AS321 Ground

AS321
COMMERCIAL PILOT
GROUND TRAINING SYLLABUS

OBJECTIVE: TO REVIEW AND TEACH THE STUDENT, THE AERONAUTICAL
KNOWLEDGE AS IT RELATES TO THE ELEMENTS OF ADVANCED SYSTEMS,
AERODYNAMICS, PERFORMANCE LIMITATIONS, COMMERCIAL MULTI-ENGINE,
COMMERCIAL FLIGHT CONSIDERATIONS, COMMERCIAL FLIGHT MANEUVERS, AND
COMMERCIAL PILOT REGULATIONS (14 CFRS) TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF
APPENDIX D OF 14 CFR PART 141, PARAGRAPH 3.
STANDARDS: THE GROUND TRAINING STAGES WILL BE COMPLETE WHEN THE

STUDENT HAS DEMONSTRATED THE AERONAUTICAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE COURSE
OBJECTIVES BY PASSING THE COURSE EXAMINATION AND THE FAA KNOWLEDGE
TEST WITH A MINIMUM SCORE OF 70%.
REV. 07-00 321G-1 07-12-2007

EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY AS321
14 CFR PART 141 PROFESSIONAL PILOT COURSE GROUND SYLLABUS
LESSON OUTLINE
STAGE 1
LESSON 1 OPERATION OF SYSTEMS ................................................... 7.0 HRS

LESSON 2 MULTI-ENGINE AERODYNAMICS .......................................... 4.0 HRS
LESSON 3 PERFORMANCE AND LIMITATIONS ....................................... 2.0 HRS
LESSON 4 REVIEW AND STAGE EXAM ................................................. 2.0 HRS
TOTAL 15.0 HRS
STAGE 2
LESSON 5 ADVANCED SYSTEMS......................................................... 5.0 HRS

LESSON 6 ADVANCED AERODYNAMICS ............................................... 3.0 HRS
LESSON 7 MANEUVERS ..................................................................... 2.0 HRS
LESSON 8 AIRPORTS, AIRSPACE, AND THE ATC SYSTEM ....................... 3.0 HRS
LESSON 9 WEATHER INFORMATION.................................................... 4.0 HRS
LESSON 10 NIGHT CONSIDERATIONS................................................... 3.0 HRS
LESSON 11 COMMERCIAL PILOT REGULATIONS ..................................... 2.0 HRS
LESSON 12 HUMAN FACTORS .............................................................. 3.0 HRS
LESSON 13 REVIEW AND EXAMS.......................................................... 3.0 HRS
TOTAL 28.0 HRS
GRAND TOTAL 43.0 HRS
REV. 07-00 321G-2 07-12-2007

TEXTBOOKS:
Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, (FAA-H-8083-25), (current edition)
Airplane Flying Handbook, (FAA-H-8083-3), (current edition)
Gleim Pilot Handbook, (current edition)
Gleim Aviation Weather and Weather Services, (current edition)
Gleim Commercial Pilot FAA Knowledge Test, (current edition)
REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL:
ERAU AS/FA321 Text Package, (current edition)
ERAU PA-44 Checklist, (current edition)
ERAU PA-44 Standard Operating Procedures Amplifier (SOPA), (current edition)
ERAU Flight Operations Manual (FOM), (current edition)
ERAU Standardization Manual, (current edition)
ERAU In-flight Guide, (current edition)
PA-44 Pilots Information Manual, (current model)
Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs/FARs), (current edition)
Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), (current edition)
Airport/Facilities Directory, Southwest Region (current edition)
Sectional Chart, Phoenix, (current edition)
Flight Computer/Calculator, (manual E6B)
Aeronautical Navigation Plotter
TRIGGER MEDIA
Seminole Systems CD (Vector Training Systems)
Multi-Engine Video DVD (Jeppesen)
Instrument Commercial Video DVD (Jeppesen)
REV. 07-00 321G-3 07-12-2007

AS321
STAGE 1
SUMMARY: GROUND STAGE 1 INCLUDES 4 LESSONS AND 15 UNITS.

