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. (Prerequisites: 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: Pilot's Certificate
or enrollment in Aviation program. Proof required first day of class.) (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: Pilot's Certificate or
enrollment in Aviation program. Proof required first day of class.) (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: Pilot's Certificate
or enrollment in Aviation program. Proof required first day of class.) (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. (Prerequisites: 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: Pilot's Certificate or enrollment
in Aviation program. Proof required first day of class.) (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. (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: Pilot's Certificate or enrollment in Aviation
program. Proof required first day of class.) (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