This course is an introduction to college life in aviation. The course is designed to weave all the elements of the initial college experience with the reality of a career in flying. It will help aviators navigate priorities between campus and the airport where their flying lessons originate. The class teaches planning for the demands of flying and academic studies with an emphasis in preparing for flights. The course provides a comprehensive overview of the aviation degree and a career in aviation.
Class designed to provide basic aeronautical knowledge for the pilot. (The private pilot online training course is taught in the computer lab with an instructor). Federal Aviation Regulations, Aeronautical Information Manual, use of charts for navigation, radio communication, aviation weather, safety, aircraft systems and performance, weight and balance computations, aerodynamics, stall and spin awareness, aeronautical decision-making and preflight preparation. This course prepares students for the written FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Test. It is taken concurrently with AVT 117A
This course consists of approximately 25 hours of dual instruction and solo flight. Lessons and maneuvers taught from the private pilot course taken concurrently. Introduces online scheduling and logbook procedures and includes preflight preparation, airport operations, slow flight and stalls, basic maneuvers, and takeoff and landings. This course prepares students for their first solo flight. Co-requisite: AVT 115.
This course continues from 117A and consists of approximately 25 hours of dual and solo practice. The instruction includes ground reference maneuvers, navigation, basic instrument maneuvers, emergency operations, night operations and post flight procedures. This course prepares students for the FAA Private Pilot Certificate. Prerequisite: AVT 117A.
This is a study of the origins and development of the aviation industry. This course includes a study of the earliest accounts of man’s desire to fly, a historical review of aircraft and industry developments from the Wright Brothers to the latest military, missionary and commercial aircraft.
This course provides practical experience to prepare the student for the instrument rating with emphasis on instrument procedures on cross-country flights. It consists of approximately 35 hours of dual and solo cross-country flying. The course includes 13 lessons in the commercial pilot syllabus. Prerequisite: AVT 117B or a FAA Private Pilot Certificate.
This course will prepare pilots in Missionary Emphasis for all serving on the mission field. It will cover personal and technical skills required, motivation, lifestyle, language, culture, spiritual, and family life in the field. It will also cover flight skills required to prepare for technical assessment flight and maintenance training requirements for missionary pilots. It will prepare students for their missonary intercultural exchange and introduce aspects of accounting, raising support and international travel.
This course seeks to cover aviation weather basics, atmospheric circulation systems, aviation weather hazards, and the application of aviation weather knowledge. The course teaches basic knowledge of weather pertinent to aviation with a view to understanding and safely flying in instrument meteorological conditions. Course includes elements of flight weather briefings, chart and graphical interpretation and aeronautical decision-making.
This course prepares the student for the FAA Instrument Knowledge Test. The Instrument Rating Online training course is taught in the computer lab with an instructor. It consists of the Federal Aviation Regulations, the Aeronautical Information Manual, air traffic control, navigation and approaches, use of enroute and approach charts, analysis of aviation weather, safe and efficient operation of aircraft in instrument conditions, recognition of critical weather situations, aeronautical decision making and crew resource management. Prerequisite: FAA Private Pilot Certificate.
This course prepares the student to take the FAA Instrument Flight Test. It covers VOR, NDB, and GPS navigation, full and partial panel emergency operations, and post flight procedures. The course is 11 flights, approximately 12 flight hours. Prerequisite: FAA Private Pilot Certificate
This course prepares the student to take the FAA Instrument Flight Test. It covers VOR, NDB, ILS and GPS approaches, holding and emergency procedures. It also covers IFR cross country normal and emergency procedures. The course is 18 flights, approximately 23 flight hours. Prerequisite: FAA Private Pilot Certificate
Aircraft Systems and Performance is designed to provide students with aircraft systems knowledge beyond the basic private pilot level including engine operation, limitations, and performance. Students will study theory of carbureted and turbocharged reciprocating engines as well as theory of turbine engines. Students will learn simple maintenance procedures and logging requirements. This course teaches advanced aerodynamics, the science of engine operation, understanding angle of attack and safe operation in extreme aerodynamic flight envelopes. It also teaches aircraft performance in normal and abnormal situations as well as high altitude operations. Prerequisite: FAA Private Pilot Certificate
This course provides the student with a detailed introduction to aviation safety and the associated components of pilot psychology, physiology of flight, human factors, and aircraft technology, weather related accidents and accident investigation. Prerequisite: AVT 117B or a FAA Private Pilot Certificate.