OBJECTIVE: TO TEACH THE STUDENT THE REQUIRED AERONAUTICAL
KNOWLEDGE AS IT RELATES TO OPERATION OF SYSTEMS, MULTI-ENGINE
AERODYNAMICS, PERFORMANCE AND LIMITATIONS, EMERGENCY PROCEDURES,
AND MULTI-ENGINE DECISION MAKING.
STANDARDS: THIS STAGE WILL BE COMPLETE WHEN THE STUDENT HAS

DEMONSTRATED THE AERONAUTICAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE STAGE OBJECTIVES BY
PASSING THE STAGE 1 EXAM WITH A MINIMUM SCORE OF 70% AND A MINIMUM
COURSE GRADE AVERAGE OF 70%.
REV. 07-00 321G-4 07-12-2007

STAGE 1 OUTLINE
LESSON 1 OPERATION OF SYSTEMS 7.0 HRS
UNIT 1 AIRFRAME AND POWERPLANT

UNIT 2 CONSTANT SPEED PROPELLERS AND GOVERNERS
UNIT 3 FUEL SYSTEM AND ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEM
UNIT 4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
UNIT 5 LANDING GEAR AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
UNIT 6 FLIGHT CONTROLS, TRIM TABS, WING FLAPS, AND
LIGHTING SYSTEM
UNIT 7 WHEEL BRAKES, PITOT/STATIC, VACUUM, AND STALL
WARNING SYSTEMS
LESSON 2 MULTI-ENGINE AERODYNAMICS 4.0 HRS
UNIT 8 MULTI-ENGINE AERODYNAMICS

UNIT 9 VMC AND LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
UNIT 10 ENGINE-INOPERATIVE AERODYNAMICS
UNIT 11 ENGINE-INOPERATIVE CONSIDERATIONS
LESSON 3 PERFORMANCE AND LIMITATIONS 2.0 HRS
UNIT 12 WEIGHT & BALANCE AND PERFORMANCE

UNIT 13 MULTI-ENGINE DECISION MAKING
LESSON 4 REVIEW AND STAGE EXAM 2.0 HRS
UNIT 14 STAGE REVIEW

UNIT 15 STAGE EXAM AND CRITIQUE
REV. 07-00 321G-5 07-12-2007

LESSON 1 OPERATION OF SYSTEMS
OBJECTIVE: To teach the student the aeronautical knowledge related to the

principles and functions of aircraft systems.
UNIT 1 AIRFRAME AND POWERPLANT

DISCUSS:
1. Airframe
2. Powerplant
3. Limitations
4. ERAU Flight Operations Manual
5. Operational Considerations
6. System Malfunctions
UNIT 2 CONSTANT SPEED PROPELLERS AND GOVERNERS

DISCUSS:
1. Propeller System
2. Governor System
UNIT 3 FUEL SYSTEM AND ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEM

DISCUSS:
1. Fuel System
2. Environmental System
UNIT 4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

DISCUSS:
1. Electrical System
UNIT 5 LANDING GEAR AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

DISCUSS:
1. Landing Gear System
REV. 07-00 321G-6 07-12-2007

UNIT 6 FLIGHT CONTROLS, TRIM TABS, WING FLAPS, AND

LIGHTING SYSTEM
DISCUSS:
1. Flight Controls
2. Control Surfaces
3. Trim
4. Flaps
5. Lighting System
UNIT 7 WHEEL BRAKES, PITOT/STATIC, VACUUM, AND STALL

WARNING SYSTEMS
DISCUSS:
1. Pitot / Static System
2. Vacuum System
3. Stall Warning System
4. Brakes
REV. 07-00 321G-7 07-12-2007

LESSON 2 MULTI-ENGINE AERODYNAMICS

elements of multi-engine aerodynamics and engine-inoperative aerodynamics.
UNIT 8 MULTI-ENGINE AERODYNAMICS

VIEW:
Jeppesen Multi-Engine DVD: Multi-Engine Aerodynamics
DISCUSS:
1. Multi-Engine Aerodynamics
2. Induced Airflow
3. Turning Tendencies
4. Conventional vs Counter-Rotating Propellers
5. Ceilings
UNIT 9 VMC AND LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL

