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, Mathematics and Engineering
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