This course provides practical experience for the cross-country requirements, navigational piloting skills, and total flight time necessary for meeting the aeronautical experience requirements for a Commercial Pilot Certificate. Course is 14 flights, approximately 27 flight hours. Prerequisite: FAA Private Pilot Certificate and Instrument rating
This course provides the student with the aeronautical knowledge to pass the FAA Commercial Written Test. It consists of the Federal Aviation Regulations pertaining to commercial operations, accident reporting requirements of the NTSB, aerodynamics and the principles of flight, meteorology, safe and efficient operation of aircraft, weight and balance computations, use of performance charts, performance limitations, use of aeronautical charts, use of navigational facilities, function of aircraft systems, maneuvers, procedures, and emergency operations appropriate to the aircraft, night and high altitude operations and operations within the National Airspace System. Prerequisite: AVT 216 and a FAA Private Pilot Certificate.
This course prepares the student for the FAA Commercial Pilot Flight Test. It consists of preflight operations, airport operations, short-field takeoffs and landings, performance maneuvers, ground reference maneuvers, slow flight and stalls, emergency operations, and complex flight maneuvers. Course is 23 flights, approximately 34 flight hours. Prerequisite: FAA Private Pilot Certificate and Instrument rating.
This course prepares the student for the FAA Commercial Pilot Flight Test. It consists of complex aircraft operations in aircraft with controllable pitch propeller, retractable landing gear and greater than 200 hp. Course includes practice in emergency operations, high altitude operations, special operations and post-flight procedures. Course is 18 flights, approximately 24. Prerequisite: AVT 317A, FAA Private Pilot Certificate and Instrument rating.
This course will provide the student a study of the physical principles of airplane aerodynamics, thereby fostering an appreciation of the factors affecting aircraft performance, stability and control, and special flight conditions. Prerequisite: AVT 218B.
Designed to explore the scope of all regulations concerning aviation and the development of federal, state, and local regulatory functions, and rights and liabilities of pilots including buying and selling aircraft. Students will examine case histories, liens, security interest in aircraft, international bilateral and multilateral agreements, and criminal statutes. This course covers aspects of FAA certificate action, the appeal process and mitigation procedures including NASA ASRS program. Prerequisite: FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate or permission from Aviation Director.
These courses prepare students in the maneuvers and procedures required by FAA for adding a MULTI-ENGINE rating, TURBINE TRANSITION, INSTRUMENT FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR, SEAPLANE or other advanced FAA rating/certificate to their Commercial Pilot Certificate. One to five units will be awarded depending on the average time required for the rating. Prerequisite: FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with an Instrument rating. Permission from Director of Aviation
This course prepares the student for the FAA Fundamentals of Instruction Knowledge test. It consists of studying the learning process, elements of effective teaching, student evaluation and testing, course development, lesson planning and classroom training techniques. The course includes aeronautical knowledge areas for a recreational, private, and commercial pilot certificate. The course is 22 lessons, approximately 43 classroom hours. Prerequisite: FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate and Instrument rating.
This course covers the operations necessary to operate twin-engin aircraft. Normal and abnormal procedures are included along with a discussion of the systems and aerodynamics normally associated wtih these aircraft. Regulations for commercial pilots are included. Multi-engine flight and all related maneuvers required by FAA Practical Test Standards Rating. Prerequisites: AVT 218B, 317B.
This course prepares the student for the Certified Flight Instructor practical test. It consists of fundamentals of instructing, technical subjects, preflight preparation, airport operations, takeoffs, landings, go-arounds, fundamentals of flight, performance maneuvers, ground reference maneuvers, slow flight, stalls, spins, basic instrument maneuvers, emergency operations and post-flight procedures. Course consists of 26 flights, approximately 25 flight hours. Prerequisite: FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate and Instrument rating.
This capstone course is designed to develop and demonstrate an attitude of professional behavior as a member of a flight crew. The course emphasizes Crew Resource Management concepts of the communication process, problem solving, workload management and situational awareness. Course covers Human Factors and Flight Physiology and prepares students for the airline/commercial/missionary application process, resume and job interview preparation and practice. Prerequisite: FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate. Co-requisite: AVT 416, Flight Instructor Flight Training. (CAPSTONE)
Directed research on a topic not covered in organized classes. May be repeated, but the total number of credit hours in directed research may not exceed ten percent (10%) of the total number of credit hours required for graduation. Requires permission of Department Chair, academic advisor, and supervising professor. Fee.
Directed research on a topic not covered in organized classes. May be repeated, but the total number of credit hours in directed research may not exceed ten percent (10%) of the total number of credit hours required for graduation. Requires permission of Department Chair, academic advisor, and supervising professor. Fee.
A directed work experience in an area related to aviation. The internship will be individually arranged and supervised by both the Aviation Department and a professional in the aviation field. Prerequisite: Senior standing and permission from Aviation Director.