DISCUSS:
1. Vmc Definition
2. Factors Affecting Vmc
3. Critical Engine
4. Indications of Loss of Directional Control
5. Reasons For Loss of Directional Control
6. Loss of Directional Control Recovery
7. Vmc Demonstration
UNIT 10 ENGINE INOPERATIVE AERODYNAMICS

VIEW:
Jeppesen Multi-Engine DVD: Multi-Engine Engine-Out Operations
DISCUSS:
1. Engine-Inoperative Aerodynamics
2. Asymmetrical Forces
3. Critical Engine
4. Sideslip
UNIT 11 ENGINE INOPERATIVE CONSIDERATIONS

DISCUSS:
1. Engine-Inoperative Considerations
2. Engine Securing
3. Troubleshooting
4. Aeronautical Decision Making
REV. 07-00 321G-8 07-12-2007

LESSON 3 PERFORMANCE AND LIMITATIONS

elements of weight & Balance, use of performance charts, significance and
effects of exceeding aircraft performance limitations, maneuvers, procedures,
and emergency procedures appropriate to multi-engine aircraft.
UNIT 12 WEIGHT & BALANCE AND PERFORMANCE

VIEW:
Jeppesen Multi-Engine DVD: Multi-Engine Operations
DISCUSS:
1. Weight & Balance
2. Performance Considerations
3. Effects of exceeding Aircraft Performance Limitations
4. Performance Charts
5. Accelerate - Stop Distance
6. Accelerate - Go Distance
7. Effect of Center of Gravity on Aircraft Control
8. Engine-Inoperative Performance Considerations
UNIT 13 MULTI-ENGINE DECISION MAKING

VIEW:
Jeppesen Multi-Engine DVD: Multi-Engine Maneuvers/Instrument Flight
DISCUSS:
1. Normal Operations
2. Complex Aircraft Considerations
3. Engine Power Settings
4. Emergency Procedures
5. Stalls
6. Spins
REV. 07-00 321G-9 07-12-2007

LESSON 4 REVIEW AND STAGE EXAM
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the student's aeronautical knowledge related to the

material presented in multi-engine systems and performance, multi-engine
aerodynamics, performance and limitations, emergency procedures, and
multi-engine decision making.
UNIT 14 REVIEW
DISCUSS:
1. Review Stage 1 Knowledge Areas
UNIT 15 STAGE EXAM

EVALUATE:
1. Operation of Systems
2. Multi-Engine Aerodynamics
3. Performance and Limitations
REV. 07-00 321G-10 07-12-2007

AS321
STAGE 2
SUMMARY: GROUND STAGE 2 INCLUDES 9 LESSONS AND 28 UNITS.

OBJECTIVE: TO TEACH THE STUDENT THE REQUIRED AERONAUTICAL
KNOWLEDGE AS IT RELATES TO COMMERCIAL PILOT OPERATIONS AND TO
PREPARE THE STUDENT FOR THE COMMERCIAL PILOT KNOWLEDGE TEST.
STANDARDS: THIS STAGE WILL BE COMPLETE WHEN THE STUDENT HAS

DEMONSTRATED THE AERONAUTICAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE STAGE OBJECTIVES BY
PASSING THE COURSE EXAM WITH A MINIMUM SCORE OF 70% AND A MINIMUM
COURSE GRADE AVERAGE OF 70%.
REV. 07-00 321G-11 07-12-2007

STAGE 2 OUTLINE
LESSON 5 ADVANCED SYSTEMS 5.0 HRS
UNIT 16 HIGH PERFORMANCE POWERPLANTS

UNIT 17 ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS
UNIT 18 ICE CONTROL SYSTEMS
UNIT 19 RETRACTABLE LANDING GEAR
UNIT 20 ADVANCED NAVIGATION SYSTEMS
LESSON 6 ADVANCED AERODYNAMICS 3.0 HRS
UNIT 21 AERODYNAMICS 1
LESSON 7 MANEUVERS 2.0 HRS
UNIT 24 TAKEOFF AND LANDING MANEUVERS

