AVIATN 2150
Transcript Abbreviation:
Intro Flight Ops
Course Description:
An introduction to the study of flight operations through regulations, flight fundamentals, instrument navigation through weather, and instrument approaches.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Designation:
Required
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
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)
Hybrid Class (25-74% campus; 25-74% online)
Distance Learning (100% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
(N/A)
Electronically Enforced:
Yes
Exclusions:
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
To develop the student’s knowledge of the fundamentals of flight.
To introduce the regulatory framework and procedures used in the national airspace system.
To introduce aircraft instrument systems and their use in instrument approaches.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction, FAA Regulatory Framework | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Basic Parts of the Airplane | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Principles of Flight | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aerodynamics | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Flight Controls | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Traffic Control System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| IFR vs. VFR | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Flight Instruments | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Basic Navigation: GPS and VHF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Weather Theory | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Severe Weather | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| IFR | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Instrument Approaches | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Attendance & Class Projects | 15% |
| Homework | 15% |
| Quizzes | 15% |
| Midterms | 35% |
| Final | 20% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge | FAA | 2023 |
| Instrument Flying Handbook | FAA | 2012 |
| FAR,AIM, Aviation Weather (AC 00-6B), Aeronautical Charts User’s Guide, Terminal Procedures Publication |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
Embedded Literacies Info: