AVIATN 4200
Transcript Abbreviation:
Dispatch Fund
Course Description:
Aircraft Dispatch Fundamentals is the first in a two course sequence of Aircraft Dispatch oriented courses that lead to FAA Aircraft Dispatch Certification. This course provides an overview of aerodynamics, navigation, weather theory and forecasting, and flight planning. Small general aviation aircraft are used as examples in the course.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
3.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 2100, 2300, and permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
Understand the role of an Aircraft Dispatcher
Develop an understanding of the applicable regulations, weather information, navigation, performance, and decision making needed in order to dispatch an aircraft.
Develop proficiency in planning a basic flight plan using a transport category aircraft.
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regulations, FAR 1-91, 110-121.465, 121.470-121.697 | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Airplane Operator, Security and NTSB, General Operation Manual | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Weather Theory, METAR, TAF, Airmet, etc. Weather theory principles for aircraft dispatchers. | 12.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Airspace classifications | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Navigation | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Systems Overview (Bombardier Training) | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Advanced Performance | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework assignments | 30% |
| Midterm Exams | 35% |
| Final Exams | 35% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State Aircraft Dispatch Course Packet | ||
| 2019 Federal Aviation Regulations for Flight Crew | ||
| FAA Instrument Flying Handbook |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
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