Intro to Aviation
Mr. Petrucci
Introduction
O Introduction to Aviation
O Flight Instructor
O Today’s date in Aviation
O Seat Assignments
O Student Info Sheets / Student Introductions
O Syllabus Review/4yr Aviation Map
O Emergency Information
O Class SOP / Expectations
O Classroom Terminology
O Class Review
O This is your Course
Flight Instructor
O Mr. Petrucci / MasterGunz
O Background
O Retired Master Gunnery Sergeant (MGySgt) - E-9
O Served Various Billets Over 30 yr Career
O Avionics Chief / Technician and Instructor
O Adjunct Professor for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
University / Park University
O Educational Background:
O A.S. in Electronic Technology (Univ. of Phoenix)
O B.S. in Aviation Management (Park College)
O M.A. in Management / HRD (Webster Univ.)
Flight Instructor
O Personal Info:
O Raised In Massachusetts
O Married with 2 sons – 1 grand son
O Enjoy all sports, spending time with my wife and riding
my Harley
O Contact Info:
O Cell: (703) 342-7196
O E-mail: Anthony.Petrucci@beaufort.k12.sc.us
THIS DAY IN AVIATION
August
1901
18
— At the invitation
of Chanute, Wilbur Wright
addresses the Western
Society of Engineers in
Chicago with a 10,000word paper titled “Some
Aeronautical Experiments.”
THIS DAY IN AVIATION
August
1911
18
— The British F.E.2
biplane makes its first
flight from Farnborough,
England piloted by its
designer, Geoffrey de
Havilland.
THIS DAY IN AVIATION
August
18
1929
— Women's Derby,
Santa Monica to Cleveland,
in which 19 women
participate, is won by Mrs.
Louise McP. Thaden, in 21
hours 29 minutes 12
seconds flying time.
She
flew a Travel Air
powered by a Wright
engine.
THIS DAY IN AVIATION
August
18
1932
— J.A. Mollison
makes the first solo flight
east to west across the
Atlantic by a light airplane.
He
flies from Ireland to
Canada.
THIS DAY IN AVIATION
August
1948
18
— The Berlin Airlift
corridor to be equipped
with flight aids to ensure
winter airlift operations.
Flight Plan
O Seat Assignments
O Team Assignments
O 1 - AF (Airframes)
O 2 – AVI (Avionics)
O 3 – PL (Powerline)
O 4 – SS (Seat Shop)
O 5 – FE (Flight Equipment)
O 6 – ORD (Ordnance)
Student Info Sheets
O Complete the Student Info Sheets
Student Introductions
O Name (nickname)
O Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
O Place of Birth
O Brothers or Sisters / pets
O Interests (i.e. Reading, sports, computers,
hunting, fishing etc)
O Future plans (i.e. college, career plans)
O Why did you take this class?
O What do you desire to learn from the class or
want to see taught in the class?
Syllabus
O Course Description
O Course Objectives
O Course Schedule
O Textbook – Aerospace: The Journey of Flight
O Supplemented by:
O Aviation History 2nd edition
O Aviation Program 4 year plan
O Introduction to Aviation; Aerospace Engineering;
2 yrs Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (4
Courses – 12 college credits)
Aviation Website
Emergency Information
O In the event of an evacuation:
O Orderly – grab bags
O Exit classroom to left
O Go straight out doors to parking lot
O Stay together
O Need to take attendance
Class Standards
O BE ON TIME!
O NO CELL PHONES! No Headphones!
O Dress Code
O Raise Hand to be heard.
O Passes
O Bathroom
O Nurse
O NO OTHERS!
O No Heads on desk
O Last 15 minutes in seat
Class Expectations
O Come to class prepared
O ALL Assignments complete
O Notebook
O Pen or Pencil
O Pencil Sharpening no more than 2 in line
O Class Duty Assignments
O Plane Captain for each Group
O Class Leader - Hangar Cleanup
O Admin Assistant
O Safety Monitor
O Julian Date Calendar
Class Terminology Information
O Hangar (Classroom)
O Flight Schedule / Mission Number
O Julian date
O Maintenance Call Signs (1 – 6)
O Knee board (Composition Notebooks)
O Flightline Aces (Pilot / Co-Pilot)
O Flightline Fridays
O Aviation Terms
O Phonetic Alphabet
Phonetic Alphabet
O A – Alpha
O N – November
O B – Bravo
O O – Oscar
O C – Charlie
O P – Papa
O D – Dog
O Q - Quebec
O E – Echo
O R – Romeo
O F – Foxtrot
O S – Sierra
O G – Gulf
O T – Tango
O H – Hotel
O U – Uniform
O I – Indigo
O V – Victor
O J – Juliet
O W - Whiskey
O K – Kilo
O X – X-ray
O L – Lima
O Y – Yankee
O M – Mike
O Z - Zulu
Class Development
O Field Trips
O Attendance based on academic standing in this and
other classes (MCAS, Gulfstream, Boeing, Mighty 8th
Museum, Patriots Point, Local airports)
O Guest Speakers
O Backbone of Course is Aviation History
O From balloons to space vehicles
O Desire to expose to all facets of aviation
O Flying, Maintenance, Various type of aircraft, occupations and
infrastructure
O Infuse Aviation with other disciplines
O English, Creative Writing, History, Math, Science/Engineering
Class Development
O Model Building
O RC Planes
O Rocket Launches
O Aviation Movies
O FlyBoys, Red Tails, Planes, Pearl Harbor
O Historical Documentaries
O Research Reports
O Famous Aviators, Air Disasters, Aviation Occupations,
and current aviation events, etc.
O Intro to Aviation T-Shirts???
This is your Course
O Let’s be inventive
O Offer suggestions
O Bring in Models, aviation related
items, build up library
O Aviation Library available for checkout
O Computers are available
O Challenge each other
Questions / Comments