FLIGHT OPERATIONS
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

101: PRIVATE PILOT GROUND I. 0-3-3: An introduction to basic aerodynamics, aircraft systems, instrumentation, performance, and aviation weather. Initial preparation for FAA Private Pilot Examinations. COURSE OUTLINE

102: PRIVATE PILOT GROUND II. 0-3-3: An introduction to FAA regulations and procedures, communications, navigation, aviation physiology, and aviation safety. Final preparation for the FAA Private Pilot Written Examination.
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110: PRIVATE PILOT FLIGHT I. 4-0-1:  Provides the student with approximately 11 hours of simulator/dual/solo flight instruction. Designed to meet flight requirements toward Private Pilot certificate. COURSE OUTLINE

111: PRIVATE PILOT FLIGHT II. 4-0-1: Concurrent with 101 and 102. Provides student with approximately 24 hours of dual/solo flight instruction. Designed to complete flight training requirements for FAA Private Pilot Certification.
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200: AIRCRAFT POWERPLANTS SYSTEMS. 0-3-3: Theory of piston engines. A study of internal combustion process in the radial, opposed, and V-typed engines, including engine driven accessories. COURSE OUTLINE

205: AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. 0-3-3: Fundamentals of the aircraft electrical systems.COURSE OUTLINE

208: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS. 1-2-2: Introduction to computers to acquire computer literacy. Study of hardware, software, systems, and application in aviation. COURSE OUTLINE

223: FIXED BASE OPERATIONS. 0-3-3: Detailed study of the functions and responsibilities of the typical Fixed Base Operator. COURSE OUTLINE

239: ADVANCED AVIATION WEATHER. 0-3-3: A study of the atmosphere and weather causes, aviation weather reporting systems, weather safety, and interpretation of weather reports, charts and forecasts. meet weather knowledge requirements for FAA Commercial, Instrument, and Certified Instructor rating.COURSE OUTLINE

240: INSTRUMENT PILOT GROUND I. 0-3-3: Attitude instrument flying, airplane instrumentation, advanced radio and radar navigation. COURSE OUTLINE

241: INSTRUMENT PILOT GROUND II. 0-2-2:  Advanced flight planning, communications, navigation, aviation safety, and instrument departure, en route, and approach procedures. Final Preparation for Instrument Rating. COURSE OUTLINE

242: INSTRUMENT PILOT FLIGHT I. 3-0-1:  Provides the student with approximately 15 hours of instrument flight instruction necessary to meet the requirements for the FAA Instrument Rating. COURSE OUTLINE

243: INSTRUMENT PILOT FLIGHT II. 3-0-1:  Provides the student with approximately 60 hours of dual instrument flight instruction necessary to meet the requirements for the FAA Instrument Rating. COURSE OUTLINE

303: AERODYNAMICS. 0-3-3: A study of advanced aircraft design, aerodynamics, and performance.COURSE OUTLINE

305: JET PROPULSION SYSTEMS. 0-3-3: Theory of jet propulsion and measurement of thrust. Includes turbojet, turbofan, and turboprop engines. COURSE OUTLINE

315: AIRPORT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT. 0-3-3:Provides the student with introductory
 exposure to the field and scope of airport planning and management. COURSE OUTLINE

316: HUMAN FACTORS IN AVIATION. 0-3-3: Human Factors in Aviation. 0-3-3. For  recognition of the comprehensive role of human factors in enhancing aviation safety. COURSE OUTLINE

320: CORPORATE AVIATION. 0-3-3: Value/Benefit analysis of the corporate aviation decision.
Topics include aircraft selection, flight department administration and operations, aircraft maintenance, FAA regulatory requirements, and future considerations.
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322: AVIATION LAW. 0-2-2: A practical study of aviation law development and application. Case studies. Required for Airway Science Curriculum.
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331: AIR CARRIER SYSTEMS. 0-3-3: Applied study of large aircraft systems. Emphasis on regional air carrier aircraft. COURSE OUTLINE

