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AVT 1170 Instrument Pilot Ground School

Basic nonvisual cockpit instrument reference education, including principles of basic attitude instrument flight and limitations of flight instruments, instrument flight procedures for departure, en-route and arrival operations, federal aviation regulations, weather factors and emergency situations.

Division: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Department: Aviation Technology
Repeatable Credit: No
Offered Online: No

Prereqs: AVT 1110 and AVT 1124 AND Approval of Department 

Outcomes

  • Comprehend and apply principles of basic attitude instrument flight and limitations of flight instruments while considering diverse physiological responses.
  • Comprehend and demonstrate the use of instrument flight procedures during departure, enroute, and arrival operations.
  • Identify and apply federal aviation regulations to instrument flight operations in the national airspace system.
  • Demonstrate the ability to recognize, assess, and respond appropriately to emergency situations and identify sources of weather information. Comprehend and analyze weather factors, hazards, and weather conditions.

Credit Hours: 3

Classroom Hours: 3