Flight training requires that the accumulation of aeronautical knowledge
be accompanied by the simultaneous acquisition of skills essential
to the profession. The curriculum is stressful requiring both emotional
stability and physical stamina.
Candidates seeking enrollment into the Pro-Pilot program at Farmingdale
State College must meet the safety and technical standards in the
following areas: Communication Skills, Sensory Observation Skills,
Motor Skills, Intellectual-Conceptual (Thinking) Skills, Behavioral-Social
Skills, and Environmental Tolerance Skills. In addition students must
be able to obtain and maintain a FAA Medical Certificate as specified
in the Medical Standards in the Code of Federal Regulations Title14
Part 67, and provide acceptable United States Citizenship Documentation
or acceptance by the Transportation Security Administration Flight
School Security Program for legal Aliens in the Code of Federal Regulations
Title14 Part 1552.
COMMUNICATION
SKILLS:
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The student
must possess the ability to communicate effectively in
English using reasonable grammar and syntax in both oral
and written formats. In addition, the student must notice
and appreciate both verbal and nonverbal communication
when performing the duties of Pilot in Command (PIC).Communication
skills will be evaluated upon the student's pronunciation,
structure, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and interactions
of the English Language as per the English language eligibility
requirements of 14 CFR parts 61 and 63.
- Read, write,
and understand English as required by FAA standards
- Use English
to obtain necessary information from aural and written
sources
- Express
information clearly in English both verbally and in
writing
- Understand
and correctly respond to radio and air traffic communication
- Communicate
clearly by radio with air traffic control
- Communicate
clearly by radio with other pilots in the air
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Students must
be able to make independent observations and assessments
to maintain positive aircraft control and safely pilot an
airplane: observe air traffic accurately, both at a distance
and near. In addition, the student must have the functional
use of the senses of vision, touch, hearing, and smell which
are necessary in assessing aircraft preflight actions and
maintaining aircraft safety.
Examples of Sensory Observation Skills include but are not
limited to:
- Complete
a pre-flight inspection of the engine, propeller, and
electrical, environmental, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel,
ignition, lubrication, and flight control systems
- Process visual,
auditory, and tactile input simultaneously
- Monitor for
other air traffic through continuous visual scanning and
radio calls
- Monitor instrument
panel
- Detect and
respond to auditory signals from air traffic control
- Chart flight
plan with maps
- Possess quick
sensory response time
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MOTOR SKILLS:
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The student is
required to possess sufficient physical strength, flexibility,
and dexterity to operate an airplane, perform gross and
fine motor movements, and maintain consciousness and equilibrium
to provide safe aircraft operation. The candidate should
have full manual dexterity including the functioning of
both arms, both wrists, both hands and all fingers.
Examples of motor skills include but are not limited to:
- Independently
execute all required flight maneuvers including climbs,
descents, stalls, turns, take-offs and landings
- Perform manual
inspections of the airframe, engine, fuel tanks and oil
reservoir requiring the ability to climb while maintaining
balance and dexterity
- Respond to
engine indications and instruments by making manual adjustments
- Sit for prolonged
periods
- Possess quick
physical response time
- Activate brake
pedals for aircraft steering and braking
- Maintain balance
and stability
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INTELLECTUAL-CONCEPTUAL (THINKING) SKILLS:
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The student must
possess the ability to problem solve, establish a plan of
action, set priorities, calculate, measure, analyze and synthesize
objective as well as subjective data. These critical skills
are essential for applying aviation concepts and technology
to safely pilot an aircraft. In addition the candidate must
possess the ability to understand and comprehend three dimensional
and spatial relationships.
