2023 - 2024 Catalog

Quarters Offered: Fall, Spring

This course introduces the student to Federal Aviation Regulations/Aeronautical Information Manual (FAR/AIM as well as provides a brief history of aviation. Designed to build an understanding of the pilot credentials required for careers in aviation and help students explore various career options within the helicopter and airplane industry. A number of employment opportunities are investigated, including commercial, business, corporate, military and general aviation-related occupations.

Quarters Offered: Summer, Winter

This course introduces the student to the training aircraft used in general aviation, and will look in detail at those aircraft used in this program. Aircraft in current use for the training by the industry will be studied and emphasis placed on basic aircraft system operations, airworthiness issues, ground handling, and pre-flight inspections.

Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

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.

Quarters Offered: Fall, Spring

This aircraft covers the fundamentals of flight, flight operations, aviation weather, aircraft performance, navigation, aircraft systems, aeronautical publications, FAA recalculations, flight planning, radio procedures, meteorology and human factors. This is a comprehensive course that prepares the student for the FAA Private Pilot Airman knowledge test.

Quarters Offered: Summer, Winter

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.Prerequisites: AV 110

Quarters Offered: Summer, Winter

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

Quarters Offered: Fall, Spring

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 test.

Quarters Offered: Summer, Winter

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.Prerequisites: AV 115

Quarters Offered: Summer, Winter

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.

Quarters Offered: Fall, Spring

This course covers fundamentals of Aviation Risk Management. Students will comprehend risk management process that may be applied during the major levels of flight operations including Operational Risk Management (ORM), and Strategic Risk Management for corporate planning. Some sections may have a low-cost text book option.Prerequisites: AV 120

Quarters Offered: Summer, Winter

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.Prerequisites: AV 120

Quarters Offered: Fall, Spring

This provides the student with a thorough overview of aviation business techniques that improve safety awareness. The lectures discuss how promoting safety improves the operational efficiency, enhances learning, and results in a highly reliable organization. Legal aspects and principles of a positive safety culture will be taught. Some sections may have a low-cost text book option.Prerequisites: AV 120

Quarters Offered: Summer, Winter

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.Prerequisites: AV 120

Quarters Offered: Fall, Spring

This course introduces the student to Aviation Accident Investigation responsibilities, techniques and processes. An understanding of the role a pilot plays in mishaps will prepare them to assist the NTSB and the FAA with their roles in mishap investigation and accident prevention. The development of abilities to recognize human error that leads to a mishap chain of event aids the student to avoid situations and enhance their career development.Prerequisites: AV 120

Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter

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 requiredPrerequisites: Pass AV 215 with a C- or better

Quarters Offered: Summer, Winter

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.Prerequisites: AV 110 or GSCI 109

Quarters Offered: Summer, Winter

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,

Quarters Offered: Fall, Spring

This course introduces the student to more advanced procedural tasks including maneuvering of an aircraft solely by reference to instruments, radio navigation procedures and emergency operations prior to in-flight training. The course 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

Quarters Offered: Summer, Winter

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

Quarters Offered: Spring

This course introduces the student to more advanced 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. Some sections may have a no-cost text book option.Prerequisites: AV 210, AV 212 Course Note: Includes 5 flight, 5 ground hours

Quarters Offered: Fall, Spring

The Instrument rating Ground School for helicopter prepares students for the FAA Instrument knowledge test and an FAA Instrument Rating. This course includes an in-depth study of aircraft flight instruments, basic attitude instrument flying, IFR navigation systems and procedures, aviation weather, applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and the required instrument charts for IFR flight.Prerequisites: AV 115

Quarters Offered: Summer, Winter

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.Prerequisites: AV 215

Quarters Offered: Summer, Winter

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

Quarters Offered: Fall, Spring

Covers the advanced aerodynamics 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 Commercial Pilot airman knowledge test.Prerequisites: AV 115

Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

The Professional Pilot flight labs provide ground and flight instruction for students desiring careers as professional pilots in the helicopter industry. The professional pilot course includes certification training for private pilot certification, commercial pilot certificate with instrument rating. Professional Pilot students will be prepared to become Certified Flight Instructors (CFI) and Certified Flight Instructors with the instrument (CFII) helicopter ratings. Some sections may have a no-cost text book option.

Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

The Professional Pilot flight labs provide ground and flight instruction for students desiring careers as professional pilots in the helicopter industry. The Professional Pilot Course includes certification training for the commercial pilot certificate with instrument rating. Professional Pilot students will be prepared to become certified Flight Instructors (CFI) with the instrument (CFII) helicopter rating. Some sections may have a no-cost text book option.

Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

The Professional Pilot flight labs provide ground and flight instruction for students desiring careers as professional pilots in the helicopter industry. The Professional Pilot Course includes certification training for the commercial pilot certificate with instrument rating. Professional Pilot students will be prepared to become certified Flight Instructors (CFI) with the instrument (CFII) helicopter rating. Some sections may have a no-cost text book option.Prerequisites: AV 228

Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

The Professional Pilot flight labs provide ground and flight instruction for students desiring careers as professional pilots in the helicopter industry. The professional Pilot Course includes certification training for the commercial pilot certificate with instrument rating. Professional Pilot students will be prepared to become certified Flight Instructors (CFI) with the instrument (CFII) helicopter rating.Prerequisites: Completion of AV 228 with a "C" or better and successfully pass FAA Private Pilot check ride.

Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

The Professional Pilot flight labs provide ground and flight instruction for students desiring careers as professional pilots in the helicopter industry. The professional pilot course includes certification training for private pilot certification, commercial pilot certificate with instrument rating. Professional Pilot students will be prepared to become Certified Flight Instructors (CFI) and Certified Flight Instructors with the instrument (CFII) helicopter ratings. Some sections may have a no-cost text book option.

Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

The Professional Pilot flight labs provide ground and flight instruction for students desiring careers as professional pilots in the helicopter industry. The professional pilot course includes certification training for private pilot certification, commercial pilot certificate with instrument rating. Professional Pilot students will be prepared to become Certified Flight Instructors (CFI) and Certified Flight Instructors with the instrument (CFII) helicopter ratings. Some sections may have a no-cost text book option.

Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

The Professional Pilot flight labs provide ground and flight instruction for students desiring careers as professional pilots in the helicopter industry. The professional pilot course includes certification training for private pilot certification, commercial pilot certificate with instrument rating. Professional Pilot students will be prepared to become Certified Flight Instructors (CFI) and Certified Flight Instructors with the instrument (CFII) helicopter ratings. Some sections may have a no-cost text book option.

Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

The Professional Pilot flight labs provide ground and flight instruction for students desiring careers as professional pilots in the helicopter industry. The Professional Pilot course includes certification training for the Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument rating. Some sections may have a no-cost text book option.Prerequisites: AV 230 and 231

Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring

This is a classroom course that introduces students to the operations of turbine helicopters, mountain flying, and external load flying. The mountain flying phase will provide students with a working knowledge of operations in and around mountainous terrain. The external load phase covers basic flying skills with and external long line attached to the aircraft. The turbine phase will introduce students to unique operating characteristics of turbine engines.Prerequisites: AV 115

Quarters Offered: Summer, Winter

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.Prerequisites: AV 233, AV 225.

Quarters Offered: Fall, Spring

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. The CFI ground course is for airplane instructionPrerequisites: AV 268

Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

This course introduces the student pilot to basic flight maneuvers and procedures for fixed-wing aircraft. 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 Airplane Private Pilot practical flight test and as the prerequisite to taking the Private Pilot - Airplane test.

Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

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. 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. Some sections may have a no-cost text book option.

Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

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. Some sections may have a no-cost text book option.Prerequisites: AV 262

Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

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. This is part of a comprehensive course that prepares the student for the FAA Instrument Pilot practical flight test. Some sections may have a no-cost text book option.Prerequisites: Private Pilot Certificate

Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

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, VOR, and precision/non-precision approaches. This is part of a comprehensive course that prepares the student for the FAA Instrument Pilot practical flight test. Corequisites: AV 210 Some sections may have a no-cost text book option.

Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

This course introduces the private pilot to flight procedures for cross country flight planning and navigation. The program is designed to train with realistic scenarios involving high performance takeoffs and landings and long-distance flight planning. 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 Instrument Pilot Practical Test. The hours included are needed for the pilot to qualify for the Instrument Airplane Practical Test. Some sections may have a no-cost text book option.Prerequisites: Private Pilot Certificate and completion of AV 263 with a grade of C or higher.

Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

This course introduces the private pilot to flight procedures for cross country flight planning and navigation. The program is designed to train with realistic scenarios involving high performance takeoffs and landings and long-distance flight planning. Computations are used to determine the center of gravity, weight, and balance for complex aircraft loading. This is part of a comprehensive course that prepares the student for the FAA Instrument Pilot Practical Test. The hours included are needed for the pilot to qualify for the Instrument Airplane Practical Test. Some sections may have a no-cost text book option.Prerequisites: AV 266

Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

This course introduces the Pilot to 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, and takeoff/landing performance data. This is part of a comprehensive course that prepares the student for the FAA Commercial Pilot practical flight test. Some sections may have a no-cost text book option.Prerequisites: AV 265 or completion of Instrument Pilot Practical Test

Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

This course introduces the Pilot to 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, and takeoff/landing performance data. This is part of a comprehensive course that prepares the student for the FAA Commercial Pilot practical flight test. Some sections may have a no-cost text book option.Prerequisites: AV 268

Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

This course introduces the pilot to 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, and takeoff/landing performance data. This is part of a comprehensive course that prepares the student for the FAA Commercial Pilot Practical flight test. All hours in this lab are completed in the Advanced Flight Simulator.Prerequisites: AV 265 (Flight Lab Instrument-Airplane) or completion of Instrument Pilot Practical Test.

Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

This course introduces the pilot to advanced procedures for commercial operations and complex aircraft. The program is designed to train with realistic scenarious involving complex aircraft. Various computations are used to determine weight and balance and performance data. Students will learn various propeller and aircraft configurations specific to complex aircraft. This is part of a comprehensive course that prepares the student for the FAA Commercial Pilot practical test. Corequisite: AV 220

Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

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 operations specific to multi-engine aircraft. 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. Some sections may have a no-cost text book option.

Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

The Professional Pilot flight labs provide ground and flight instruction for students desiring careers as professional pilots in the helicopter industry. The Professional Pilot Course includes certification training for the commercial pilot certificate with instrument rating. Professional Pilot students will be prepared to become certified Flight instructors (CFI) with the instrument (CFII) helicopter rating. Some sections may have a no-cost text book option.Prerequisites: Completion of AV 233 with a grade of C or better and successfully pass FAA Commercial Pilot check ride

Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

The Professional Pilot flight labs provide ground and flight instruction for students desiring careers as professional pilots in the helicopter industry. The Professional Pilot Course includes certification training for the commercial pilot certificate with instrument rating. Professional Pilot students will be prepared to become certified Flight instructors (CFI) with the instrument (CFII) helicopter rating. Some sections may have a no-cost text book option.

Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

The Professional Pilot flight labs provide ground and flight instruction for students desiring careers as professional pilots in the helicopter industry. The Professional Pilot Course includes certification training for the commercial pilot certificate with instrument rating. Professional Pilot students will be prepared to become certified Flight instructors (CFI) with the instrument (CFII) helicopter rating. Some sections may have a no-cost text book option.

Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

The Professional Pilot flight labs provide ground and flight instruction for students desiring careers as professional pilots in the helicopter industry. The Professional Pilot Course includes certification training for the commercial pilot certificate with instrument rating. Professional Pilot students will be prepared to become certified Flight instructors (CFI) with the instrument (CFII) helicopter rating. Some sections may have a no-cost text book option.

Quarters Offered: Summer, Winter

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.Prerequisites: AV 220, AV 225

Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

This course introduces the Flight Instructor student to procedural flight tasks focused on student instruction while operating an aircraft. The flight lab is designed to train the flight instructor candidate 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. Some sections may have a no-cost text book option.Prerequisites: Completion of AV 268 with a grade of C or better; Completion of Math 93 or higher with a grade of D or better; Completion of WR 115 or higher with a grade of D or better; Completion of PSYC 101 or BA 204 with a grade of D or better.

Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

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. Some sections may have a no-cost text book option.Prerequisites: AV 268 or Commercial Pilot Certificate.

Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

This course introduces the Flight Instructor to procedural flight tasks focused on student instruction while operating an aircraft solely by the 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 precision/non-precision approaches. This is part of a comprehensive course that prepares the CFI for the FAA Instrument Instructor practical flight test. Some sections may have a no-cost text book option.Prerequisites: AV 292 or Certified Flight Instructor Certificate.

Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

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 precision/non-precision approaches. This is part of a comprehensive course that prepares the CFI for the FAA Instrument Instructor practical flight test. Some sections may have a no-cost text book option.