AER-HS.1_1.01 Identify the components of different types of aircraft, both exterior and interior.
AER-HS.1_1.02 Compare and contrast categories and classes of aircraft: airplane, rotorcraft, glider, powered-lift, and lighter-than-air.
AER-HS.1_1.03 Compare and contrast the various categories into which aircraft are organized during certification: normal, experimental, restricted, acrobatic, utility, and transport.
Topic 1_2 Aircraft Flight Instruments
AER-HS.1_2.01 Identify the seven basic/standard instruments.
AER-HS.1_2.02 Describe the operation/limitations of the pitot-static system.
AER-HS.1_2.03 Describe the operation/limitations of the gyroscopic system.
AER-HS.1_2.04 Describe the operation/limitations of the magnetic system.
Topic 1_3 Flight Systems
AER-HS.1_3.01 Explain the function of the battery, alternator, and magneto.
AER-HS.3_1.06 Recognize visual aids and their purpose (e.g., signs, lights, and markings).
Topic 3_2 Airspace
AER-HS.3_2.01 Compare the classes of controlled and uncontrolled airspaces and airports.
AER-HS.3_2.02 Identify the airspace dimensions needed for each class of airspace.
AER-HS.3_2.03 Recognize various classes of airspace on sectional charts.
AER-HS.3_2.04 Identify the minimum weather requirements for each class of airspace.
AER-HS.3_2.05 Categorize the pilot qualifications needed for each class of airspace.
AER-HS.3_2.06 Explain the aircraft requirements for each class of airspace.
AER-HS.3_2.07 Determine when it would be necessary to request a special VFR clearance.
Topic 3_3 Flight Communication
AER-HS.3_3.01 Demonstrate use of the phonetic alphabet and numbers.
AER-HS.3_3.02 Convert local times to Zulu time and vice versa.
AER-HS.3_3.03 Discuss the purpose of the following facilities/frequencies: ground control, tower, CTAF, Unicom, FSS, approach/departure control, ATIS and enroute center.
AER-HS.3_3.04 Describe the purpose of an airplane’s transponder.
AER-HS.3_3.05 Explain the standard and emergency squawk codes.
AER-HS.3_3.06 Explain light gun signals and their purpose.
Topic 3_4 Navigation
AER-HS.3_4.01 Identify pilotage and dead reckoning techniques.
AER-HS.3_4.02 Explain when radio navigation would be beneficial.
AER-HS.3_4.03 Plan a flight using VOR navigation techniques.
AER-HS.3_4.04 Plan a flight using GPS navigation techniques.
AER-HS.3_4.05 Demonstrate appropriate radio navigation techniques using VOR and GPS.
Topic 3_5 Cross Country Flight Planning
AER-HS.3_5.01 Demonstrate use of flight planning tools (e.g., AFD, E6B, and Plotter Sectional charts).
AER-HS.3_5.02 Plan a XC flight using multiple navigation techniques.
AER-HS.3_5.03 Complete nav-log for preflight planning.
AER-HS.4 Standard 4 - People, Trends, and Careers in Aviation
Topic 4_1 Events and Trends in Aviation
AER-HS.4_1.01 Discuss important people in aviation history and their contribution to the field of aviation.
AER-HS.4_1.02 Determine the progression of aviation technology (e.g., Pre-Heavier than air flight, gliders (pre-Wright brothers), World War I and II, the jet age, and NextGen aviation).
AER-HS.4_1.03 Identify and explain current issues (including socio-economic challenges) in aviation.
AER-HS.4_3.03 Describe the medical qualifications requirements for pilots.
AER-HS.4_3.04 Identify and explain the various parts of the vestibular system, how the kinesthetic sense affects humans, and the function of the human eye.
AER-HS.4_3.05 Identify each type of hypoxia and associated causes.