Introduction to Aerospace is a comprehensive foundational course for students interested in pursuing careers in aviation. This course covers the basic principles governing flight and the regulation of flight that every aviation professional must know regardless of his or her occupation—as a pilot or an engineer, a salesperson or a specialist, a mechanic, or a statistician. In addition to acquiring foundational knowledge of safety procedures and industry regulations, students will also gain essential understanding of aircraft structures, the flight environment, basic procedures, and navigation. Students must show proof that they have earned their FAA Class 3 Medical Certificate prior to course selection for the next school year, and no later than the deadline specified by the instructor for this course. Collierville High School does not pay for the cost of the Class 3 medical exam. Students must also complete and submit an application indicating they have met the following requirements in order to be eligible for the Aviation I and II courses:

• Successfully earn an 80% or higher in the Introduction to Aerospace course
• Earn a 70% or higher final average in all first semester courses, and currently have a 70% or higher in all second
• semester courses at the time of submission for the application
• Students cannot receive any ISS or OSS during the school year where they earn credit in the Introduction to Aerospace course
• Students cannot exceed 10 or more total absences (excused or unexcused) in the Introduction to Aerospace course

Students must submit this application, meet all requirements outlined in the application, and show proof of earning their FAA Class 3 medical certificate prior to the deadlines specified by the instructor in order to be eligible for the Aviation I and Aviation II courses. In the event that more students qualify than there are seats available for the Aviation I and Aviation II courses, eligible students will be entered into a lottery system and those enrolled will be selected at random. Priority for enrollment in this course will be given to 9th grade students.

Credits:  1.0 (Grade Level:  9-10 / Prerequisite:  None)

Aviation I: Principles of Flight builds on the fundamental knowledge and skills learned in Introduction to Aerospace while teaching students the essential competencies needed for flight under normal conditions. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to apply knowledge, skills, and procedures in a variety of simulated flight environments. Priority for enrollment will be given to those 10th grade students who have met the qualifications for enrollment.

• Credits:  1.0 (Grade Level:  10-11 / Prerequisite:  Introduction to Aerospace)

Special Note:  Students must enroll in Aviation I:  Principles of Flight in the fall and Aviation II:  Advanced Flight in the spring.

Aviation II: Advanced Flight introduces students to the troubleshooting and diagnostic techniques used by pilots and other aircraft personnel to assess and correct for malfunctions, make adjustments in hazardous weather conditions, and perform other crucial emergency procedures. Continued emphasis is placed on maintaining the safety of flight and developing sound judgment (“judgment training”) throughout these conditions. In order for students to be considered for Dual Enrollment Aviation I-II, students must show evidence of a passing score on the Private Pilot License Knowledge Exam prior to the deadline specified by the instructor of this course. Students must be endorsed by a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) before taking the knowledge exam at an off-campus site during non-school hours. Priority for enrollment will be given to those 10th grade students who have met the qualifications for enrollment.  

• Credits:  1.0 (Grade Level:  10-11 / Prerequisite:  Introduction to Aerospace, Aviation I: Principles of Flight)

Special Note:  Students must enroll in Aviation I:  Principles of Flight in the fall and Aviation II:  Advanced Flight in the spring.

Aviation Flight I Dual Enrollment provides the student with a detailed introduction into all factors associated with aviation safety. Topics will include current aviation programs and why and how they originated. The student will learn the concepts of risk assessment and risk management. Throughout the course a review of accidents and accident investigations will be studied with a focus on causal and contributing factors and any resulting changes to processes to mitigate future risk.

• Credits: 1.0 (Grade Level:  11 – 12 / Prerequisite:  Aviation II:  Advanced Flight)

Special Note:  Students must enroll in Aviation I Dual Enrollment in the fall and Aviation II Dual Enrollment in the spring.  

Aviation Flight II Dual Enrollment provides an in-depth study of reciprocating engine, propeller, fuel, flight control, instrument, hydraulic, brake, wheels, and pressurization systems. The student will explore FAR Part 43 that covers aircraft maintenance, preventative maintenance, overhaul processes and alterations.

• Credits:  1.0 (Grade Level:  11-12 / Prerequisite:  Aviation I Dual Enrollment)

Special Note:  Students must enroll in Aviation I Dual Enrollment in the fall and Aviation II Dual Enrollment in the spring. 

