Maricopa Community Colleges  AET253   19946-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/26/94
AET253 19946-99999 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Avionics for Pilots
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:
 
AET253   19946-99999 Avionics for Pilots
1. Describe the historical development of avionics. (I)
2. Explain basic radio theory. (II)
3. Differentiate between analog and digital electronics. (III)
4. Compare and contrast various types of radio communication standards. (IV)
5. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various types of radio navigation equipment. (V)
6. Explain the operation of autopilots, including flight directors and approach control systems. (VI)
7. Describe structural considerations for radio and antenna mounts. (VII)
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AET253   19946-99999 Avionics for Pilots
    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
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