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AVT 1255 Helicopter Flight Simulator Instruction

Prepares students with the knowledge and practice necessary to successfully control a helicopter solely by reference to flight instruments. Topics include full and partial panel reference, accuracy and proficiency in flying holding patterns and instrument approach procedures and recovery from unusual attitudes and spatial disorientation scenarios. Various other helicopter flight profiles and procedures are also covered. Contact the Department for the current course fee.

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

Prereqs: AVT 1111 and AVT 1126 and Approval of Department 

Outcomes

  • Interpret aircraft instruments and apply principles of basic attitude instrument flight, both full and partial panel.
  • Interpret and accurately demonstrate flying instrument approach procedures and holding pattern entries.
  • Accurately demonstrate recovery from unusual attitudes and spatial disorientation scenarios.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in flying helicopter mission profiles.

Credit Hours: 1

Classroom Hours: 1