Aviation Flight III Dual Enrollment will provide the student with a study of the physical principles of fixed wing aircraft aerodynamics, thereby fostering an appreciation of the factors affecting aircraft performance, stability, control and special flight conditions. Topics will include aerodynamic fundamentals and terminology with emphasis on lift, weight, thrust and drag forces acting on an aircraft in flight.

• Credits:  1.0 (Grade Level:  12 / Prerequisite:  Aviation II Dual Enrollment)

Work-Based Learning: Career Practicum serves as the capstone class in the Aviation Flight program of study. Only those students who have completed (and earned credit) in all courses within this program on either the 3 or 4 year pathway are eligible for enrollment. Students must also meet all of the same requirements for the general Work-Based Learning course and be eligible to earn flight hours via approval from both Collierville Schools and the University of Memphis. Those students enrolled will be able to use this period to travel to their assigned flight school and acquire flight time towards obtaining their Private Pilot License.

• Credits: 1.0 (Grade Level:  12 / Co-Requisite:  Aviation Flight III Dual Enrollment)

Special Note: Senior aviation students must enroll in WBL and Aviation Flight III Dual Enrollment.

Courses are offered and must be completed in the following sequence:

• Introduction to Aerospace
• Aviation I: Principles of Flight
• Aviation II: Advanced Flight
• Dual Enrollment Aviation Flight I (University of Memphis – AVIA 1700)
• Dual Enrollment Aviation Flight II (University of Memphis – AVIA 1800)
• Dual Enrollment Aviation Flight III (University of Memphis – AVIA 2100)
• Work-Based Learning: Career Practicum

To access the provided flight hours, students must have completed the following courses:

Introduction to Aerospace, Aviation I, and Aviation II. Students must actively be enrolled and participating in the dual enrollment courses to access the paid flight hours through CTI. Flight hours are currently provided through a grant obtained by Collierville Schools. This source of funding is limited and when they are exhausted, hours will no longer be provided free of charge to students. At that time, scholarship opportunities will be utilized and sought out for student use.

• Step 1: Students must have earned credit in the Introduction to Aerospace, Aviation I, and Aviation II courses.
• Step 2: Students must hold an active Class III Medical Certificate as required by the Federal
• Aviation Administration. Students are responsible for scheduling and paying for the certificate.
• Step 3: Students must earn an endorsement from our certified flight instructor.
• Step 4: Students must pass the FAA private pilot knowledge test.

Prior to admission into the Aviation I course; students must present to the instructor proof of their Class III Medical Certificate. Students are responsible for scheduling and paying for the certificate.

• If students have completed all the requirements as prescribed in Question #3, students may begin accessing the flight hours beginning their junior year. All students accessing flight hours must be enrolled in the dual enrollment aviation courses simultaneously.
• For students in their junior year, they may begin accessing their flight hours on the first instructional calendar date (August 8, 2024) until the last instructional calendar date (May 22, 2025). Juniors may only access these hours outside of the regularly scheduled school day.
• For students in their senior year, they may begin accessing their flight hours on the first instructional calendar date (August 8, 2024) until their graduate day (May 10, 2025). Seniors must be enrolled in the Work-Based Learning: Career Practicum course at least one semester of their senior year.

Approved students will be provided the necessary information by our flight instructor to schedule their flight hours directly with CTI. Students are responsible for contacting CTI and scheduling their flight hours.

Students who have completed the Introduction to Aerospace course and are interested in taking the Aviation I course must complete the Aviation I application by the deadline. Any student who does not complete the application and/or does not submit the application by the deadline won’t be eligible for enrollment in the Aviation I and II courses and therefore will not able to continue in the aviation flight program. If more students apply for admission to the Aviation I course than seats available, students will be chosen by random selection.

Students who are not seated for the Aviation I course may choose to reapply for access to the course the following school year. Please note, preference for available seats will always be provided to students who are able to complete the entire program of study in the order listed in Question #1.

Preference for enrollment in the Aviation Flight DE courses will always be provided to students who have earned credit in the Introduction to Aerospace, Aviation I: Principles of Flight, and Aviation II: Advanced Flight Courses. Any student who chooses to pursue the private pilot license pathway outside of school hours without earning credit any or all required courses provided by CHS may request to enroll in the aviation flight dual enrollment courses as a junior or senior student. Note that priority for enrollment in these DE courses will be given to those students who met the requirements for entry and have earned credit in all required courses provided by CHS.

Students must be actively enrolled in the program of study to access the provided flight hours.