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AERO

9 courses with the subject AERO, 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.

AERO 1200Intro to UAVs3

An introduction to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, as well as the FAA regulations, operations, weather, safety and airspace knowledge required to obtain the FAA part 107 license necessary to operate a UAV for commercial use. This course is only available to students in the Applied Technology Associate of Applied Science program pursuing the Aeronautical Science concentration. This course is only available off-campus through a participating Flight School Partner.

Subject
AERO
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.pennwest.edu
AERO 2200Private Pilot Ground3

This course prepares the student for the FAA Private Pilot Airplane written examination for the private pilot license. This course will introduce pilot training, aviation opportunities, human factors in aviation, aircraft systems, aerodynamic principles, and the flight environment, aeronautical decision making, and FARs (Federal Aviation Regulations) applicable to private pilot flying. This course is only available to students in the Applied Technology Associate of Applied Science program pursuing the Aeronautical Science concentration. This course is only available off-campus through a participating Flight School Partner.

Subject
AERO
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.pennwest.edu
AERO 2400Instrument Pilot Ground3

This course prepares the student for the FAA Instrument Pilot Airplane written examination for the instrument pilot rating. This course will educate the student about the principles of instrument flight. This will include the operation, use, and limitations of flight instruments and instrument navigation systems. The air traffic control system functions and the use of instrument flight charts for IFR planning and flight will also be covered. Emphasis will be placed on advanced human factors and physiological factors directly related to instrument flight. In addition, the student will become familiar with the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) applicable to instrument flight operations. This course is only available to students in the Applied Technology Associate of Applied Science program pursuing the Aeronautical Science concentration. This course is only available off-campus through a participating Flight School Partner.

Subject
AERO
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.pennwest.edu
AERO 2600Commercial Pilot Ground3

This course prepares the student for the FAA Commercial Pilot Airplane written examination for the commercial pilot license. This course will review airports, airspace, flight information, and meteorology, as well as airplane performance, VFR cross-country planning, and navigation. In addition, the student will gain a greater understanding of aviation physiology, aeronautical decision making, and the FARs applicable to commercial pilot operations. Operation of complex aircraft systems, how to predict aircraft performance and advanced aerodynamics will also be covered. This course is only available to students in the Applied Technology Associate of Applied Science program pursuing the Aeronautical Science concentration. This course is only available off-campus through a participating Flight School Partner.

Subject
AERO
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.pennwest.edu
AERO 2800Cert. Flight Instr. Ground3

This course prepares the student for the FAA fundamentals of instruction and flight instructor, airplane airmen knowledge examinations. This course will provide the student with instructional knowledge, skill, and the aeronautical knowledge necessary to meet the requirements of a certified flight instructor certificate with an Airplane Single-Engine Class rating. The student will demonstrate through knowledge assessments and appropriate records that he/she meets the instructional knowledge necessary to obtain a certified flight instructor certificate with an airplane-single-engine class rating. This course is only available to students in the Applied Technology Associate of Applied Science program pursuing the Aeronautical Science concentration. This course is only available off-campus through a participating Flight School Partner.

Subject
AERO
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.pennwest.edu
AERO 3200Private Pilot Flight3

This course prepares the student for the FAA Private Pilot Airplane practical examination for the private pilot license. This course will provide the student with the knowledge, skill, and aeronautical experience necessary to meet the requirements for a private pilot airplane license. The student will demonstrate through knowledge tests, flight tests, and appropriate records that he/she meets the knowledge, skill, and experience requirements necessary to obtain a private pilot license. This course is only available to students in the Applied Technology Associate of Applied Science program pursuing the Aeronautical Science concentration. This course is only available off-campus through a participating Flight School Partner.

Subject
AERO
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.pennwest.edu
AERO 3400Instrument Pilot Flight2

This course will provide the student with the knowledge, skill, and aeronautical experience necessary to meet the requirements for an instrument rating. The student will demonstrate through knowledge tests, flight tests, and appropriate records that he/she meets the knowledge, skill, and experience requirements necessary to obtain an instrument rating. This course is only available to students in the Applied Technology Associate of Applied Science program pursuing the Aeronautical Science concentration. This course is only available off-campus through a participating Flight School Partner.

Subject
AERO
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.pennwest.edu
AERO 3600Commercial Pilot Flight4

This course will provide the student with the knowledge, skill, and aeronautical experience necessary to meet the requirements for a commercial airplane pilot license. The student will demonstrate through knowledge tests, flight tests, and appropriate records that he/she meets the knowledge, skill, and experience requirements necessary to obtain a commercial pilot license. This course is only available to students in the Applied Technology Associate of Applied Science program pursuing the Aeronautical Science concentration. This course is only available off-campus through a participating Flight School Partner.

Subject
AERO
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.pennwest.edu
AERO 3800Cert. Flight Instr. Flight3

This course prepares the student for the FAA fundamentals of instruction and flight instructor, airplane airmen knowledge and practical examinations. This course will provide the student with instructional knowledge, skill, and the aeronautical experience necessary to meet the requirements of a certified flight instructor certificate with an airplane single-engine class rating. The student will demonstrate through knowledge tests, flight tests, and appropriate records that he/she meets the instructional knowledge, skill, and experience necessary to obtain a certified flight instructor certificate with an airplane–single-engine class rating. This course is only available to students in the Applied Technology Associate of Applied Science program pursuing the Aeronautical Science concentration. This course is only available off-campus through a participating Flight School Partner.

Subject
AERO
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.pennwest.edu

Source: Pennsylvania Western University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59