Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology · Courses
FLT
32 courses with the subject FLT, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
FLT 101General Aeronautics I3
credit(s) This course covers the first half of the Private Pilot curriculum. Topics include aeronautical decision making, airplane systems and instruments, aerodynamics, the National Airspace System, sources of flight information, and Federal Aviation Regulations. A grade of B or higher is required to complete this course. All students taking this course will utilize five hours of simulator lab time to enhance the Private Pilot and/or ATC-CTI curriculum. An FAA First Class medical certificate is highly recommended, and financial counseling is required for students in the Aircraft Operations program. FAA RATP Qualified
credit(s) This course is the first of three sequential flight training courses that include the requisite aircraft and simulator training and experience required for the FAA Private Pilot License. Students are required to complete Stage I Flight at our FAA Approved Partner Flight School within the semester started. Flight School certifies as to successful completion of Stage I Flight. Flight Fees Apply. 0 Lab Credit Hours
credit(s) This course covers the first half of the Private Pilot curriculum. Topics include aeronautical decision making, airplane systems and instruments, aerodynamics, the National Airspace System, sources of flight information, and Federal Aviation Regulations. A grade of C or higher is required to complete this course. All students taking this course will utilize five hours of simulator lab time to enhance the Private Pilot/ATC curriculum.THIS COURSE IS NOT PART 141 QUALIFIED.
credit(s) This course covers 5 hours of aircraft simulator lab time to enhance and familiarize the student with the private pilot curriculum for Aeronautical Science Students. Flight simulator lessons are a supplement to the ground class. LAB fees apply.
credit(s) This course is the second of three sequential flight training courses that include the requisite aircraft and simulator training and experience required for the FAA Private Pilot License. Students are required to complete Stage II Flight at our FAA Approved Partner Flight School within the semester started. Flight School certifies as to successful completion of Stage II Flight. 0 Lab Credit Hours
credit(s) This course is the third and final of three sequential flight training courses that include the requisite aircraft and simulator training as well as the experience required for the FAA Private Pilot License. Students are required to complete Stage III Flight with Private Pilot Certification at our FAA Approved Partner Flight School within the semester started. Flight School certifies as to successful completion of Stage III Flight with the required Private Pilot License certification by an FAA Designted Pilot Examiner (DPE).
FLT101B, FLT102, FLT102L, and successful completion of the FAA Private Pilots Examination
FLT 101LGeneral Aeronautics I-Lab0
credit(s) This course covers 5 hours of aircraft simulator lab time to enhance and familiarize the student with the private pilot curriculum. Flight simulator lessons are a supplement to the ground class. LAB fees apply.
credit(s) This course covers the second half of the Private Pilot curriculum. Topics include weather theory and forecasting, performance calculations, navigation systems, cross-country flight planning, and applied human factors. A grade of B or higher is required to complete this course, and all required FAA Stage Exams require a minimum grade of 80%. All students taking this course will utilize five hours of simulation time to enhance the Private Pilot and/or the ATC-CTI curriculum. Students must pass the FAA Private Pilots Examination as a requirement of this course. Financial counseling is required for students in the Aircraft Operations program, and an FAA First Class Medical is highly recommended. FAA RATP Qualified.
FLT102L, FLT101B, successful completion of the FAA Provate Pilots Examination
FLT 102ASGeneral Aeronautics II3
credit(s) This course covers the second half of the Private Pilot curriculum. Topics include weather theory and forecasting, performance calculations, navigation systems, cross-country flight planning, and applied human factors. A grade of C or higher is required to complete this course. Simulator Lab fees apply.
credit(s) This course covers 5 hours of aircraft simulator lab time to enhance and familiarize the student with the private pilot curriculum. Flight simulator lessons are a supplement to the ground class. LAB fees apply.
credit(s) This course covers 5 hours of aircraft simulator lab time to enhance and familiarize the student with the private pilot curriculum. Flight simulator lessons are a supplement to the ground class. LAB fees apply.
