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AVIA 153, Private Pilot Flight Lab II, continues the flight lab progression in the MSU aviation program to the second stage of the Private Pilot flight lab. The course reviews and expands the classroom knowledge received in the Private Pilot Ground Course as well as the skills developed in AVIA 151. The training flights continue the building block approach to training with student pilots gradually obtaining the skills to fly safely and pass an FAA administered practical examination.
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- Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
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This course discusses the Remote Pilot Certification process and the specific rules under which UAS platforms can be operated. Students will gain sufficient knowledge to prepare them for the Remote Pilot Certificate exam and apply that knowledge to operations in the National Airspace
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- Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
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Prepares advanced flight student with the in-flight requirements needed to obtain the FAA Multi-Engine Pilot rating.
- Prerequisites:
- AVIA 151, or equivalent
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- Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
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A study of physics and aerodynamic principals of flight and propulsion systems. The nature of aerodynamic forces are explained. Flight principals of lighter-than-Air, airplane, glider, rotorcraft and powered lift are covered in detail.
- Prerequisites:
- PHYS 101, MATH 112. Select 1 course: AVIA 150 or AVIA 240
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- Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
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A study of fundamental air navigation principles and how it is applied to flight. Pilotage and dead reckoning. Great circle navigation. Charts and conformal projections. Celestial navigation. Electronic navigation systems and their operations and use.
- Prerequisites:
- AVIA 150
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- Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
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A study of the aeronautical knowledge including aviation regulations, weather, instrument navigation, and instrument emergencies. The course meets, but is not limited to, FAR part 61.65 (b, 1-4). Satisfactory completion of this course may result in an endorsement for the FAA Instrument Pilot written exam.
- Prerequisites:
- AVIA 150, or equivalent
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- Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
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Prepares advanced flight students with the in-flight requirements needed to obtain the FAA Instrument Pilot rating.
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- Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
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Prepares advanced flight students with the in-flight requirements needed to obtain the FAA Instrument Pilot Helicopter rating.
- Prerequisites:
- AVIA 152
- Areas of Interest:
- Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
AVIA 243, Instrument Pilot Flight Lab II, continues the flight lab progression in the MSU aviation program to the second stage of the Instrument Pilot flight lab. The FAA requires each pilot to obtain their Instrument Pilot flight certificate to fly in instrument weather conditions. The course reviews and expands the classroom knowledge received in the Instrument Pilot Ground Course as well as the skills developed in AVIA 241. The training flights continue the building block approach to training with student pilots gradually obtaining the skills to fly in all instrument conditions and to pass an FAA administered practical examination.
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- Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
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A study of advanced aeronautical knowledge, including aerodynamics, aviation regulations, weather, visual and instrument navigation, and emergencies. The course meets, but is not limited to 14 CFR 61.125(b). Satisfactory completion of this course may result in an endorsement for the FAA Commercial Pilot written exam.
- Prerequisites:
- AVIA 153, AVIA 240
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- Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
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Prepares advanced flight students with the in-flight requirements needed to obtain the FAA Commercial Pilot's Certificate.
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- Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
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Prepares advanced flight students with the in-flight requirements needed to obtain the FAA Commerical Pilot Helicopter Certificate.
- Prerequisites:
- AVIA 152, AVIA 242
- Areas of Interest:
- Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
AVIA 253, Commercial Pilot Flight Lab II, continues the flight lab progression in the MSU aviation program. The FAA requires each pilot to obtain their Commercial Pilot flight certificate to be compensated for work as a pilot. This stage two course of the Commercial Pilot flight lab reviews and expands where required the classroom knowledge received in the Commercial Pilot Ground Course. The training flights use a building block approach to training with student pilots gradually obtaining the skills to fly the more difficult manuvers and to pass an FAA administered practical examination.
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- Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
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Study of Helicopter theory to meet FAA part 141 certification requirements for helicopter.
- Prerequisites:
- AVIA 150, AVIA 250, AVIA 260
- Areas of Interest:
- Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
This course covers all the knowledge areas required for the FAA helicopter private, instrument and commercial pilot certification at a deeper and more academic level.
Orientation to academic and administrative expectations of upper division students including basic academic requirements, conducting aviation research, resources available, professional and personal standards of performance, program progression, APA format, and critical thinking.
- Prerequisites:
- ENG 271W or ENG 272W
- Areas of Interest:
- Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
This course will teach students to communicate tactical and strategic messages through written and oral means. Students will develop public speaking skills specific to the aviation industry to include aviation interviewing techniques, crisis communication, and passenger communication. Students will develop their professional resume specific to their career choice.
Students train for and participate in intercollegiate flight competition as a member of the MSU Flight Team. An additional fee is required during semesters in which the team participates in competition. A maximum of 4 credits can be earned.
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- Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
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Designed to cover the complex area of operation techniques and problems confronting the airlines today. Entails a study of marketing research, passenger trends, feasibility route studies, etc.
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- Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
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Provides an understanding of management and financial techniques related to aviation businesses. Generally accepted and proven business techniques and proven business techniques are applied to the aviation setting.
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- Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
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Aircraft systems for light and medium category general aviation aircraft, includes the study of structure, control, electrical, fuel, environmental, landing gear, and engine systems. Examples of general aircraft category aircraft systems will be discussed from the pilots perspective.
Principles of Avionics is an expanded course on the theory and Applications of Aviation Electronics for future pilots and students of aviation and aeronautics. The course highlights modern synthetic displays, navigation, automatic flight control, FMS, and other essential aircraft equipment.
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- Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
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Hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, pressurization, environmental, and other systems for large-transport category aircraft are covered. Also turbine engines, primary and secondary flight controls, and miscellaneous important systems are examined. Examples of systems in large transport-category jets will be discussed from the pilot operational perspective.
- Prerequisites:
- AVIA 201
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- Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
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The course provides basic principles of operation and components description of the traditional and modern propulsion systems used in atmospheric and space transportation vehicles. Reciprocating engines with propellers, turbine jet engines, and chemical rockets are covered.
Introduces students to airline training, regulations, and flight management systems (FMS). Students will develop an understanding of airline operations as they experience an FAA Part 121 style basic indoctrination. Students will be trained on procedures, requirements, and limitations for airline operations through all phases of flight and ground in a simulated Advanced Qualifications Program (AQP) style course. Students will also develop technical and procedural knowledge of FMS.
- Prerequisites:
- AVIA 240
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- Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
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