AVIATN 4201
Transcript Abbreviation:
Applied Dispatch
Course Description:
Study of dispatch fundamentals, aircraft systems, performance, ATC requirements, and the practical application of dispatching an aircraft. Note: Age Requirements: All students will be required to be 21 years of age upon completion of AVN 4201-Applied Aircraft Dispatch in order to receive a graduate certificate that allows you to sit for the FAA Aircraft Dispatch Practical Exam.
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: 4200.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
Develop an awareness of the aircraft, its systems, performance, ATC requirements, and the practical application of dispatching an 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage One: Regulations, advanced meteorology, aircraft systems, and advanced performance | 15.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Preflight, flight planning, ATC Flight Plan Filing and Documentation, Briefing Techniques, Decision to operate a flight, and flight plan application | 20.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Dispatch communication, ATC Responsibilities, traffic management, separation minimums | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Weight and Balance, operational control, special use airports | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 50 | 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 | 30% |
| Midterm | 35% |
| Final exam | 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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