credit(s) The flight review course will include the review and evaluation of students’ flight operations during general flight training. Explanation and discussion of specific tasks, procedures and maneuvers, in which pilot competency must be obtained and demonstrated as per Airman Certification Standards (ACS), will be conducted on an individual basis. The prerequisite’s for this course are the Private Pilot License, Instrument Rating, and Commercial Pilots License and can only be taken in the students 7th or 8th semester. In addition, students will complete a simulator flight review of FIve Problems. A simulator lab fee is required. FAA RATP Qualified
FAA Private Pilots Examination (FLT101C), FAA Instrument Rating (FLT120B), and FAA Commercial License (FLT330C)
Corequisite
FLT121, FLT331
FLT 120Intermediate Aeronautics4
credit(s) This course covers instrument pilot operations required to safely and accurately operate an airplane under Instrument FlightRules (IFR) within the National Airspace System. It includes a study of the operation of airplane flight instruments and navigation equipment, meteorology, Federal Aviation Regulations pertinent to instrument flight, air traffic control procedures, flight physiology and instrument approach procedures. The course also includes preparation for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) instrument rating written examination which must be completed by the conclusion of this course. A grade of “B” or better is required to complete this course as well as 80% on the Stage/EOC exams along with mandatory attendance requirements. In addition, students are required to take five hours of simulator training. This course must be taken concurrenty with the start of Instrument Flight Training at our contracted flight school. FAA RATP Qualified.
credit(s) This course is the first of two sequential flight training courses that include the requisite instrument and simulator training and experience required for the FAA Instrument Rating. Students are required to complete Stage I Instrument Flight at our FAA Approved Partner Flight School within the semester started. Flight School certifies as to successful completion of Stage I Flight. Flight Fees Apply.
credit(s) This course covers instrument pilot operations required to safely and accurately operate an airplane under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) within the National Airspace System. It includes a study of the operation of airplane flight instruments and navigation equipment, meteorology, Federal Aviation Regulations pertinent to instrument flight, air traffic control procedures, flight physiology and instrument approach procedures. . A grade of “C” or better is required to complete this course. In addition, as part of a laboratory experience, students are required to take five hours of simulator training. THIS COURSE IS NOT PART 141 QUALIFIED.
credit(s) This course covers 5 hours of aircraft simulator lab time to enhance and familiarize the student with the Instrument rating curriculum. Flight simulator lessons are a supplement to the ground class. LAB fees apply.
credit(s) This course is the second of the sequential flight training courses that include the requisite Instrument and simulator training and experience required for the FAA Instrument Rating. Students are required to complete Stage II AND Stage III Instrument Flight at our FAA Approved Partner Flight School within the same semester started. Flight School certifies as to successful completion of Stage II AND Stage III Instrument Flight with the required Instrument Rating certification by an FAA Designated Flight Examiner (DPE).
credit(s) This course covers 5 hours of aircraft simulator lab time to enhance and familiarize the student with the Instrument rating curriculum. Flight simulator lessons are a supplement to the ground class. LAB fees apply.
credit(s) The instrument flight review course will focus on the students’ knowledge related to the actions and tasks in the instrument phases of flight training. The instructor will aid the students in advancing their flight knowledge and skills by sole reference to aircraft instrument systems and operations in the National Airspace System of electronic navigation. On an individual basis, students’ flight activity will be evaluated according to the current published FAA airman certification standards (ACS) for the instrument pilot rating. In addition, students are required to complete five (5) simulator problems.The prerequisite’s for this course are the Private Pilot License, Instrument Rating, and Commercial Pilots License and can only be taken in the students 7th or 8th semester. A simulator lab fee is required. FAA RATP Qualified.
Private Pilots License (FLT101C), Insterument Rating (FLT120B), Commercial Pilots License (FLT330C)
Corequisite
FLT111, FLT331
FLT 230Aviation Weather3
credit(s) Multiple phases of meteorology are examined and applied by students. Principles of meteorology, familiarization with preflight weather briefings, enroute weather reports and weather hazards are studied, preparing students for flight applications. The laboratory portion ensures that the use of Aviation Digital Data Service (ADDS) is completely integrated in flight plan preparation by using weather maps and forecasts. This course, and ATC 200 and ATC200L, can be taken as a basic science elective. Students in the AT-CTI program have the option of taking FLT230 and ATC220L or ATC220 and ATC220L. FAA RATP Qualified
credit(s) This course discusses the theory and operation of aircraft systems. Topics include heating ventilation and air conditioning, oxygen and pressurization, fire detection, anti-icing and deicing, pilot static system, instruments and fuel system. There is also a comprehensive study of engine operations, performance and systems, required maintenance records and manufacturers’ service information. FAA RATP Qualified.
credit(s) This course discusses the theory and operation of aircraft systems as applied to the non-pilot. Topics include various various components of an aircradft such as heating ventilation and air conditioning, oxygen and pressurization, fire detection, anti-icing and deicing, pilot static system, instruments and fuel system. There is also an introduction to the study of engine operations, performance and systems, required maintenance records and manufacturers’ service information.THIS COURSE IS NOT PART 141 QUALIFIED.
credit(s) This course will introduce students to concepts of aviation safety as well as practical methods of maintaining safety. Students will gain factual and conceptual knowledge to conduct current and future aviation operations in a professional and safe manner. The role of safety programs in management is also discussed. FAA RATP Qualified
credit(s) Provides a technical orientation to the national flight and air traffic control systems. This course is suitable for airport and airline management, engineering and students considering education in the Air Traffic Control or Aircraft Operations career fields. Orientation in flight is equivalent to information up to the Commercial level, but does not include operation of aircraft or simulators, and does not require completion of FAA written exams at the Private Pilot, Instrument, or Commercial level. Air Traffic Control information presented covers some of the ATC 200 and ATC 240 level information, but does not include any of the simulation or FAA examination practice courses. No prerequisites, lab, testing or simulator fees. FAA RATP Qualified
credit(s) This course covers federal regulations and operations pertaining to the duties of a commercial pilots license. Principles of advanced flight maneuvers and procedures required to meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards are included. Preparation for FAA commercial pilot written exam is included. A grade of “B” or better is required to pass this course as well as a grde of 80% in all Stage Exams required for this license. The FAA Commercials Pilots Written Examination must be completed as part of this course. This course must be started concurrently with commercial flight training at our contracted flight school. FAA RATP Qualified
credit(s) This course is the first of three sequential flight training courses that include the requisite Commercial and simulator training and experience required for the FAA Commercial License. Students are required to complete Stage I Commercial Flight at our FAA Approved Partner Flight School within the semester started. Flight School certifies as to successful completion of Stage I Commercial Flight. Flight Fees Apply. 0 Lab Credit Hours
credit(s) This course covers federal regulations and operations pertaining to the duties of a commercial pilot. Principles of advanced flight maneuvers and procedures required to meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards are included. A grade of “C” or better is required to pass this course. THIS COURSE IS NOT PART 141 QUALIFIED.
credit(s) The advanced aeronautics lab for non-commercial pilots concentrates on operations of an airplane under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). Students will be introduced on how to utilize IFR flying skills in the College’s flight simulator and take 10 problems. This course has both an academic requirement as well as will requires Flight Simulator Fees.
credit(s) This course is the second of three sequential flight training courses that include the requisite Commercial and simulator training and experience required for the FAA Commercial License. Students are required to complete Stage II Commercial Flight at our FAA Approved Partner Flight School during the semester started. Flight School certifies as to successful completion of Stage II Commercial Flight. 0 Lab Credit Hours
credit(s) This course is the third and final of three sequential flight training courses that include the requisite Commercial and simulator training and experience required for the FAA Commercial License. Students are required to complete Stage III Commercial Flight at our FAA Approved Partner Flight School with Commercial License Certification within the semester started. Flight School certifies as to successful completion of Stage III Commercial Flight with the required Commercial License certification by an FAA DPE. 0 Lab Credit Hours
credit(s) The advanced aeronautics lab for commercial pilot concentrates on operations of an airplane under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). Students will utilize their IFR flying skills in the College’s flight simulator and take 10 problems. This course must be completed during the semester started, and this course requires Flight Simulator Fees. FAA RATP Qualified
credit(s) The commercial pilot flight review lab will focus on those pilot operations required of a commercial pilot, including advanced flight maneuvers and techniques used to develop precision flying skills and instrument flight proficiency, cross-country flight (IFR and VFR), resource management (single- and multi-pilot), accident causes and prevention, safety management systems awareness and pilot continuing education. On an individual basis, students’ flight activity will be evaluated following the current FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS). A prerequisite for this course is the FAA Private Pilots License, Instrument Rating and Commercial pilot certificate. In addition, students will complete Ten (10) flight simulator problems. A simulator lab fee is required. FAA RATP Qualified.
