Course Schedule for Winter 2023

AV 050 CA
FLIGHT SIMULATOR
 

AV 105 OA
INTRO TO AIRPLANE SYSTEMS
Introduces the student to training aircraft used in general aviation, and will look in detail at aircraft used in this program. Aircraft in current use for the training by industry will be studied and emphasis placed on basic aircraft system operations, airworthiness issues, ground handling, and pre-flight inspections. 

AV 111 OA
GROUND-PRIVATE (ADV) -AIRPLANE
This course covers more advanced fundamentals of flight, flight operations, aviation weather, aircraft performance, navigation, aircraft systems, aeronautical publications, FAA regulations, flight planning, radio procedures, and human factors. This is a comprehensive course that prepares the student for the FAA Private Pilot Airman knowledge & practical test. Prerequisite: AV 110 

AV 112 OA
GROUND-PRIVATE (SIMULATOR) AIRPLANE
This course introduces the student to basic airplane operations prior to in-flight training. The Basic Aviation Training Device simulation is designed to train with realistic scenarios involving takeoffs and landings, stalls, upset recognition and recovery techniques, and ground reference maneuvers. This is part of a comprehensive course that prepares the student for the FAA Private Pilot practical flight test. Course Note; Includes 5 flight, 5 ground hours 

AV 116 CA
GROUNG-PRIVATE (ADV)- HELICOPTER
This course covers the fundamentals of helicopter flight, flight operations, aviation weather, aircraft performance, navigation, aircraft systems, aeronautical publications, FAA regulations, flight planning, radio procedures, meteorology, and human factors. This is a comprehensive course that prepares the student for the FAA Private Pilot airman knowledge and Practical test. Prerequisite: AV 115 

AV 120 OW
INTRO TO AVIATION SAFETY MGT SYSTEM
This course introduces the student to Aviation Safety Management Systems (ASMS) as defined by the International Civil Aviation Organization. The student will review U.S. Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circular AC120-92 guiding ASMS in commercial aviation operations. A comprehensive review of the four components of Policy, Risk Management, Safety Assurance, and Safety Promotion will build a foundational understanding of SMS for aviation operations. 

AV 120 WW
INTRO TO AVIATION SAFETY MGT SYSTEM
This course introduces the student to Aviation Safety Management Systems (ASMS) as defined by the International Civil Aviation Organization. The student will review U.S. Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circular AC120-92 guiding ASMS in commercial aviation operations. A comprehensive review of the four components of Policy, Risk Management, Safety Assurance, and Safety Promotion will build a foundational understanding of SMS for aviation operations. 

AV 122 OW
ASMS-QUALITY ASSURANCE
Prepares the student to apply Quality Assurance principles to aviation safety systems. Students will study quality assurance and understand its applications for ASMS and continuous improvement. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the five components of assurance including system operation, data collection, assessment, and corrective action. Students will understand how program review and auditing enhance operational safety and efficiency. Prerequisite: AV 120 

AV 124 OW
AVIATION HUMAN FACTORS (AHF)
AHF furthers the student understanding of flight physiology and airman psychology factors that have effects on individual airworthiness. Students will gain awareness of physical and mental indicators that may result in poor decision-making or incapacity in the flight environment. Subjects include discussions on the issues of self-medication, fatigue, physical fitness, and hazardous attitudes as they relate to pilot performance. Students demonstrate knowledge of FAA medical certificate requirements and relate medical standards to personal safety. Prerequisite: AV 120 

AV 135 CA
AVIATION GPS
Acquaints the student pilot with global position systems or GPS. Includes what GPS is, its uses, it's shortcomings and will include field experience in the use of equipment. Lab required Prerequisite: Pass AV 215 with a C- or better 

AV 135 OA
AVIATION GPS
Acquaints the student pilot with global position systems or GPS. Includes what GPS is, its uses, it's shortcomings and will include field experience in the use of equipment. Lab required Prerequisite: Pass AV 215 with a C- or better 

AV 208 CA
METEOROLOGY II-WEATHER DECISION
This course prepares the student to apply fundamental weather information to practical flight planning problems. This course focuses on weather factors that the Federal Aviation Administration identifies as key elements involved in controlled flight into terrain, (CFIT) types of accidents. This course will train aviation students on meteorology to ensure a practical knowledge of weather phenomena, including the principles of frontal systems, icing, fog, thunderstorms, and wind shear. The course emphasizes practical concepts and critical decision-making to enable students to retain and use the information in real world low-level operations, and to mitigate hazardous weather conditions such as thunderstorms or winter flight conditions. Prerequisite: AV 108 or GSCI 109 

