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AVI-105 Introduction to Aviation, 3 cr.
Introduction to Aviation provides a broad understanding of all
aspects of the air transportation and aerospace industries.
Lectures cover what has happened in the industry to date with
emphasis on present and future developments in air
transportation. The course examines the impact the airline
industry is making on airports and other segments of aviation
and aerospace.
AVI-110 History of Aviation, 3 cr.
History of Aviation presents historical antecedents leading to
the conquest of the air and the evolution of aviation progress
to the present day. The course is intended as an introductory
course for those pursuing a major in aviation or considering
aviation as a vocation or wanting to gain a historical
perspective of the development of the field of aviation and
aerospace.
AVI-129 Employ Prep Aviation Careers, 1
cr.
Teaches students how to prepare an aviation-type resume, cover
letter, and how to handle an aviation job interview.
AVI-139 Private Pilot Theory, 3 cr.
Private Pilot Theory is designed to prepare those students who
want to obtain a Private Pilot Certificate with the information
needed to successfully complete the FAA Private Pilot Airmen
Knowledge Test. This course will cover such items as the
fundamentals of flight, aviation weather, airplane performance,
and navigation procedures along with flight planning and human
factors involved in flying an aircraft. For students not
desiring flight training, this course will provide valuable
insight into a mode of transportation that will be an integral
part of their futures.
AVI-140 Private Pilot Ground School, 4 cr.
Ground school instruction in the fundamentals of aerodynamics,
the flight environment, aircraft systems, performance charts,
weight and balance, weather and navigation, which prepares the
student to pass the FAA written examination.
AVI-180 Private Pilot Flight Lab I, 3 cr.
Primary flight instruction in the basics of flying, leads to
earning a Private Pilot Certificate from the FAA. The student
will complete a minimum of 40 flight hours. Prerequisite: Second
Class FAA Medical Certificate.
AVI-212 Instrument Ground School, 4 cr.
Ground school instruction in advanced aircraft systems;
commercial flight maneuvers; review of weather, aircraft
performance, weight and balance, Federal Aviation Regulations
and aerodynamics. Prepares students to take the FAA Commercial
written test.
AVI-215 Aviation Safety, 3 cr.
This course provides the student with a detailed introduction to
aspects of aviation safety as well as the associated components
of flight human factors, aircraft technology, weather related
accidents and accident investigation. Prerequisite: AVI-105.
AVI-220 Aviation Meteorology, 3 cr.
This three hour credit course is a study of the basic components
of the earth’s atmosphere and provides a basic foundation in the
meteorological and environmental factors that influence the
formation of the various weather patterns found in near and
upper atmospheric levels over the continental United States and
the Northern Hemisphere. Included in the course will be
discussion on how weather influences the basic aerodynamics of
an aircraft in-flight and the basic pilot-static instrument
system.
AVI-245 Commercial/Instrument Cross Ctry.
Ft. Lab, 3 cr.
The student builds total flight time and increases the solo
crosscountry experience. In the second portion of the course
initial instrument flight training is begun. Prerequisite:
AVI-180 or hold a Private Pilot Certificate.
AVI-246 Commercial/Instrument Flight Lab,
3 cr.
The student develops increased instrument flying skills. At
completion of the course the student should be able to earn the
Instrument Commercial Pilot Certificate. Prerequisite: AVI-245
AVI-261 Commercial Pilot Ground School, 3
cr.
Ground school instruction in instrument procedures, preparing
students to take the FAA instrument written test. Topics include
instrument approach procedures, advance weather analysis, air
traffic control procedures and advanced radio navigation
procedures.
AVI-300 Flight Instrument Ground School, 3
cr.
Preparation for taking the FAA written examination to become a
certified flight instructor and instrument flight instructor, as
well as preparation for the FAA oral portion of the required
flight test for these two certificates Prerequisite:
Instrument/Commercial Pilot Certificate (Single Engine).
AVI-301 Instrument Instructor, 1 cr.
Prepares students to be instrument flight instructors. The
student will take the FAA flight test for this certificate at
completion of the course. Prerequisite: Flight Instructor and
Instrument Pilot Certificates.
AVI-350 Flight Instructor Flight Lab, 3
cr.
Transition to flying from the right seat in both the basic
training aircraft and the high performance single engine
aircraft. At completion of the course the student takes the FAA
flight test. Prerequisite: Commercial Instrument Pilot
Certificate.
AVI-400 Multi-Engine Rating, 1 cr.
The student builds flight time and gains Pilot in Command
experience in multi-engine aircraft. AVI-405 Multi-Engine
Rating, 3 cr. Ground and flight instruction to prepare the
student for transition to multi-engine aircraft. The student
will take the FAA flight test at completion of the course.
Prerequisites Instr. Commercial Single Engine Pilot
Certification.
AVI-928 Aircraft Transition Training, 1
cr.
A special project in the area of aviation.
AVI-941 Practicum, 1 cr., 3 cr., 5 cr.
Student is placed at an employment site, usually as a flight
instructor, line personnel, co-pilot, etc. The employer
evaluates student performance. |
