. 

Individual and group assignments will guide students through learning and study of flight-related materials, and online quizzes will test their preparedness for upcoming flight lessons. All assignments and quizzes will be directly related to the associated flight and ground lessons in the Training Course Outlines.

Outcome 1: Quiz covering content and objectives of upcoming flight lessons.

Outcome 2: Monitor number of repeated flight and ground lessons in the corequisite course.

Outcome 3: Guided analysis of current lesson and flight hours vs. budgeted hours for the corequisite flight course.

Guidance for studying, learning and practicing the knowledge, concepts and skills associated with the FAA Helicopter Instrument Pilot rating and Basic Commercial cross-country skills will be covered.