AV 210 OA
GROUND-INSTRUMENT AIRPLANE
The instrument Ground School prepares students for the FAA instrument Knowledge test and an FAA instrument flight exam. The course includes an in-depth study of aircraft flight instruments, basic altitude instrument flying, IFR navigation systems and procedures, aviation weather, applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and the required instrument charts for IFR flight. Prerequisites: AV 110, 

AV 212 OA
GROUND-INSTRUMENT SIMULATOR
This course introduces the student to procedural tasks including maneuvering of an aircraft solely by reference to instruments, radio navigation procedures and emergency operations prior to in-flight training while using a classroom- based Aviation Training Device simulator. The simulator is designed to train with realistic scenarios involving instrument departures and approach to landing, and use of navigation aids such as GPS, ILS, VOR and ADF. This is part of a comprehensive course that prepares the student for the FAA Instrument Pilot practical flight test. Course Note: Includes 5 flight, 5 ground hours 

AV 216 CA
GROUND INSTRUMENT (ADV)- HELICOPTER
The instrument rating ground school for helicopter prepares students for the FAA instrument knowledge test and an FAA instrument rating. Includes an in-depth study of aircraft flight instruments, basic altitude instrument flying, IFR navigation systems and procedures, aviation weather, applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and the required instrument charts for IFR flight. Prerequisite: AV 215 

AV 220 OA
GROUND-COMMERCIAL AIRPLANE
This course covers the advanced aerodynamics of flight, flight operations, aviation weather, aircraft performance, navigation, aircraft systems, aeronautical publications, FAA regulations, flight-planning, radio procedures, meteorology, and human-factors. This is a comprehensive course that prepares the student for the FAA Commercial Pilot Airman Knowledge test. Prerequisites: AV 110 

AV 255 CA
CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR GROUND
The Certified Flight Instructor Ground teaches techniques of flight and ground instruction. The Fundamentals of Instruction (FOI) will emphasize how students learn, recognition of hazardous altitudes, and skill retention techniques. Students will learn how to effectively teach all material that is covered in Private, Instrument and Commercial ratings as prescribed by the FAA. This is a comprehensive course that prepares the student for the Fundamentals of Instruction, CFI Knowledge test and CFI Instrument Knowledge test for helicopter instruction. Prerequisite: AV 233, AV 225. 

AV 262 OA
FLIGHT LAB PRIVATE PILOT-AIRPLANE
This course introduces the Student Pilot to basic flight maneuvers and procedures. This is part of a comprehensive course that prepares the student for the FAA Sport Pilot practical flight test and as the prerequisite to taking the Private Pilot flight test. In addition, this course introduces more advanced flight maneuvers and procedures. The program is designed to train with realistic scenarios involving takeoffs and landings, stalls, upset recognition and recovery techniques, and ground reference maneuvers. This is part of a comprehensive course that prepares the student for the FAA Private Pilot practical flight test. 

AV 263 OA
FLIGHT LAB ADV PRIVATE-AIRPLANE
This course introduces the Student Pilot to more advanced procedures for cross country flight planning and navigation. The program is designed to train with realistic scenarios involving takeoffs and landings, stalls, upset recognition and recovery techniques, and ground reference maneuvers. This is part of a comprehensive course that prepares the student for the FAA Private Pilot practical flight test. Prerequisite: AV 262 Section with No-cost Course Materials

AV 264 OA
FLIGHT LAB INSTRUMENT-AIRPLANE
This course introduces the student to procedural flight tasks focused on operating an aircraft solely by reference to instruments, radio navigation procedures and emergency operations during in-flight training. The flight lab is designed to train with realistic scenarios involving instrument departures and approach to landing, and use of navigation aids such as GPS, ILS, VOR, and ADF. This is part of a comprehensive course that prepares the student for the FAA Instrument Pilot practical flight test. Prerequisite: Private Pilot Certificate 

AV 265 OA
FLIGHT LAB INSTRUMENT-AIRPLANE
This course introduces the student to more advanced procedural flight tasks focused on operating an aircraft solely by reference to instruments, radio navigation procedures and emergency operations during in-flight training. The flight lab is designed to train with realistic scenarios involving instrument departures and approach to landing, and use of navigation aids such as GPS, ILS, VOR, and ADF .This is part of a comprehensive course that prepares the student for the FAA Instrument Pilot practical flight test. Prerequisites: AV 210, AV 264 

AV 266 OA
FLIGHT LAB COMMERCIAL-AIRPLANE
This course introduces the Pilot to flight procedures for commercial maneuvers and cross country flight planning and navigation. The program is designed to train with realistic scenarios involving high performance takeoffs and landings, and advanced ground reference maneuvers. Various computations are used to determine center of gravity, weight, and balance for complex aircraft loading. This is part of a comprehensive course that prepares the student for the FAA Commercial Pilot practical flight test. *Prerequisite:Private Pilot Certificate 

