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 services. 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 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 en route 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- 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 occur 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 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 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 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