UNIT 25 COMMERCIAL FLIGHT MANEUVERS
LESSON 8 AIRPORTS, AIRSPACE, AND THE ATC SYSTEM 3.0 HRS
UNIT 26 AIRPORTS, AIRSPACE, AND FLIGHT INFORMATION

UNIT 27 AERONAUTICAL CHARTS AND PILOTAGE & DEAD
RECKONING
UNIT 28 ATC SYSTEM AND ATC CLEARANCES
LESSON 9 WEATHER INFORMATION 4.0 HRS
UNIT 29 RECOGNITION OF CRITICAL WEATHER SITUATIONS

UNIT 30 PRINTED REPORTS AND FORECASTS
UNIT 31 GRAPHIC WEATHER PRODUCTS
UNIT 32 SOURCES OF WEATHER INFORMATION
LESSON 10 NIGHT AND HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATIONS 3.0 HRS
UNIT 33 PHYSIOLOGY OF VISION

UNIT 34 INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL LIGHTING
UNIT 35 AEROMEDICAL FACTORS
LESSON 11 COMMERCIAL PILOT REGULATIONS 2.0 HRS
UNIT 36 14 CFR PARTS 1, 61, AND NTSB PART 830

UNIT 37 14 CFR PART 91
REV. 07-00 321G-12 07-12-2007

LESSON 12 HUMAN FACTORS 3.0 HRS
UNIT 38 DECISION MAKING AND RISK MANAGEMENT

UNIT 39 COMMUNICATIONS
UNIT 40 CREW RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
LESSON 13 REVIEW AND EXAMS 3.0 HRS
UNIT 41 STAGE 2/COURSE EXAM REVIEW

UNIT 42 STAGE 2/COURSE EXAM
UNIT 43 FAA KNOWLEDGE TEST
REV. 07-00 321G-13 07-12-2007

LESSON 5 ADVANCED SYSTEMS

elements of advanced systems, including: high performance powerplants,
environmental systems, ice control systems, retractable landing gear, high
altitude operations, and use of air navigation facilities.
UNIT 16 HIGH PERFORMANCE POWERPLANTS

VIEW:
Jeppesen DVD: 11A High Performance Powerplants
DISCUSS:
1. High Performance Powerplants
2. Fuel Injection Systems
3. Operating Procedures
4. After Start Procedures
5. Engine Monitoring
6. Exhaust Gas Temperature Gauge (EGT)
7. Cylinder Head Temperature Gauge (CHT)
8. Abnormal Combustion
9. Induction Icing
10. Turbo-charging Systems
11. Turbo-charging Principles
12. System Operation
13. High Altitude Performance
14. Constant-Speed Propeller
15. Propeller Principles
16. Constant-Speed Propeller Operation
17. Power Controls
UNIT 17 ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS

VIEW:
Jeppesen DVD: 11B Environmental and Ice Control Systems
DISCUSS:
1. Oxygen Systems
2. Cabin Pressurization Systems
UNIT 18 ICE CONTROL SYSTEMS

DISCUSS:
1. Ice Control Systems
REV. 07-00 321G-14 07-12-2007

UNIT 19 RETRACTABLE LANDING GEAR

VIEW:
Jeppesen DVD: 11C Retractable Landing Gear
DISCUSS:
1. Landing Gear Systems
2. Airspeed Limitations
4. Gear System Malfunctions
5. Emergency Gear Extension
UNIT 20 ADVANCED NAVIGATION SYSTEMS

DISCUSS:
1. Global Positioning System General (GPS)
2. Inertial Navigation System (INS)
3. Flight Management System (FMS)
REV. 07-00 321G-15 07-12-2007