AV 267 OA
FLIGHT LAB COMMERCIAL PLT2-AIRPLANE
This course introduces the Pilot to more advanced procedures for commercial maneuvers and cross country flight planning and navigation. The program is designed to train with realistic scenarios involving high performance takeoffs and landings, and advanced ground reference maneuvers. Various computations are used to determine center of gravity, weight, and balance for complex aircraft loading. This is part of a comprehensive course that prepares the student for the FAA Commercial Pilot practical flight test. Prerequisite: AV 266 

AV 268 OA
FLIGHT LAB COMMERCIAL-AIRPLANE
This course introduces the Pilot to more advanced procedures for commercial maneuvers and cross country flight planning and navigation. The program is designed to train with realistic scenarios involving high performance takeoffs and landings, and advanced ground reference maneuvers. Various computations are used to determine center of gravity, weight, and balance for complex aircraft loading. This is part of a comprehensive course that prepares the student for the FAA Commercial Pilot practical flight test. Prerequisite: AV 267 *Pre-requisite Instrument Rating for Additional 35 Hours 

AV 269 OA
FLIGHT LAB COMMERCIAL-AIRPLANE
This course introduces the Pilot to more advanced procedures for commercial maneuvers and cross country flight planning and navigation. The program is designed to train with realistic scenarios involving high performance takeoffs and landings, and advanced ground reference maneuvers. Various omputations are used to determine center of gravity, weight, and balance for complex aircraft loading. This is part of a comprehensive course that prepares the student for the FAA Commercial Pilot practical flight test. Prerequisite: AV 268 *Pre-requisite Instrument Rating 

AV 272 OA
AIRPLANE FLIGHT LAB-COMPLEX AIRCRAF
This course introduces the Pilot to more advanced procedures for commercial operations and complex aircraft. The program is designed to train with realistic scenarios involving complex aircraft takeoffs and landings, and advanced emergency maneuvers. Various computations are used to determine center of gravity, weight, and balance for complex aircraft loading. This is part of a comprehensive course that prepares the student for the FAA Commercial Pilot practical flight test. Prerequisite: AV 220 

AV 278 OA
FLIGHT LAB (ADV)-MULTI ENGINE
This course introduces the pilot to multi-engine aircraft operation focused on commercial maneuvers and cross country flight planning and navigation. The program is designed to train with realistic scenarios involving high performance takeoffs and landings, and advanced ground reference maneuvers. Various computations are used to determine center of gravity, weight, and balance for complex aircraft loading. This is part of a comprehensive course that prepares the student for the FAA Multi-Engine Pilot practical flight test. Prerequisites: AV 220 Section with No-cost Course Materials

AV 290 CA
AVIATION CAPSTONE
The aviation capstone is meant for students ready to graduate with all of their flight ratings and enter the job market. Students will learn how to write an effective aviation resume, present themselves as professionals in the field, and prepare for their first aviation job. Prerequisite: AV 220, AV 225 

AV 292 OA
FLIGHT LAB CFI-AIRPLANE
This course introduces the Flight Instructor to procedural flight tasks focused on student instruction while operating an aircraft. The flight lab is designed to train the student how to instruct basic flight maneuvers with realistic scenarios. This is part of a comprehensive course that prepares the CFI for the FAA Flight Instructor practical flight test. Prerequisite: Completion of AV 268 with a grade of "C" or better, and successfully pass FAA Commercial Pilot check ride. 

AV 293 OA
FLIGHT LAB CFI-2-AIRPLANE
This course introduces the Flight Instructor to procedural flight tasks focused on student instruction while operating an aircraft. The flight lab is designed to train the student how to instruct basic flight maneuvers with realistic scenarios. This is part of a comprehensive course that prepares the CFI for the FAA Flight Instructor practical flight test. 

AV 294 OA
FLIGHT LAB CFII-AIRPLANE
This course introduces the Flight Instructor to procedural flight tasks focused on student instruction while operating an aircraft solely by reference to instruments, radio navigation procedures and emergency operations during inflight training. The flight lab is designed to train with realistic scenarios involving instrument departures and approach to landing, and use of navigation aids such as GPS, ILS, VOR, and ADF. This is part of a comprehensive course that prepares the CFI for the FAA Instrument Instructor practical flight test. 

AV 295 OA
FLIGHT LAB CFII-2-AIRPLANE
This course introduces the Flight Instructor to procedural flight tasks focused on student instruction while operating an aircraft solely by reference to instruments, radio navigation procedures and emergency operations during inflight training. The flight lab is designed to train with realistic scenarios involving instrument departures and approach to landing, and use of navigation aids such as GPS, ILS, VOR, and ADF. This is part of a comprehensive course that prepares the CFI for the FAA Instrument Instructor practical flight test.