Science of Flight AS2

Course #:  04103004
Credit Type:  ELECTIVE
Credit:  1.0
Pre/Co Requisite:  Milestones Aviation Hist AS1
College Credit:  No
College Hours Earned:  No
Grade Level:  10-12
Other Information:  Washington HS ONLY
Description:  The Science of Flight is taken the second year of the ROTC program and is designed to acquaint the student with the aerospace environment, the human requirements of flight, principles of aircraft flight, and principles of navigation.  The course begins with a discussion of the atmosphere and weather.  Students will develop an understanding of the environment and will be introduced to how that environment affects flight.  Discussions include the forces of lift, drag, thrust and weight.  Students will also learn basic navigation, including map reading, course plotting and the effects of wind.  Human physiology is also discussed regarding the effects of acceleration and deceleration and protective equipment.