40 courses with the subject AER, 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.
This course provides a broad survey of all aspects of the aerospace industry including its history and development.
This course provides additional academic ground training for the Private Pilot Certificate. Aeronautical topics include complete coverage of the POH (Pilots Operating Handbook), an in-depth examination of the A/FD (Airport Facility Directory), aircraft systems, performance, flight planning, and weight and balance. E6-B and electronic computer usage will also be covered. Selections from the Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, Airplane Flying Handbook, and the AIM will supplement as needed. Again, there are hundreds of facts to learn making this course information intensive. Students will bring all relevant books, guides, and calculators to each class meeting.
This course provides academic ground training for the Private Pilot Certificate by studying the Test Prep Private Pilot book. It is the intention of this course to cover every question (nearly 1000) in the Test Prep book and concentrate on any test questions which present difficulty to any class member. This course will result in a sign- off by the Instructor to each student who achieves at least an 85 on the Final and has demonstrated competence on other tests during the semester and is otherwise prepared to take the FAA Written Exam. After students take the FAA Written Exam, they will give a copy of the test results to their professor and to the chief pilot before the end of that semester. Students will bring all relevant texts, books, plotter, and calculators to each class. Students who take this course are encouraged to meet two hours a week with aviation tutors. Also, students will use the Private Pilot Prepware, which is available online and complete test sections after they are covered in class.
Academic ground training for the Private Pilot Certificate. Aeronautical topics include principles of flight, FAA regulations, visual flight rules, aircraft systems and performance, meteorology, navigation, aviation physiology and flight planning. Students must complete thirty-five hours of ground instruction and attain a passing score on the course completion examination to complete the course.
Introduction to dual flight instruction, takeoffs and landings, airport operations, emergency procedures, and solo flights. Students must successfully meet all FAA flight proficiency requirements. Prerequisites: FAA Student Pilot Certificate and FAA Medical Class III certificate or higher medical certificate.
Dual flight instruction, solo and cross-country flights, flight maneuvers, navigation, emergency operations, and review of FAA Private Pilot requirements. Forty-seven flight hours must be completed and all oral and flight stage checks successfully passed for completion of the FAA Private Pilot course. . Prerequisites: FAA Student 61 | A v e r e t t U n i v e r s i t y A c a d e m i c C a t a l o g 2 0 2 6 - 2 0 2 7
A study of basic concepts and processes of atmospheric phenomena. The earth's atmospheric composition, wind, pressure, temperature, moisture, clouds, air masses, fronts, thunderstorms, icing, fog, and jet streams are included. Weather data studied include constant pressure maps, surface weather observations, surface maps, and other related weather reports.
This course explores the historical roots of aviation safety, the role of attitudes on safety procedures, safety legislation, organizations, and safety planning. It examines in depth the roles of the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration in accident prevention and investigation including aviation accident analysis, federal and state legislation, safety programs, accident reports, sources of accidents, and safety trends.
Part 135 involves operators who are involved in fractional, charter, and freight operations. Most students will be involved in this aspect of the aviation industry for their first work experience in the industry. Part 121 operations are primarily related to airline operators. The course will cover the regulations involved in these operations and operational considerations such as initial training, ongoing training, upgrade training, emergency training and hazmat operations. The objective of the course will be to equip the student with a working knowledge of the 135/121 work environment.
This course provides additional academic ground training for the instrument rating. Information that should be standard knowledge, but is not included in the ground school course due to time constraints will now be introduced. Subjects covered include: IFR Operations in the National Airspace System, Takeoffs, and Departures, En-route Operations, Arrivals, Approaches, System Improvement Plans, Human Factors, Aerodynamic Factors, Flight Instruments, Navigation Systems, Attitude Instrument Flying, Emergency Operations, Meteorology, Regulations, and the AIM. Again, there are hundreds of facts to learn making this course information intensive. Students will bring all pertinent texts, books, guides, and calculators to each class meeting.
This course provides test preparation for the Instrument Pilot rating by studying the Test Prep Instrument Rating book. It is the intention of this course to cover every question (nearly 1000) in the Test Prep book and concentrate on any test questions which present difficulty to any class member. This course will result in a sign-off by the instructor to each student who achieves at least an 85 on the final and has demonstrated competence on other tests during the semester and is otherwise prepared to take the FAA Written Exam. After students take the FAA Written Exam, they will give a cop of the test results to their professor and to the chief pilot before the end of that semester. Students will bring all relevant texts, books, plotter, and calculators to every class. Students who take this course are encouraged to meet two hours a week with aviation tutors. Also, students will use the Instrument Test Prepware which is available online and complete test sections after they are covered in class.
Academic instruction for the Instrument Rating. Principles of instrument flight, air traffic control, IFR procedures, analyses of weather information, IFR planning, emergency procedures and pilot decisions. Student must complete thirty hours of ground instruction and attain a passing score on the course completion examination to complete the course. . Prerequisite: FAA Private Pilot Knowledge test passed.
The evolution, current state, and future of the National Airspace System with an emphasis on its current and future impact on the domestic and international aviation industry. Defines the Federal Aviation Administration’s role in the operation, maintenance, and planned modernization of Air Traffic Control facilities, airways and navigational aids, landing aids, and airports. The users of the system, their needs, and issues with the system’s operation and planned modernization are examined. 62 | A v e r e t t U n i v e r s i t y A c a d e m i c C a t a l o g 2 0 2 6 - 2 0 2 7
Advanced dual flight instruction, solo and advanced cross-country navigation, and emergency operations.
Advanced flight instruction and cross-country navigation. Forty-five flight hours must be completed and all oral and flight stage checks successfully passed for completion of the FAA Instrument Rating course. Prerequisites: FAA Private Pilot Certificate; FAA Medical Class II certificate or higher medical certificate; FAA Instrument Knowledge test passed.
A study of aerospace accident investigation as performed by the National Transportation Safety Board, Federal Aviation Administration, and the International Civil Aviation Organization. It includes field investigation techniques and laboratory methods for accident reconstruction, the analysis of flight accidents and incidents using time and event correlation of cockpit voice and flight data recorders, and air traffic control tapes.
This course examines the organization of the general aviation industry including management of aircraft maintenance and flight line operations and pertinent Federal regulations. This course also includes an in-depth examination of corporate and business flight departments including aircraft and equipment evaluation, maintenance, flight operations, administration and financial considerations.
Academic ground training for the Commercial Pilot certificate. Topics include airplane performance, VFR cross- country planning, FARs applicable to commercial pilot operations, operation of advanced systems appropriate to complex airplanes and aircrew physiology. Students must complete thirty-five hours of ground instruction and attain a passing score on the course completion examination to complete the course. Prerequisite: FAA Instrument Knowledge test passed.
This course provides aerodynamics concepts for small propeller driven aircraft, turbo-prop and jet engine swept wing aircraft. Subjects taught include Basic Aerodynamics, Airplane Performance, High Speed Aerodynamics, Stability and Control, Operating Strength Limitations, and Specific Problems of Flying.
This is a survey course of the development of the air transportation industry leading to the current airline and general aviation industry strategies including mergers, consolidation, and acquisition. An examination of future airline strategies will be studied. Prerequisites: AV202.
Dual flight instruction, solo and cross-country flights, commercial flight maneuvers, and emergency operations. medical certificate.
Total 21 Choose from one of the two Required HIP Options in the Flight Operations Concentration Option A:
An introduction to the administration aspects of airline operation and management. The course includes the administrative organizations, economics of airline management, operational structures, and Federal regulatory requirements. This course also includes a study of the geographic, economic, social, and political environments of international aviation. The issues considered are the globalization of the marketplace, technology transfer, and legal and political implications on the industry including bilateral route agreements and treaties. 63 | A v e r e t t U n i v e r s i t y A c a d e m i c C a t a l o g 2 0 2 6 - 2 0 2 7
This course is an overview of the human role in aircraft accident prevention, including the issues and problems involved in aircraft accidents and incidents. The course includes the analysis of the complex decision-making process leading up to an accident or incident.
High Impact Practice ............................................................................................ 3 Total 18 Students who choose to do both concentrations do not need to complete AER472 or AER399. The HIP listed under the Flight Operations concentration will satisfy the core HIP requirement. Courses approved to meet HIP requirement
This course introduces students to the requirements, issues and processes involved with airport planning. Sources of aviation data, forecasting methodologies, the airport master planning process and environmental issues and requirements are studied. It also examines the analysis and application of Federal Aviation Administration standards for airport design with an emphasis on the airside components. Other topics include airport capacity calculations; movement area geometry; pavement, runway, and taxiway design; approach and departure gradients; terminal facilities; and heliports.
Flight instruction to qualify FAA Commercial and Instrument rated pilots for FAA Flight Instructor Certificate. Thirty flight hours must be completed and all oral and flight stage checks successfully passed for completion of the FAA Flight Instructor course. Prerequisites: FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating; FAA Medical Class II certificate or higher medical certificate; FAA Flight Instructor Knowledge test passed.
Academic ground training for Flight Instructor Certificate. Topics include principles of learning and communication, instructional methodologies, and instructional technology. Student must attain a passing score on the course completion examination. Prerequisites: FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating; FAA Medical Class II certificate or higher medical certificate or permission of department chair.
Introduction to multi-engine operation procedures, engine-out procedures, emergency procedures, and maximum performance. Sixteen flight hours must be completed and all oral and flight stage checks successfully passed for completion of the FAA Additional Aircraft category or Class Rating course. Requirements: FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating; FAA Medical Class II certificate or higher medical certificate.
Academic ground instruction for Multi-Engine Rating. Aeronautical topics include understanding of multi-engine aircraft performance and systems integration. Students must complete sixteen hours of ground instruction and attain a passing score on the course completion examination to complete the course. Prerequisites: FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument rating; FAA Medical Class II certificate or higher medical certificate or permission of department chair.
Academic instruction for Flight or Ground Instructor Instrument rating. Topics include teaching methodologies involved with students learning all instrument flight procedures. Students must complete forty hours of ground instruction and attain a passing score on the course completion examination to complete the course. Prerequisites: FAA Certified Flight Instructor Certificate; FAA Medical Class II certificate or higher medical certificate or permission of the instructor.
Flight training to prepare FAA Certified Flight Instructors to develop analytical skills and abilities to instruct students in all instrument procedures. Twenty flight hours must be completed and all oral and flight stage checks successfully passed for completion of the FAA Instrument Flight Instructor Course/ Prerequisites: FAA Flight 64 | A v e r e t t U n i v e r s i t y A c a d e m i c C a t a l o g 2 0 2 6 - 2 0 2 7
Total 3 Sample Four-Year Course Sequence Aerospace Management: Flight Operations Freshman year:
Total 6 Option B:
Concentration in Aviation Business For the concentration in Aviation Business, the student is required to take the Aerospace core requirements, 18 credits of Aerospace electives (selected from the following list and special courses), and the 27 credits in Business Administration listed below. This concentration requires 54 credits in Aerospace and Business Administration courses.
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Source: Averett University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