LESSON 6 ADVANCED AERODYNAMICS

elements of basic and advanced aerodynamics and the principles of flight.
DISCUSS:
1. Four Forces of Flight
2. Lift
3. High-Lift Devices
4. Drag
5. High Drag Devices
6. Maximum Range
DISCUSS:
1. Thrust
2. Propeller Efficiency
3. Maximum Level Flight Speed
4. Weight and Load Factor
5. The V-G Diagram
6. Airplane Stability
7. Static Stability
8. Dynamic Stability
9. Longitudinal Stability
10. Lateral Stability
11. Directional Stability
DISCUSS:
1. Aerodynamics and Flight Maneuvers
2. Straight-and-Level Flight
3. Climbs
4. Factors Affecting Climb Performance
5. Descents
6. Turns
7. Radius and Rate of Turn
8. Coordination in Turns
9. Stall and Spin Awareness
10. Stalls
11. Stall Recognition and Recovery
12. Spins
13. Weight and Balance Effects on Spins
14. Spin Recovery
REV. 07-00 321G-16 07-12-2007

LESSON 7 MANEUVERS

elements of commercial pilot maneuvers.
UNIT 24 TAKEOFF AND LANDING MANEUVERS

VIEW:
Jeppesen DVD: 14A Maximum Performance Takeoffs and Landings
14F Steep Spirals
14G Power Off 180° Accuracy Approach and Landing
DISCUSS:
1. Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb
2. Soft-Field Approach and Landing
3. Short-Field Takeoff and Climb
4. Short-Field Approach and Landing
5. Steep Spirals
6. Power-Off 180° Accuracy Approach and Landing
UNIT 25 COMMERCIAL FLIGHT MANEUVERS

VIEW:
Jeppesen DVD: 14B Steep Turns
14C Chandelles
14D Lazy Eights
14E Eights on Pylons
DISCUSS:
1. Steep Turns
2. Chandelles
3. Lazy Eights
4. Eights on Pylons
REV. 07-00 321G-17 07-12-2007

LESSON 8 AIRPORTS, AIRSPACE, AND THE ATC SYSTEM

elements of airports, the ATC system, descriptions of and procedures for
operating within the National Airspace System, and use of aeronautical charts
and a magnetic compass for pilotage and dead reckoning.
UNIT 26 AIRPORTS, AIRSPACE, AND FLIGHT INFORMATION

DISCUSS:
1. Airport, Runway, and Taxiway Signs, Markings, and Lighting
2. Runway Incursion Avoidance
3. Wake Turbulence
4. Approach Light Systems
5. Visual Glide Slope Indicators
6. Pilot-Controlled Lighting
7. Airport Beacon and Obstruction Lights
8. National Airspace System
9. Airport/Facility Directory (AF/D)
10. Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)
11. Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs)
12. International Flight Information Manual
13. Advisory Circulars
UNIT 27 AERONAUTICAL CHARTS AND PILOTAGE & DEAD

RECKONING
DISCUSS:
1. Use of Aeronautical Charts
2. Use of Magnetic Compass for Pilotage and Dead Reckoning
UNIT 28 ATC SYSTEM AND ATC CLEARANCES

DISCUSS:
1. Air Traffic Control (ATC)
2. Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC)
3. Additional ARTCC Services
4. Terminal Facilities
5. Flight Service Stations
6. Pilot Responsibilities
7. IFR Climb Considerations
8. IFR Flight Plan and ATC Clearances
REV. 07-00 321G-18 07-12-2007

LESSON 9 WEATHER INFORMATION
OBJECTIVE: To teach the student the aeronautical knowledge related to

meteorology, to include recognition of critical weather situations, windshear
recognition and avoidance, and the use of aeronautical weather reports and
forecast.
UNIT 29 RECOGNITION OF CRITICAL WEATHER SITUATIONS

DISCUSS:
1. The Atmosphere
2. Clouds
3. Airmasses and Fronts
4. High Altitude Weather
5. Thunderstorms and Thunderstorm Avoidance
6. Turbulence
7. Reporting Turbulence
8. Wind Shear Recognition and Avoidance
9. Restrictions to Visibility
10. Icing
11. Avoiding Ice Encounters
12. Hydroplaning
13. Cold Weather Operations
UNIT 30 PRINTED WEATHER AND FORECASTS

