4 hours Ground instruction to prepare the student for the FAA Instrument Rating written test. Topics include the national airspace system, FAA regulations, meteorology, aircraft performance, aircraft systems, navigation, and instrument approach facilities and procedures. Topics include ATC communications, instrument flight operations, navigation, instrument approach procedures, and safe flight into adverse weather. Topics include complex aircraft systems, weight and balance procedures, cross- country planning, and advanced commercial maneuvers. Topics include complex aircraft systems, weight and balance procedures, cross-country flight, and advanced commercial maneuvers.
Emphasis is placed on precise aircraft control and aircraft safety.
This is an intensive course for the aircraft airframe mechanic seeking to meet the knowledge requirements of FAR 65.75 and the skill requirements of FAR 65.79. At the completion of this course the student will be prepared for the FAA written, oral and practical test for the Mechanic Certificate with an airframe rating. However, only students meeting the FAA eligibility requirements of FAR 65.71 and the experience requirements of FAR 65.77 will be qualified to apply for FAA certification. This is an intensive course for the aircraft powerplant mechanic seeking to meet the knowledge requirements of FAR 65.75 and the skill requirements of FAR 65.79. At the completion of this course the student will be prepared for the FAA written, oral and practical test for the Mechanic Certificate with a powerplant rating.