Examples of intellectual-conceptual skills include but are
not limited to:
- Read, understand,
and follow Farmingdale State College, State, and FAA Regulations
- Recognize the
design and operation of aircraft components, instruments,
and systems
- Evaluate information
and conditions to do flight planning, maneuvering, and safety
risk management
- Apply principles
of flight, weather, aerodynamics, and navigation to complete
flight lessons
- Evaluate flight
situations and make decisions quickly with sound judgment
- Process multi-sensory
input and multi-task simultaneously to maintain positive
aircraft control
- Keep up with
sequence and
pace of instructions
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BEHAVIORAL-SOCIAL SKILLS:
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The student must
possess emotional stability and flexibility, which will enable
him/her to develop the ability to function effectively in
stressful situations. This includes the ability to adapt to
changing environments, exercise sound judgment, comprehend
constructive criticism, and behave appropriately and safely
in a high-risk learning environment. Examples of these Behavioral-Social
skills include but are not limited to:
- Work independently
with minimal or no supervision
- Follow through
with individual responsibilities
- Evaluate information
and conditions to do flight planning, maneuvering, and safety
risk management
- Exercise good
judgment
- Ability to think
and act rationally during stressful situations
- Comply with
drug-free requirements and testing
- Demonstrate
appropriate behavior towards staff, and peers according
to societal norms
- Accepting constructive
criticism
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ENVIRONMENTAL TOLERANCE SKILLS:
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The student must
be able and willing to work in a flight training environment
for prolonged periods of time. Examples of these Environmental
Tolerance Skills include but are not limited to:
-
Changes
in altitudes
- Changes in temperature
- Changes in air
pressure
- Extreme noise
- Gas and Fumes
- Moving objects
and vehicles
- Slippery or
uneven surfaces
- Variations of
lighting
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FAA MEDICAL CERTIFICATE STANDARDS:
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Please keep in
mind that you will have to fulfill additional requirements
to be eligible for certification exams or licensure in the
field. A medical exam administered by an FAA Aviation Medical
Examiner is required prior to flight training. Students must
be able to obtain a 1st, 2nd or 3rd class FAA medical certificate.
For students pursuing flight as a career choice the department
strongly recommends students obtain a 1st class medical certificate.
The requirements for medical standards are listed in the Code
of Federal Regulations Title 14 Part 67. For specific information
on medical standards required for obtaining licenses and ratings
through an Aviation Medical Examiner, or to locate an Aviation
Medical Examiner in your area, go to http://www.faa.gov/pilots/amelocator/.
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ALIEN FLIGHT STUDENT PROGRAM (AFSP):
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The mission of
the Alien Flight Student Program (AFSP) is to ensure that
foreign students seeking training at flight schools regulated
by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) do not pose
a threat to aviation or national security. Section 612 of
the Vision 100 - Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act
(Public Law 108-176, December 12, 2003) prohibits flight
schools regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) from providing flight training to a foreign student
unless the Secretary of Homeland Security first determines
that the student does not pose a threat to aviation or national
security. Vision 100 transferred responsibility for conducting
security threat assessments for foreign students seeking
flight training from the Department of Justice to the Department
of Homeland Security. On September 20, 2004, the Transportation
Security Administration (TSA) issued an interim final rule
establishing the Alien Flight Student Program (AFSP).
Legal notices are available on the Candidate and Provider
menus. These include the notices about the Vision 100 -
Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act, Paperwork Reduction
Act, Information Verification, and Privacy and Security
within the AFSP website.
For more information, first review the Flight Training for
Aliens and Other Designated Individuals; Security Awareness
Training for Flight School Employees Interim Final Rule
(IFR) 49 CFR 1552, which is at IFR_Alien_Pilot.pdf.
Also review the rulemaking docket, which contains exemptions,
interpretations, and other legal documents associated with
the IFR. The rulemaking docket is available at http://www.regulations.gov.
For the AFSP rulemaking docket, click on "Simple Search"
and then enter the docket number for the AFSP rulemaking
docket (19147) and click on "Search".
If you have further questions regarding legal notices on
AFSP policy, please send questions with all relevant details
by e-mail to AFSP.Help@dhs.gov.
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DISABILITY ACCOMODATIONS:
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We have developed
our technical standards in compliance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973. We will provide reasonable accommodations to
qualified students with disabilities. The College may not
make inquiry regarding a prospective student's disability
status prior to admission to the institution. However, students
may choose, at any time during their association with the
College, to disclose a documented disability. Students should
be aware that certain disabilities and/or their mitigating
therapies might delay or preclude their participation in
some of the College's programs of study due to regulatory
limitations of the Federal Aviation Administration. Students
are encouraged to discuss these concerns with an Aviation
Medical Examiner or directly with the FAA in Oklahoma City,
OK by phoning (405) 954-4821.
Farmingdale State College will provide reasonable accommodations
but is not required to substantially alter the requirements
or nature of the program or provide accommodations that
inflict an undue burden on the College. In order to be admitted
one must be able to perform all of the essential functions
with or without reasonable accommodations. However, due
to the rigors of the curriculum and the immense responsibility
for safe aircraft operation a student can be denied admission
to the Pro-Pilot program or disenrolled from the program
if accommodating the student's disability would pose a direct
threat to aircraft safety or would compromise the academic
integrity of the program. If an individual's health changes
during the program of learning, so that the essential functions
cannot be met with or without reasonable accommodations,
the student may be withdrawn from the Pro-Pilot program.
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:
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All Pro-Pilot Majors
must have all FAA certificates/ratings required prior to graduation.
Grades earned are issued upon obtaining the FAA certificate/rating
specified in the course.
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