DISCUSS:
1. Aviation Routine Weather Reports (METARs)
2. Non-Routine (Special) Aviation Weather Report (SPECI)
3. Radar Weather Reports (SD)
4. Pilot Weather Reports (PIREP)
5. Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAF)
6. Aviation Area Forecast (FA)
7. Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecast (FD)
8. Severe Weather Reports and Forecasts
9. Hurricane Advisory (WH)
10. Convective Outlook (AC)
11. Severe Weather Watch Bulletin (WW)
12. Alert Severe Weather Watch (AWW)
REV. 07-00 321G-19 07-12-2007

UNIT 31 GRAPHIC WEATHER PRODUCTS

DISCUSS:
1. Surface Analysis Chart
2. Weather Depiction Charts
3. Radar Summary Charts
4. Satellite Weather Pictures
5. Composite Moisture Stability Chart
6. Constant Pressure Analysis Chart
7. Observed Winds and Temperatures Aloft Chart
8. U.S. Low-Level Significant Weather Prognostic Chart
9. U.S. High-Level Significant Weather Prognostic Chart
10. Severe Weather Outlook Chart
11. Forecast Winds and Temperatures Aloft Chart (FD)
12. Volcanic Ash Forecast Transport and Dispersion Chart (VAFTAD)
UNIT 32 SOURCES OF WEATHER INFORMATION

DISCUSS:
1. Preflight Weather Sources
2. Flight Service Station
3. Preflight Weather Briefing
4. Telephone Information Briefing Service (TIBS)
5. Direct User Access Terminal System (DUATS)
6. In-flight Weather Sources
7. Airmet (WA)
8. Sigmet (WS)
9. Convective Sigmet (WST)
10. Enroute Flight Advisory Service (EFAS)
11. Center Weather Advisories (CWA)
12. Hazardous In-Flight Weather Advisory Service (HIWAS)
13. Transcribed Weather Broadcasts (TWEB)
14. Weather Radar Services
15. Automated Surface Weather Reporting Systems
16. Airborne Weather Equipment
REV. 07-00 321G-20 07-12-2007

LESSON 10 NIGHT AND HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATIONS

element of night and high altitude operations.
UNIT 33 PHYSIOLOGY OF VISION

DISCUSS:
1. Day Vision
2. Day Illusions
3. Night Vision
4. Night Illusions
UNIT 34 INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL LIGHTING

DISCUSS:
1. Airplane Equipment and Lighting
2. Internal Lightning
3. External Lightning
4. Pilot Equipment
UNIT 35 AEROMEDICAL FACTORS

DISCUSS:
1. Hypoxia
2. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
3. Hyperventilation
4. Dehydration
5. Disorientation
6. Motion Sickness
7. Stress
8. Fatigue
9. Alcohol and Drugs
10. High Altitude Operations
REV. 07-00 321G-21 07-12-2007

LESSON 11 COMMERCIAL PILOT REGULATIONS
OBJECTIVE: To teach the student the aeronautical knowledge related to

Federal Aviation Regulations that apply to commercial pilot privileges,
limitations and flight operations, and accident reporting requirements of the
NTSB.
UNIT 36 14 CFR PARTS 1, 61, AND NTSB PART 830

DISCUSS:
1. 14 CFR Part 1
2. 14 CFR Part 61
3. NTSB Part 830
UNIT 37 14 CFR PART 91

DISCUSS:
1. 14 CFR Part 91
REV. 07-00 321G-22 07-12-2007

LESSON 12 HUMAN FACTORS

elements of aeronautical decision making and judgment, communications,
and crew resource management, with emphasis on safe and efficient
operation of aircraft.
UNIT 38 DECISION MAKING AND RISK MANAGEMENT

DISCUSS:
1. Applying the Decision Making Process
2. Situational Awareness
3. Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT)
4. Risk Assessment and Management
UNIT 39 COMMUNICATIONS
DISCUSS:
1. Basic Elements of Communication
2. Barriers to Effective Communication
3. Crew Briefings
UNIT 40 CREW RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

DISCUSS:
1. Crew Resource Management (CRM)
2. Pilot-in-Command Responsibility
3. Resource Use
4. Workload Management
REV. 07-00 321G-23 07-12-2007

