Course Descriptions
Aeronautical Flight
Introduction to Aviation
Acquaints students with the history and opportunities in aviation, such as mission flying, flight instruction, aircraft maintenance, avionics, sales, safety, and aerodynamics of flight. Non‑majors receive one free flight.
Private Pilot Ground School
Ground training to prepare students for the FAA private pilot airplane knowledge test. Topics include aerodynamics, weight and balance, Federal Aviation Regulations, navigation, meteorology, aircraft systems, and performance.
Flight Training I
Sixty-five (65) hours of aircraft and simulator time leading to the airplane Private Pilot Certificate, including 10 hours of cross-country flight.
Instrument Pilot Ground School
Ground training to prepare the student for the FAA instrument rating airplane knowledge test. Topics include Federal Aviation Regulations, meteorology, instrument flight charts, flight planning, instrument approaches, use of navigation equipment, and FAA publications relating to instrument flight.
Flight Training II
Sixty-five (65) hours of aircraft and simulator time leading to the airplane instrument pilot rating, including 25 hours of cross-country flight needed to meet the 50 hour cross-country requirement.
Meteorology
Meteorology provides students with a comprehensive study of the principles of meteorology while simultaneously providing classroom and laboratory applications focused on current weather situations. It provides real experiences demonstrating the value of computers and electronic access to time sensitive data and information.
Aerodynamics
The study of aerodynamic principles used in aircraft. Designed for a better understanding of basic design and devices used to improve aircraft performance.
Commercial Pilot Ground School
Ground training to prepare the student for the FAA commercial‑pilot airplane knowledge test. Topics include advanced navigation, FAR Parts 61, 91, and 135 for air taxi, complex aircraft systems, weight and balance, and performance charts.
Flight Training III
Sixty-five (65) hours of single-engine flight, multi-engine flight and simulator time. The course includes preparation for the Private Pilot Multi-Engine Land rating.
Aircraft Systems for Pilots
Studies the following: aircraft systems and engines; propellers and governors; the fuel, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and de‑icing systems; flight controls; weight and balance; and aircraft‑instrument systems.
Flight Training IV
Sixty-five (65) hours of aircraft and simulator time leading to the airplane Multi-Engine and Single-Engine Commercial ratings.
Crew Resource Management
Study of the effective use of resources available to the crew to achieve safe and efficient flight operations. Areas include human factors, communication, conflict resolution, leadership, teamwork, and situational awareness as applied to flight operations.
Flight Instructor Ground School
Ground training to prepare the student for the FAA flight instructor airplane knowledge test. Topics include techniques of teaching, analysis of maneuvers, and lesson planning.
Flight Instructor Flight Training
Flight and ground training to prepare the student for the FAA flight instructor airplane practical test. Topics include the performance, teaching, and analysis of flight maneuvers required for the private and commercial airplane pilot (4 cr. for initial CFI; 2 cr. for CFI add-on).
Basic and Advanced Ground Instructor
Prepares the student for the FAA basic and advanced ground instructor knowledge test. Topics include techniques of teaching aerodynamics, aircraft performance, aircraft systems, weight and balance, meteorology, navigation, and regulations.
Instrument Flight Instructor Ground School
Prepares the student for the FAA instrument flight instructor knowledge test. Topics include techniques of teaching instrument flight, analysis of instrument maneuvers, instrument approaches, en route operations, regulations, and lesson planning.
Instrument Flight Instructor Flight Training
Flight and ground training to prepare the student for the FAA instrument flight instructor airplane practical test. Topics include the performance, teaching, and analysis of attitude instruments, instrument approaches, and en route operations.
Multi‑Engine Flight Instructor
Flight and ground training to prepare the student for the FAA multi‑ engine airplane flight instructor practical test. Topics include the performance, teaching, and analysis of maneuvers and procedures for the multi‑engine airplane (4 cr. for initial CFI; 2 cr. for CFI add-on).
Instrument Ground Instructor
Prepares the student for the FAA instrument ground instructor knowledge test. Topics include the techniques of teaching advanced weather theory, weather reports and forecasts, instrument procedures and regulations, approaches, and en route operations.
Techniques of Mission Flying
Develops special piloting skills required in remote undeveloped bush operations. Topics include pilotage, dead reckoning, GPS navigation, low‑level operations, terrain flying, mountain passes and canyons, cargo drops, short fields, uphill and downhill operations on primitive airstrips, maximum performance techniques, and precision airplane control.
Airline Transport Pilot Ground School
Prepares the student for the FAA airline transport pilot knowledge test. Topics include air‑carrier or air‑taxi regulations, high altitude weather, advanced weight and balance, and the performance and special problems in large airplane operations.
Airline Transport Pilot Flight Training
Flight and ground training to prepare the student for the FAA airline transport pilot airplane practical test. Topics include instrument procedures, in‑flight maneuvers, take‑offs, landings, advanced airplane systems, and emergency procedures.