Career Pilots Course Descriptions
AIRP 1307 - Aviation Meteorology
- 3 sem. hrs. (3-2-0)
In-depth coverage of meteorological phenomena affecting aircraft flight.
Topics include basic concepts of aviation meteorology in the study of
temperature, pressure, moisture, stability, clouds, air masses, fronts,
thunderstorms, icing, and fog. Also
includes analysis and use of weather data for flight planning.
Three lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: THEA Reading. Lab˙Fee
- $24
AIRP
1313 - Introduction to Aviation - 3 sem. hrs.(3-0-0)
A study of the historical development of the aviation industry, including key
events in civil, military, and space exploration and an overview of legislation
relating to aviation. Three lecture
hours per week. Prerequisite: None
AIRP 1315 - Private Flight
- 3 sem. hrs. (2-3-0)
Flight training to prepare the student for the completion of the Federal
Aviation Administration private pilot certification process, including dual and
solo flight in the areas of maneuvers and cross-country navigation.
Two lecture and three lab hours per week.
Co-requisite: AIRP 1317 - Private Pilot Ground School.
Lab Fee- $24
AIRP 1317 - Private Pilot
Ground School - 3 sem. hrs. (3-0-0)
Basic ground school for the Private Pilot Certificate, providing the student
with the necessary aeronautical knowledge that can be used for private pilot
certification. Topics include
principles of flight, radio procedures, weather, navigation, aerodynamics, and
Federal Aviation Administration regulations.
Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite:
THEA Reading, Writing, and Math
AIRP 1341 - Advanced Air
Navigation - 3 sem. hrs. (3-0-0)
Advanced ground school development with emphasis on FAA regulations pertaining
to airport symbols and markings, airspace, emergency procedures, definitions and
abbreviations, pilot certification, general operating rules, and the
Aeronautical Information Manual. This
course may be used as part of the program leading to the Instrument rating and
the Commercial Pilot Certificate. Three
lecture hours per week. Prerequisite:
THEA Reading.
AIRP 1343 - Aerodynamics -
3 sem. hrs. (3-0-0)
Study of the general principles of the physical laws of flight.
Topics include physical terms and the four forces of flight, lift,
weight, thrust, and drag; aircraft design; stability control; and high-speed
flight characteristics. Three
lecture hours per week. Prerequisite:
THEA Reading and Math
AIRP 1345 - Aviation
Safety - 3 sem. hrs. (3-0-0)
A study of the fundamentals essential to the safety of flight.
A survey of the aviation industry including decision-making factors,
accident reporting, accident investigation, air traffic systems, and aircraft
technologies. Three lecture hours
per week. Prerequisite: THEA
Reading
AIRP 1347 - Human Factors
In Aviation - 3 sem. hrs. (3-0-0)
Instruction in flight physiology, the decision-making process, pilot health
maintenance, psychological aspects of flight, human behavior as related to the
aircraft cockpit, and aeromedical information of significance to flight crews.
Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite:
THEA Reading
AIRP 1351 - Instrument
Ground School - 3 sem. hrs. (3-0-0)
A study of basic instrument radio and navigation fundamentals used in instrument
flight. Topics include a
description and practical use of aerial navigation systems and instruments,
charts used for instrument flight, and Federal Aviation Administration
certification. Three lecture hours
per week. Prerequisite: AIRP 1317 -
Private Pilot Ground School
AIRP 1355 - Intermediate
Flight - 3 sem. hrs. (2-3-0)
Provides students with flight hours and skills necessary to fulfill solo
cross-country hours required for the Federal Aviation Administration Commercial
Pilot, single engine land, airplane rating.
Two lecture and three lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: AIRP 1317 - Private Pilot Ground School and AIRP 1315 -
Private Flight. Lab Fee- $24
AIRP 2336 - Certified
Flight Instructor - Airplane - 3 sem hrs. (2-3-0)
Flight instruction necessary to qualify for the Federal Aviation Administration
Certified Flight Instructor - Airplane Certificate.
Topics include ground and flight instruction.
Two lecture and three lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: F.A.A. Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating. Lab Fee- $24
AIRP 2337 - Commercial
Ground School - 3 sem. hrs. (3-0-0)
A study of advanced aviation topics that can be used for Federal Aviation
Administration certification at the commercial pilot level.
Includes preparation for the Commercial Airplane written test.
Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite:
AIRP 1317 - Private Pilot Ground School
AIRP 2339 - Commercial
Flight - 3 sem. hrs. (2-3-0)
Flight instruction necessary to qualify for the Federal Aviation Administration
Commercial Pilot Certificate. Instruction
includes both dual and solo flight training to prepare the student for mastery
of all commercial pilot maneuvers. Two
lecture and three lab hours per week. Capstone
course that consolidates the student's learning experiences.
Prerequisite: AIRP 1355 - Intermediate Flight. Lab˙Fee˙‑˙$24
AIRP 2349 - Instructor Ground
School - 3 sem. hrs. (3-0-0)
Skill development in the fundamentals of teaching and learning in
aviation-oriented environment. Introduction
to the techniques of instruction and analysis of flight maneuvers.
Topics include flight instructor responsibilities and federal aviation
regulations relating to the instructor rating.
Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite:
F.A.A. - Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating
AIRP 2350 - Instrument
Flight - 3 sem. hrs. (2-3-0)
Preparation for completion of the Federal Aviation Administration Instrument
Pilot Rating with mastery of all instrument procedures.
Two lecture and three lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: AIRP 1315 - Private Flight.
Lab Fees$24
AIRP 2351 - Multiengine
Flight - 3 sem. hrs. (2-3-0)
Preparation for the multiengine class rating which will be added to a current
pilot certificate. Includes
explanation and demonstration of all required Federal Aviation Administration
normal and emergency operations and procedures.
Two lecture and three laboratory hours per week.
Lab Fee- $24
AIRP 2355 - Propulsion
Systems - 3 sem. hrs. (3-0-0)
In-depth coverage of aircraft engine theory and principles of operation of
various types of aircraft engines including reciprocating, turboprop, turbojet,
and turbo fan. Topics include
propellers, superchargers, engine accessories, controls, and instrumentation.
Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite:
THEA Reading