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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/26/94 |
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AET253
1994 Fall – 2012 Fall |
LEC |
3 Credit(s) |
3 Period(s) |
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Avionics
for Pilots |
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Introduction
to avionics for pilots or individuals constructing personal aircraft.
Includes avionics history, theory, installation and antenna considerations,
autopilots, and troubleshooting. Prerequisites: Private Pilot Certificate
or permission of Instructor. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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AET253 1994
Fall – 2012 Fall |
Avionics for Pilots |
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Describe the historical development of avionics. (I) |
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Explain basic radio theory. (II) |
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Differentiate between analog and digital electronics.
(III) |
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Compare and contrast various types of radio communication
standards. (IV) |
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Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various types
of radio navigation equipment. (V) |
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Explain the operation of autopilots, including flight
directors and approach control systems. (VI) |
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Describe structural considerations for radio and antenna
mounts. (VII) |
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MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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AET253 1994
Fall – 2012 Fall |
Avionics for Pilots |
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I. History of Avionics A. Radio communications B. Navigation C. Gyroscopic instruments D. Autopilots II. Radio Theory A. Radio waves B. AM receivers C. FM receivers D. Radio transmitters E. Antenna III. Fundamentals of
communication and navigation systems A. Analog electronics B. Digital electronic IV. Radio Communications A. Current standards 1. Very-High-Frequency
(VHF) 2. Ultra-High-Frequency
(UHF) 3. High Frequency (HF) B. Current equipment C. Future possibilities V. Radio navigation A. Very-High-Frequency omnirange navigation system (VOR) B. Automatic Direction
Finder (ADF) C. Instrument Landing
System (ILS) D. Distance Measuring
Equipment (DME) E. Transponder F. Radio Magnetic Indicator
(RMI) G. Radio altimeter H. Weather radar I. Area navigation J. Emergency Locator
Transmitter (ELT) K. Long range navigation L. Ground proximity warning
system VI. Autopilots A. Error sensing B. Correction C. Follow-up D. Command E. Yaw dampers F. Flight directors G. Approach control systems
H. Inspection and check I. Troubleshooting and service
VII. Installation and
antenna considerations A. Structural
considerations B. Antenna location C. Wire bundles and routing
D. Documentation |