Reviews of professor John Barbas

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I LOVED Yannis!!! He is so nice, funny, and most importantly understanding. FAA requires attendance of all classes, so you have to pay for every class missed which is annoying, but out of his control. Besides that there are very little homeworks (2-3) and like 3 exams which is all you're graded on so just pay attention and study.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Took this class hearing amazing things about this professor, only to find out he's a very unfair grader. He requires maximum detail on exams and has very unclear grading criteria. My grade suffered because of this. When I brought this to his attention he said that's life in the real world. Never want this professor again.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I loved having him as a professor and he really cares about his students. For this class, if you dont already know much about aviation, it can be difficult. The only assignments really are the exams. I enjoyed the class and the content though.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
In my 11 years of aviation and years at OSU, Barbas is the best professor I have had at the university. He is incredibly knowledgeable and his career shows it. No textbook needed but outside materials are. FAA driven class and he teaches to standard. If you do not put in the time you will do poorly. In aviation you must know your stuff.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
For all complaining remember that this is a AVIATION class that directly translates to you going up in an airplane (a lot of folk for the first time) and being in charge for the lives of those on the ground and onboard. If you can't handle it go pursue something else, otherwise try and learn something from a guy who's got 36 years under his belt.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Exams based on lectures. Go to class, take good notes, and if you're having difficulty with a subject, reach out to him and/or use the FAA materials he references.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I found the grading to be totally fair and even had some extra credit opportunities. Just pay attention and if you zone out just take some basic notes on the power points and you should be fine. I think he has a lot of experience with the material and explains it in a simple and entertaining way. Very understanding and gives good feedback.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Yannis (Barbas) is an engaging lecturer who kept the material interesting and fun. Everything is on slides, 2 midterms and a final, 2-3 easy homeworks, must show up to every lecture by FAA regulations. I'm not in the school of aviation yet I thought the class was brilliant and am definitely going for a private pilot's license now.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Professor Barbas, affectionately known as Yannis, is a very kind hearted man. He truly cares about his students, and will always be prepared to help. He's as flexible as he can be, even moving exams at the request of the class. Unfortunately, the FAA makes things hard, so attendance is mandatory every day. You can always ask questions and for help.