332: AIR CARRIER OPERATIONS. 0-3-3: Air carrier operations. Study of required pilot operations.
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340: COMMERCIAL PILOT GROUND I. 0-3-3 : Aerodynamics, performance, instrumentation, stability and control, and aircraft limitations. COURSE OUTLINE

341: COMMERCIAL PILOT GROUND II. 0-2-2: Advanced navigation, emergencies and unusual situations, introduction to multi-engine aircraft, and aviation safety. Final preparation for FAA Commercial Pilot examination. COURSE OUTLINE

342: COMMERCIAL PILOT FLIGHT I. 6-0-1: Provides students with approximately 21 hours of flight instruction. Designed to meet the flight requirements for the FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate. COURSE OUTLINE

343: COMMERCIAL PILOT FLIGHT II. 6-0-1: Provides students with approximately 23.5 hours of flight instruction. Designed to meet the flight requirements for the FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate. COURSE OUTLINE

344: COMMERCIAL PILOT FLIGHT III. 6-0-1: Provides students with approximately 20.5 hours of flight instruction. Designed to meet the flight requirements for the FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate. COURSE OUTLINE
 

400: MULTI-ENGINE GROUND. 0-2-2:  Provides students with the theory of multi-engine instrument flight. Focuses on emergency procedures and performance factors and weather-related flight. COURSE OUTLINE

405: INSTRUMENT FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR. 3-2-3:  Provides students with fundamentals necessary to analyze and instruct instrument-reference flight maneuvers and procedures. Prepares students for FAA Instrument Flight Instructor written examination. COURSE OUTLINE

407: NATIONAL AIRSPACE SYSTEM.  0-3-3 : A survey course designed to instruct the student on the National Airspace Systems to include Air Traffic Control issues and procedures.
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410: MULTI-ENGINE PILOT FLIGHT. 3-0-1: Preq PA 400. Provides students with flight instruction necessary to meet requirements for FAA Multi-engine rating. COURSE OUTLINE

411: INSTRUCTOR PILOT FLIGHT. 3-0-1:  Provides students with flight instruction necessary to meet the requirements for an FAA Instructor certificate and ratings.
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414: FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR GROUND. 0-3-3: Fundamentals of flight instruction and analyses visual reference flight maneuvers. Preparation for FAA instructor written examination.COURSE OUTLINE

415: AIR TRANSPORT PILOT FLIGHT. 3-0-1: Provides the student with flight instruction necessary to meet the requirements for FAA Airline Transport certificates and ratings. Special fee.

419: SUPERVISED PRACTICE FLIGHT/GROUND INSTRUCTION. 3-0-1:  Directed observation, participation and critique related to actual flight instructions. COURSE OUTLINE

440: AIRLINE ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT. 0-3-3:  An advanced study of airline operation, fleet acquisition, management techniques, economic considerations, public benefits.COURSE OUTLINE

490: THE GOVERNMENT ROLE IN AVIATION. 0-3-3:  Past, current, and future governmental control. A study of Congressional action, the NAS, the FAA, ICAO, and state/local aviation laws. COURSE OUTLINE

491: AVIATION SAFETY. 0-3-3:  Historical development of aviation safety, accident/incident analysis and reporting, introduction to accident investigation, human factors, accident prevention, and development of aviation safety programs. Course taught by distant learning. COURSE OUTLINE

495: AVIATION PROFESSIONALISM. 0-3-3:  Study of aerospace industry and career opportunities. Emphasis on business climate and job acquisition procedures in the field. Overview of business management and labor practices.
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496: INTERNSHIP IN AVIATION. 3-12:  Supervised work in government or industry to gain experience in aviation fields. COURSE OUTLINE

498: INDEPENDENT STUDY. 0-3-3: Directed study of air transportation as part of a foreign and domestic, multi-model transportation system. COURSE OUTLINE