Aviation - Prof.

Pilot Airplane

AV 101 - Careers in Aviation

Designed to help students explore various career options and prepare for a career in
aviation. A variety of employment opportunities are investigated, including commercial,
business, corporate, military, and general aviation. Emphasis will be given to careers in
operations and flight technology. Credits: 3 Lecture: 3

AV 104 - Introduction to Aircraft Systems

Course introduces the student to the training aircraft that are used in general aviation, and
will look in detail at those aircraft used in this program. Aircraft in current use for training
by industry will be studied and emphasis placed on basic aircraft systems operations,
including emergencies. Applicable Aviation Regulations, including the use of Minimum
Equipment Lists, will be studied. Credits: 4 Lecture: 4

AV 108 - Aviation Meteorology Theory

Designed as an introduction to the fundamentals of meteorology and the understanding and
application of basic weather concepts to flight planning and in-flight operations. Emphasis is
placed on maximizing aircraft performance and minimizing exposure to weather hazards.
Study will include atmospheric circulation patterns and resultant weather systems. Detailed
analysis of weather reports and forecasts will place emphasis on pilot flight planning and
decision making with respect to flight operations. Credits: 4 Lecture: 4

AV 110 - Private Pilot

Initial ground instruction in aeronautical skills and knowledge applicable to the Professional
Pilot syllabus and private pilot rating. Course involves an intro to pilot training, human
factors in aviation, and aviation opportunities, with emphasis on flight planning and decision
making, human factors, and crew resource management. Student will attain a basic working
knowledge of subjects including fundamentals of flight, aerodynamics, aircraft instruments
and systems, airspace and airport operations, air traffic control and radar services, radio
communications, basic flight physiology, sources of flight information, fundamentals of
weather theory, aviation weather hazards, interpretation of aviation weather reports and
forecasts, predicting aircraft performance, controlling aircraft weight and balance, VFR
charts, cross country flight planning and VFR navigation, basic instrument flight, flight
dispatching and crew coordination, radio navigation systems, physiological factors involved
in flight safety, dealing with in-flight emergencies, accidents, incidents, applicable Federal
Aviation Regulations, and aeronautical decision making pertinent to Private Pilot flight
operations. 3 hours of flight simulator or PCATD time required. Credits: 5 Lecture: 5

AV 150 - Aerodynamics
Course is an in depth study of aerodynamics, beginning with a brief history of the
development of flight and flight theory. The physics of lift, drag, weight and thrust are
related to airfoil and airplace design and operational characteristics. Aircraft stability and
control are related to airplace performance and safety. Students will demonstrate their
knowledge of aerodynamics through projects in which they predict aircraft performance.
Recommended prerequisite: MTH 95. Credits: 5 Lecture: 5

AV 199 - Selected Topics: Aviation

Credits: 1 to 5

AV 204 - Advanced Aircraft Systems

Course encompasses a detailed study of aircraft systems and structures and enables the
students to progress into heavier, more complex single and multi-engine aircraft. Aircraft in
current use by industry will be studied with an emphasis placed on operations, including
emergencies. Applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, including use of Minimum Equipment
Lists, will be studied. Recommended prerequisite: AV 104. Credits: 4 Lecture: 4

AV 208 - Aviation Meteorology Applications

Course will focus on application of meteorology theory to aviation and the availability,
understanding and use of available weather products for flight planning and in-flight
operations. Emphasis is placed on maximizing aircraft performance and minimizing
exposure to weather hazards. Study will include examining the weather forecasting models,
detailed use and interpretation of graphic weather products, access to telephone and
internet weather briefing sites, and utilization of weather products in flight planning and
decision making. Recommended prerequisite: AV 108 or instructor approval. Credits: 4
Lecture: 4

AV 210 - Instrument Pilot

Course includes ground instruction of aeronautical skills and knowledge applicable to the
instrument pilot certification portion of the Professional Pilot training syllabus.Emphasis is on
flight planning and decision-making. Subjects covered include night flight, flight physiology,
aircraft flight instruments and instrument systems, systems and equipment malfunctions,
attitude instrument flight, instrument preflight procedures, radio navigation systems and
operations, Air Traffic Control system and services, obtaining weather reports and forecasts
for IFR flight, Federal Aviation Regulations applicable to instrument flight IFR departure,
enroute and approach procedures and operations, and IFR emergencies. 10 hours of flight
simulator or PCATD time required. Recommended prerequisite: AV 110; FAA Private Pilot
Rating. Credits: 5 Lecture: 5

AV 220 - Commercial Pilot

Ground instruction of aeronautical skills and knowledge applicable to the commercial pilot
certification portion of the Professional Pilot training syllabus. Subjects covered include night
flight, aviation physiology, advanced aerodynamics, aircraft performance, weight and
balance, complex aircraft operations, advanced airplace systems, commercial operations
and Federal Aviation Regulations for commercial pilots and noncommercial flight operations,
with emphasis on human factors, crew resource management, and decision-making. Course
requires 16 hours of simulator instruction. Recommended prerequisite: AV 110 and/or FAA
Private Pilot Rating. Credits: 4 Lecture: 4

AV 230 - Multi Engine Pilot

Ground instruction of aeronautical skills and knowledge applicable to the commercial and
multi-engine pilot certification portion of the Professional Pilot training syllabus. Emphasis is
on flight planning and decision- making, human factors, and crew resource management.
Includes multi-engine aircraft systems and operations, aerodynamics of multi-engine
aircraft, performance considerations, engine-out operations, emergency operations, multi-
engine instrument operations, and high altitude operations. Course requires 4 hours of flight
simulator or PCATD instruction. Recommended prerequisites: AV 110 and/or FAA Private
Pilot Rating. Credits: 5 Lecture: 5

AV 235 - Human Factors

An intro to the field of human behavior and characteristics as critical factors in the design
and operation of electronic/machine systems. Emphasis is on crew resource management
and human factors, including the study of human performance in complex systems with an
examination of personality, stress, anxiety, fatigue, communication skills, decision-making,
situational awareness, analysis of aviation and accidents, and practical application of human
factors and performance to modern aviation. Three hours of simulator training is required to
complete this course. Credits: 4 Lecture: 4

AV 256 - Certified Flight Instructor Ground School

This course is designed to provide the commercial pilot/ flight instructor applicant with
fundamental concepts and practice for successful flight instruction at the private and
commercial pilot level. Elements include Fundamentals of Instruction, developing lesson
plans for private pilot and commercial pilot syllabus, designing curriculum, creating
objective evaluation and grading criteria, and practical application in presenting technical
material in an interactive classroom setting. Students participate by giving one-on-one flight
briefings, leading classroom discussions, and teaching in a classroom setting. This course
requires 3 hours of simulator instruction. Recommended prerequisites: AV 220; FAA
Commercial Pilot Rating. Credits: 5 Lecture: 5