LESSON 12 REVIEW AND EXAMS
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the student’s aeronautical knowledge related to the

commercial pilot certificate.
UNIT 41 STAGE 2/COURSE EXAM REVIEW

DISCUSS:
1. Review All Commercial Pilot Knowledge Areas
UNIT 42 STAGE 2/COURSE EXAM

DISCUSS:
1. Stage 2/Course Exam
2. Critique
UNIT 43 FAA KNOWLEDGE TEST

1. Commercial Pilot Knowledge Test
REV. 07-00 321G-24 07-12-2007

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GROUND TRAINING SYLLABUS

STANDARDS: THE GROUND TRAINING STAGES WILL BE COMPLETE WHEN THE

REV. 07-00 321G-1 07-12-2007

GROUND TRAINING SYLLABUS

LESSON 1 OPERATION OF SYSTEMS ................................................... 7.0 HRS

TOTAL 15.0 HRS

LESSON 5 ADVANCED SYSTEMS......................................................... 5.0 HRS

TOTAL 28.0 HRS

GRAND TOTAL 43.0 HRS

REV. 07-00 321G-2 07-12-2007

Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, (FAA-H-8083-25), (current edition)

Airplane Flying Handbook, (FAA-H-8083-3), (current edition)

Gleim Pilot Handbook, (current edition)

Gleim Aviation Weather and Weather Services, (current edition)

Gleim Commercial Pilot FAA Knowledge Test, (current edition)

REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL:

ERAU AS/FA321 Text Package, (current edition)

ERAU PA-44 Checklist, (current edition)

ERAU PA-44 Standard Operating Procedures Amplifier (SOPA), (current edition)

ERAU Flight Operations Manual (FOM), (current edition)

ERAU Standardization Manual, (current edition)

ERAU In-flight Guide, (current edition)

PA-44 Pilots Information Manual, (current model)

Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs/FARs), (current edition)

Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), (current edition)

Airport/Facilities Directory, Southwest Region (current edition)

Sectional Chart, Phoenix, (current edition)

Flight Computer/Calculator, (manual E6B)

Aeronautical Navigation Plotter

Seminole Systems CD (Vector Training Systems)

Multi-Engine Video DVD (Jeppesen)

Instrument Commercial Video DVD (Jeppesen)

REV. 07-00 321G-3 07-12-2007

SUMMARY: GROUND STAGE 1 INCLUDES 4 LESSONS AND 15 UNITS.

STANDARDS: THIS STAGE WILL BE COMPLETE WHEN THE STUDENT HAS

REV. 07-00 321G-4 07-12-2007

UNIT 1 AIRFRAME AND POWERPLANT

LESSON 2 MULTI-ENGINE AERODYNAMICS 4.0 HRS

UNIT 8 MULTI-ENGINE AERODYNAMICS

LESSON 3 PERFORMANCE AND LIMITATIONS 2.0 HRS

UNIT 12 WEIGHT & BALANCE AND PERFORMANCE

LESSON 4 REVIEW AND STAGE EXAM 2.0 HRS

UNIT 14 STAGE REVIEW

REV. 07-00 321G-5 07-12-2007

LESSON 1 OPERATION OF SYSTEMS

OBJECTIVE: To teach the student the aeronautical knowledge related to the

UNIT 1 AIRFRAME AND POWERPLANT

UNIT 2 CONSTANT SPEED PROPELLERS AND GOVERNERS

UNIT 3 FUEL SYSTEM AND ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEM

UNIT 4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

UNIT 5 LANDING GEAR AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

REV. 07-00 321G-6 07-12-2007

UNIT 6 FLIGHT CONTROLS, TRIM TABS, WING FLAPS, AND

UNIT 7 WHEEL BRAKES, PITOT/STATIC, VACUUM, AND STALL

REV. 07-00 321G-7 07-12-2007

LESSON 2 MULTI-ENGINE AERODYNAMICS

OBJECTIVE: To teach the student the aeronautical knowledge related to the

UNIT 8 MULTI-ENGINE AERODYNAMICS

UNIT 9 VMC AND LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL