Student Handbook and Catalog 2021-22 V2

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skills in preparing for the FAA-required computer, oral and practical
examinations.
AERM 2231 Airframe Inspection (1-4-2) In-depth coverage of
methods and procedures to perform airframe conformity and air
worthiness inspections (including One Hundred Hour Inspections)
in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations and manufacturer's
service information. Safety procedures will also be addressed.
AERM 2234 FAA Review - Powerplant (1-3-2) Federal Aviation
Administration subject matter in the General and Powerplant
curricula with an emphasis on enhancing knowledge and physical
skills in preparing for the FAA-required computer, oral, and
powerplant examinations.
AERM 2333 Assembly and Rigging (2-3-3) A comprehensive study of
the assembly and rigging of fixed and rotary-wing aircraft including
structural alignment, balancing and rigging of control systems,
and assembly of aircraft components. Fundamentals of safety
procedures are also addressed.
AERM 2341 Powerplant and Auxiliary Power Units (2-2-3) Advanced
concepts of auxiliary power unit (APU) and powerplant systems and
components. Safety procedures will also be addressed.
AERM 2351 Aircraft Turbine Engine Overhaul (2-4-3)
Comprehensive study in inspection, disassembly, reassembly, and
replacement of gas turbine engines, sections, and components
including operational troubleshooting, analysis, and safety.
Prerequisite AERM 1351
AERM 2352 Aircraft Powerplant Inspection (2-3-3) In depth
coverage of methods and procedures to perform powerplant
conformity and airworthiness inspections (including one hundred
hour inspections) in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations
and manufacturer's information. Safety procedures will also be
addressed.
AERM 2447 Aircraft Reciprocating Engine Overhaul (2-6-4) A
comprehensive study of reciprocating engine overhaul including
measurement and inspection procedures. Instruction in removal and
installation, inspections, checks, servicing, repair of engines, and
safety procedures will also be addressed. Prerequisite AERM 1444
AGME
AGME 1353 Harvesting Equipment (2-4-3) Operation and
maintenance including adjustment techniques of harvesting
equipment.
AIRP
AIRP 1175 Intermediate Flight (0-3-1) Provides students with flight
hours and skills necessary to fulfill solo cross-country hours required
for the Federal Aviation Administration Commercial Pilot, single
engine land, airplane certificate. Prerequisite AIRP 1215
AIRP 1215 Private Flight (0-5-2) Flight and ground training to
prepare the student for the completion of the Federal Aviation
Administration private pilot certificate.
AIRP 1301 Air Navigation (2-2-3) Instruction in Visual Flight rules
navigation in the National Airspace System. Topics include, flight
computers, plotters, and navigation logs and publications. Qualifies
as part of a program leading to Federal Aviation Administration
Private Pilot certification.
AIRP 1307 Aviation Meteorology (3-0-3) In-depth coverage
of meteorological phenomena affecting aircraft flight. Topics
include basic concepts of aviation meteorology in the study of
temperature, pressure, moisture, stability, clouds, air masses, fronts,
thunderstorms, icing, and fog. Also includes analysis and use of
weather data for flight planning.
AIRP 1343 Aerodynamics (2-2-3) Study of the general principles
of the physical laws of flight. Topics include physical terms and the
four forces of flight: lift, weight, thrust, and drag. Aircraft design,
stability control, and high-speed flight characteristics are also
included.
AIRP 1345 Aviation Safety (3-0-3) A study of the fundamentals
essential to the safety of flight. A survey of the aviation industry
including decision-making factors, accident reporting, accident
investigation, air traffic systems, and aircraft technologies.
AIRP 1417 Private Pilot Ground School (3-2-4) Basic ground
school for the Federal Aviation Administration Private Pilot
Certificate, providing the student with the necessary aeronautical
knowledge that can be used for private pilot certification. Topics
include principles of flight, radio procedures, weather, navigation,
aerodynamics, and Federal Aviation Administration regulations.
AIRP 1451 Instrument Ground School (3-2-4) A study of basic
instrument radio and navigation fundamentals used in instrument
flight. Topics include a description and practical use of navigation
systems and instruments, charts used for instrument flight, and
Federal Aviation Administration regulations. Qualifies as part of a
program leading to Federal Aviation Administration certification.
AIRP 2175 Human Factors in Aviation (1-0-1) Instruction in flight
physiology, the decision-making process, pilot health maintenance,
psychological aspects of flight, human behavior as related to the
aircraft flight deck, and aeromedical information of significance to
flight crews.
AIRP 2236 Certified Flight Instructor - Flight (0-5-2) Flight and
ground instruction required to qualify for the Federal Aviation
Administration Certified Flight Instructor - Airplane certificate.
Prerequisite AIRP 2239
AIRP 2239 Commercial Flight (0-5-2) Flight instruction necessary
to qualify for the Federal Aviation Administration Commercial Pilot
Certificate. Instruction includes both dual and solo flight training
to prepare the student to perform commercial pilot maneuvers.
Prerequisite AIRP 2250
AIRP 2250 Instrument Flight (0-5-2) Preparation for completion of
the Federal Aviation Administration Instrument Pilot Rating with
mastery of all instrument flight procedures. Prerequisite AIRP 1215
AIRP 2251 Multiengine Flight (0-5-2) Preparation for the
multiengine class rating which will be added to a current pilot
certificate. Includes explanation and demonstration of all required
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