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On the AVRO biplane the Gosport system of Instruction will be used.

Tentative Curriculum.

(Previous to the acceptance of the student he or she will be examined physically, as to condition of heart, lungs, blood pressure and sight.)
1.  Principles of Flight, Description of Controls, The Engine, and Aeroplane Contruction.
2.  Engines in detail- four cycle principle, Valves, Station-ary and rotary types, Diagnosing Engine Trouble.
3.  Instruments- Inclinometer, Altimeter, Compass, Air Speed Indicator. Substituting one instrument for another.
4.  Working out a compass course, Swinging a compass, Devia-tion, variation, Wind Velocity.
5.  Map reading, contours, seales, symbols.  How to carry the map.
6.  Wireless telephony and telegraph.
7.  Navigating Clouds and over bodies of water.
8.  Stunt Flying - loops, spins, nose diving,rolling, Immelman turn, and other tricks.
9.  Emergences in the air.
10.  Rules of the Air. Tests for pilot's license.