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AIRP1351 - Instrument Ground School

Catalog Description: 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 regulati

Prerequisite(s): Pre/Corequisite: READ 300, ESOL 310, or equivalent

Semester Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours per Week:
Contact Hours per Semester: 48
State Approval Code: 4901020000

Course Subject/Catalog Number: AIRP 1351
Course Title: Instrument Ground School

Course Rationale:

This course complements Instrument Flight class.

Learning Objectives:

Specific Tasks Accomplished:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to accomplish the following tasks:

1. Explain Federal Aviation Administration regulations for Instrument Flight
2. Read and interpret approach charts, en route charts, departure procedures (PDs) and standard terminal arrival routes (STARs)
3. Explain navigation with reference to radio systems
4. Describe the aircraft flight instruments operation
5. Explain the air traffic control (ATC) procedures and flight physiology related to instrument flight

Grading Policy:

Your grade will be determined from:

The average of chapter exams and a final exam as follows:

Textbook Requirement:

1. Textbook and pilot supplies listed in bookstore

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