Aviation
AVTY 100 4 Credits
Private Pilot Ground School
Study of aircraft and engine operation and limitations, aircraft flight instruments,
navigation, navigation computers, national weather information and dissemination
service. Federal aviation regulations, flight information publications, radio
communications and navigation. Preparation for FAA private pilot-airplane written
exam. Also available via Independent Learning. (4 + 0) Offered As
Demand Warrants
AVTY 101 2 Credits
Private Pilot Flight Training
Flight instruction is arranged by student through approved pilot school or
independent flight instructor. Training will meet federal aviation regulations.
Course completion requires awarding of private pilot certificate. (Prerequisite:
Department approval required.) (2 + 0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AVTY 102 3 Credits
Commercial Ground Instruction
Advanced study of aircraft performance, airplane systems (including complex
single engine, multi-engine and turboprop aircraft), navigation, regulations
and meteorology. Employment considerations for commercial pilots surveyed.
Preparation for the FAA commercial pilot-airplane written exam. (3 + 0)
Offered As Demand Warrants
AVTY 103 2 Credits
Commercial Flight Training
Flight instruction is arranged by student through approved pilot school or
independent flight instructor. Training will meet federal aviation regulations.
Course completion requires awarding of commercial pilot certificate. (Prerequisite:
Private Pilot certificate, AVTY 102 or concurrent enrollment, or passing score
on FAA Commercial Pilot written exam, department approval required. (2 + 0)
Offered As Demand Warrants
AVTY 105 1 Credit
Seaplane Flight Training
Flight instruction is arranged by student through approved pilot school or
independent flight instructor. Training will meet federal aviation regulations.
Course completion requires awarding of single-engine sea rating. (Prerequisites:
Private pilot certificate or higher, department approval required.) (1 + 0)
Offered As Demand Warrants
AVTY 107 1 Credit
Multi-Engine Flight Training
Flight instruction is arranged by student through approved pilot school or
independent flight instructor. Training will meet federal aviation regulations.
Course completion requires awarding of multi-engine rating. (Prerequisites:
Private pilot certificate or higher, department approval required.) (1 + 0)
Offered As Demand Warrants
AVTY 108 1 Credit
Introduction to Skis
Pilot instruction with a certified flight instructor or flight school in techniques
of ski-plane operation and cold weather maintenance. The student is responsible
for making arrangements for an appropriate aircraft, instructor and financing.
(Prerequisite: Private pilot certificate.) (1 + 0) Offered As Demand
Warrants
AVTY 109 1 Credit
Glider Flight Training
Flight instruction is arranged by student through approved pilot school or
independent flight instructor. Training will meet federal aviation regulations.
Course completion requires awarding of glider and private or commercial pilot
certificate with a glider category rating. (Prerequisite: Department approval.)
(1 + 0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AVTY 111 3 Credits
Fundamentals of Aviation
Basic concepts associated with the aircraft and its environment. Aircraft and
its components, including basic systems, Federal Aviation Administration regulations,
airports and airspace utilization, aeronautical charts, navigation, weather
theory, medical and emergency factors. (3 + 0) Offered Fall
AVTY 116 3 Credits
Aviation History
Aviation from its early days to the present. People, places and machines contributing
to the development of Alaskan aviation. (3 + 0) Offered As Demand
Warrants
AVTY 121 2 Credits
Introduction to Aviation Safety
An introduction to aviation safety designed to develop a positive attitude
toward safety, refresh aeronautical knowledge and improve aeronautical skills.
(Prerequisites: AVTY 101, AVTY 111, or permission or instructor.) (2 + 0)
Offered As Demand Warrants
AVTY 155 1–3 Credits
Preventive Maintenance
Mechanics of the airplane, its powerplant and systems to enable the student
to evaluate malfunctions and make maintenance decisions. Designed for the pilot-owner.
(Prerequisite: AVTY 100 or permission of instructor.) (1 –3 + 0)
Offered As Demand Warrants
AVTY 200 4 Credits
Instrument Ground School
Instrument flight operations in detail, altitude instrument flying, air traffic
control and navigation facilities, pilot responsibilities. IFR enroute charts,
instrument approach procedures. Federal Aviation Regulations, flight planning,
human factors and meteorology. Includes optional visits to FAA, RAPCO and ARTCC
facilities. (Prerequisites: AVTY 102 or permission of instructor.) (3 + 3)
Offered As Demand Warrants
AVTY 201 2 Credits
Instrument Pilot Training
Flight instruction is arranged by student through approved pilot school or
independent flight instructor. Cost of flight instruction varies with location
of instruction. Training will be in accordance with current Federal Aviation
Regulations. Course completion requires awarding of Instrument Rating. (Prerequisite:
Private or Commercial Pilot Certificate, or AVTY 200 or concurrent enrollment,
or passing score on FAA Private or Commercial Pilot written exam, or permission
of instructor. Department approval required.) Offered As Demand Warrants
AVTY 202 3 Credits
Flight Instructor Ground School
Preparation for the FAA certified flight instructor or advanced ground instructor
written exam. (Prerequisite: Commercial pilot certificate or permission of
instructor.) (3 + 0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AVTY 203 2 Credits
Flight Instructor Flight Training
Flight instruction is arranged by student through approved pilot school or
independent flight instructor. Training meets federal aviation regulations.
