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.
AER-HS.1_2.05 Describe how instruments will function when the pitot-static system is blocked.
AER-HS.1_2.06Explain how the principles of gyroscopic procession and rigidity in space affect the gyroscopic instruments.
AER-HS.1_2.07 Explain how to cope with magnetic compass errors.
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).
AER-HS.3_1.07 Create an airport diagram using appropriate signs, lights, and markings.
AER-HS.3_1.08 Demonstrate a standard traffic pattern using the simulator.
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.
AER-HS.3_2.08 Identify airspace at a given location using a sectional chart.
AER-HS.3_2.09 Determine special use airspace on a sectional chart.
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.
AER-HS.3_3.07 Demonstrate flight in a simulated tower environment.
AER-HS.3_3.08 Explain proper communication procedures in an emergency situation.
AER-HS.3_3.09 Describe lost communications procedures.
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.
AER-HS.3_4.06 Determine the most appropriate radio navigation technique for a flight.
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.3_5.04 Demonstrate a XC flight using a flight simulator.
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_1.04 Describe how events in aviation history are changing the future of 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.
AER-HS.5_1.01 Demonstrate understanding of the applicability and definitions of 14 CFR part 107 to unmanned aircraft operations.
AER-HS.5_1.02 Understand how to report accidents and demonstrate compliance to code.
Topic 5_2 Operating Rules
AER-HS.5_2.01 Identify the responsibility and authority of the remote PIC.
AER-HS.5_2.02 Discuss rules of UAS operation under hazardous conditions.
AER-HS.5_2.03 Explain the definitions of daylight operation and visual line of sight (VLOS).
AER-HS.5_2.04 Determine the authorized and prohibited usages of an sUAS (ex. Multiple sUAS, hazardous material, operations over human beings, etc.).
AER-HS.5_2.05 Understand the importance of rules governing flight path, general airspace considerations, and reporting.
AER-HS.5_2.06 Demonstrate the operating limitations for sUAS, including maximum groundspeed, altitude, visibility, and cloud clearance).
Topic 5_3 Airspace Classification
AER-HS.5_3.01 Understand the significance of airspace Class B, C, D, E, and G as they pertain to UAS.
AER-HS.5_3.02 Identify special-use airspace where UAS usage may be prohibited.
AER-HS.5_3.03 Demonstrate knowledge of other airspace areas and entities (MTRs, TFRs, Parachute Jump Operations, NSU, VFR routes, Air Traffic Control, and operations near airports).
AER-HS.5_3.04 Identify potential flight hazards associated with airspace (including smoke, precipitation, wires, emergency aircraft, and structures).
Topic 5_4 Sources of Weather
AER-HS.5_4.01 Demonstrate correct usage of internet weather briefings and sources of weather for UAS flight planning purposes.
AER-HS.5_4.02Understand METAR weather reports, terminal aerodrome forecasts (TAF), automated surface observing systems (ASOS), and automated weather observing systems (AWOS) as they apply to UAS.
AER-HS.5_4.03 Identify weather factors and their effects on performance of an sUAS (ex. Density altitude, wind, currents, air masses, icing, fog, lightning, thunderstorms, ceiling, etc.).
Topic 5_5 Loading and Performance
AER-HS.5_5.01 Demonstrate understanding of general loading and performance with effects of loading changes and balance, stability, and center of gravity.
AER-HS.5_5.02 Identify the importance and use of performance data to calculate the effect.
Topic 5_6 Operations
AER-HS.5_6.01 Demonstrate understanding of airport operations with and without an operating control tower.
AER-HS.5_6.02 Describe and use Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF).
AER-HS.5_6.03 Demonstrate self-announcing of position of intentions, aircraft call signs, registration numbers, the phonetic alphabet, and phraseology.
AER-HS.5_6.04 Identify types of airports, ATC towers, runway markings, signage, security Identification Display Areas (SIDA), and sources of airport data.
AER-HS.5_6.05 Demonstrate safety, emergency planning, and proper communication through safe usages and risk management.
AER-HS.5_6.06Demonstrate correct Aeronautical Decision-Making (ADM) and Crew Resource Management (CRM).
AER-HS.5_6.07 Identify and mitigate physiological hazards whiling using an sUAS.
AER-HS.5_6.08 Understand the importance of basic maintenance and preflight inspection of an sUAS.