Practical application of aeronautical skills in a laboratory setting. One hour of lab per week. Co-requisite AVSM 1313.

The course covers a brief historical review of early aviation, the freedom and the power of flight from the 15th. Century drawings and manuscripts of Leonardo de Vinci to modern times, discussing the fundamentals of flight and aeronautical technology, and an introduction to aircraft systems and operations. The dynamics of safety of flight, human factors, interpreting aeronautical graphic representation, introductory navigation, air traffic control and airspace, and aviation weather aspects are topics of discussion. Three hours of lecture per week

Private Pilot Ground (3) Private pilot ground covers the cock pit instruments and system, fundamentals off light, aircraft performance charts, and cross country planning. Three hours of lecture per week.

Private Pilot Flight Lab (3) Practical application of aeronautical skills in a laboratory setting. Three hours of laboratory per week. ( Co-requisite: AVSM 1303).

Overview of Unmanned Aerial Systems(UAS) and their role in the Aviation Industry. Three hours of lecture per week.

Instrument Flight (1) Students will attain the knowledge and skill necessary for Instrument ground and flight rating and exercise the privileges of therating. Completion of the FAA knowledge exam is necessary for this rating. (Pre-requisite: AVSM 1303, Co-requisite: AVSM 2318)

This course provides detailed knowledge of the environmental factors critical to safe flight operations. The course covers weather systems, upper-air characteristics, flight hazards, weather-related to pics in flight safety, meteorological flight planning, use of weather information systems, and there ports and charts used for aviation weather reporting and forecasting. Survey of atmospheric and weather-related phenomena and their impact on flight operations including the inter face of airmen and flight service stations.

This course provides a survey of historical events, practices, and polices of the Emergency management system in the aviation industry.

Instrument Airplane examination. Numerous topics in instrument flight techniques will be presented.

Commercial Pilot Certification Lab (1) Laboratory course providing students opportunities to learn the advanced aerodynamics, aircraft performance, precision maneuvers, extended cross-country, night flight, and FAA regulations.

Provides the student with flight time and instruction to complete all manuevers and operations required in preparation to earn the Federal Aviation (FAA) Multiengine Airplane Class Rating. 1 credit hour.

Provides the student with the flight time & instruction to demonstrate, teach, and evaluate their performance in all maneuvers and operations required to earn the Private Pilot and Commercial Pilot Certificates.

Understanding the principles of theory, and technology of modern avionics systems. Mathematical and conceptual approach for various subsystems including, but not limited to sensory, display, navigation, air date, autopilots, and flight management are examined individually and as an integrated whole. 3 credits.

Successful completion of the course will certify the pilot to perform as a hired or compensated pilot in command of single engine aircraft. Course includes advanced aerodynamics, aircraft performance, precision maneuvers, extended cross-country and night flight, FAA regulations, and an introduction to advanced systems of highly developed futuristic aircraft. FAA approved.

This course is designed to prepare the student for the FAA Multiengine Rating Practical Examination. Successful completion of this course will permit the student to operate as a pilot in command of a multiengine airplane. FAA Approved.

Provide students a basic understanding of GIS structures.

Overview of UAS and their role in the aviation industry.

Chronological development of aviation law, federal and state regulatory functions, rights and liabilities of aviators, commercial air-carrier operations, and the traveling public. Includes FAA regulation sand directives governing airport operations, air carrier safety, and aviation security.

Examine how sensors and payloads on UAS are used.

A study of the fundamentals of airplane flight instruction involving educational principles of the learning and teaching process, communication, teaching methods, critiquing, evaluating, and planning instruction activity.

Flight time and instruction to demonstrate, teach, and evaluate performance of students in all manuevers and operations required to earn the FAA instrument rating. The student will be prepared to for the administration of the oral and practical examinations administered by the FAA. 1credit hour.

Instruction, flight training and practice teaching to obtain the aero nautical skills and know ledge necessary for FAA Certified Flight Instructor, Instruments.

Overview of the proposed NAS Plan including problems such as airspace allocation, airspace usage, Facilities and safety.

Study of different aviation services at airports such as fueling services, ramp operators, and environ mental management. The course will also cover operational management issues including Fixed Based Operations, general aviation, and relationship between private and governmental partners in the industry.

A study of fixed based operations and its function sand responsibilities of managing the facility. The course will also examine sources of profit, management, maintenance and operations.

Expanded use of UAS in the NAS along with the potential issues.

Future potential of UAS in refinery and off shore Installation.

Examine drone flight with high-quality photography and videography.

Examine how sensors and payloads on UAS are used.

Provide the students with the knowledge to build and test UAVs.

This course reviews the current state and future potential of UAS in power and pipeline surveys. The course will provide the knowledge to efficiently complete high voltage power line inspections, and the knowledge to pass API 1169 Pipeline Certificate on pipeline survey exams.

This course prepares the student for the FAA Private Pilot Practical Examination. Successful completion of this course will permit the student to performas apilotin command of single engine aircraft transport of passengers or property without recompense, whether fees or employment.FAA approved.

Basics of Communications (3) In accordance with FAA orders 7110. 65 and 7110.10, the student will identify basic radio and interphone communications, ICAO phonetics, numbers usage, basic phraseology, coordination procedures, purpose and steps of the position relief briefing. Three hours of lecture per week.

Course is required for students to accumulate flight hours and experience. Consists of 36 hours of total flying time, to include 25 hours of solo instruction and 11 hours of dual flying time. Instruction shall be accomplilshed in an approved single engine fixed gear aircraft. 5 hours of pre-flight and post-flight instruction and briefing.

International Flight Theory (3) This course provides descriptions and familiarization of large transport category air craft and their on- board systems from electrical power systems to oxygen systems, to communication systems, and beyond. This course also contains general information and guidance for operators planning oceanic flights, including authorizations needed for operations out side the continental United States. This includes Special Areas of Operation (SAO) such as North Atlantic Minimum Navigation Performance Specifications (NAT/MNPS), Reduced Vertical Separation Minimums (RVSM), Area Navigation (RNAV), and Required Navigation Performance (RNP) air space. Pre-requisite:AVST 312.

Airport Designand Operation (3) The study of planning, design construction of airports. Three hours of lecture per week.

Study of the processes of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling aviation property at fixed based operations.

This courseis a study of the fundamental so fair plane fl ight in struction involving educational principles of the learning and teaching process, communication, teaching methods, critiquing, evaluating, and planning instruction activity.

Provides student the filght time and instruction needed to demonstrate, teach, and evaluate their performance in all maneuvers and operations required to earn the Private Pilot Commercial PIlot Certificates. 1.00 credit hour.

Prepares future aviation professionals with communication and leadership skills to fulfillteam-building roles with government and non-government agenciesduring times of aviation disasters.

Provides the student with the flight time and instructions to demonstrates, teach and evaluate performance of students in all manuevers and operations required to earn the FAA Multiengine Rating. 1.00 Credit hour.

A study of the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of medical is sues associated with flight.