Course completion requires awarding of certified flight instructor certificate.
(Prerequisites: Commercial pilot certificate with instrument rating, AVTY 202
or concurrent enrollment, or passing score on FAA flight instructor written
exams; department approval.) (2 + 0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AVTY 205 3 Credits
Instrument Instructor Flying
Preparation for certification as an instrument flight instructor. (Prerequisites:
Commercial flight instructor certificate and department approval.) (3 + 0)
Offered As Demand Warrants
AVTY 206 4 Credits
ATP Ground Instruction
Preparation for the FAA airline transport pilot written exam. (Prerequisite:
Compliance with FAR 61.151 and 61.155 or department permission.) (4 + 0)
Offered As Demand Warrants
AVTY 207 2 Credits
ATP Flying
Qualification for single engine or multi-engine FAA airline transport pilot
certificate. (Prerequisites: Commercial pilot certificate, 1500 hours of flight
time as pilot or equivalent as described in FAR 61.155; AVTY 206 or passing
score on FAA airline transport pilot written exam; current FAA first class
medical certificate.) (2 + 0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AVTY 220 3 Credits
Basic Flight Physiology
Understanding the physiology of flight and using this knowledge to explain
why certain phenomena occurs to the mind and body during flight. (Prerequisites:
AVTY 101, AVTY 111, or permission of instructor.) (3 + 0) Offered
As Demand Warrants
AVTY 226 4 Credits
Flight Engineer Ground School
A comprehensive examination of the major systems of one of the following aircraft:
turbojet (B-727, DC-8, B-707); turboprop (L-382, L-188); or reciprocating (DC-6).
Preparation for the FAA flight engineer written exam. (Prerequisites: FAA commercial
pilot license and instrument rating, or equivalent, and department approval.)
(4 + 0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AVTY 231 3 Credits
Arctic Survival
(Cross-listed with EMS 257)
Use of principles, procedures, techniques and equipment to survive extreme
arctic conditions and to assist in safe recovery. Lab required. Materials fee:
$50.00. (3 + arranged) Offered As Demand Warrants
AVTY 232 3 Credits
Aviation Astronomy and Navigation
Air navigation and astronomy, including charts, equipment, star and constellation
identification, and calculations. (3 + 0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AVTY 233 1 Credit
Loran C and GPS Navigation
The theory of Loran "C” and GPS and considerations regarding their
use. System features are compared and the advantages and disadvantages of each
are explored. (1 + 0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AVTY 235 3 Credits
Elements of Weather
Weather as it affects aircraft operators with an emphasis on interior Alaska.
(3 + 0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AVTY 239 4 Credits
Aircraft Dispatcher
Coordinating functions involving the aircraft and other departments of an airline
business. Those wanting to be eligible for aircraft dispatcher certificate
must be 23 years of age. (4 + 0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AVTY 305 3 Credits
Legal Aspects of Aviation
Impact of law and insurance on the aviation industry for pilots, air workers
and other aviation professionals; emphasis on commercial operations and the
air transport service; history of the FAA; aircraft ownership; aviation insurance;
FAA enforcement procedures; negligence; product liability. (Prerequisites:
AVTY 102 or permission of instructor.) (3 + 0) Offered As Demand
Warrants
AVTY 402 3 Credits
Aircraft Management
Securing, dispatching and monitoring aircraft operations. Safety, security,
community relations, cost-effective scheduling and personnel management for
mission scheduling. (3 + 0) Offered As Demand Warrants
AVTY 405 3 Credits
Advanced Aircraft Operations
Techniques and requirements associated with the operation of turbine powered
aircraft, remotely piloted aircraft, helicopters and STOL aircraft for pilots
and air workers; safety; systems; aerodynamics; operating characteristics.
(Prerequisites: AVTY 100, 111, or 301 or permission of instructor.) (3 + 0)
Offered As Demand Warrants
AVTY 410 2 Credits
Techniques of Bush Flying
Flight training emphasizing emergency procedures in remote locations, off-airport
operations, critical flight attitudes, low level flight, terrain flying, special
maneuvers and unique soft and short field takeoffs and landings. (Prerequisites:
AVTY 231, 235, 301, commercial rating and 20 hours taildragger time.) (1 + 2)
Offered As Demand Warrants