Upon the completion of this course, the student will have the required practical experience to apply for the FAA mechanic certificate with a powerplant rating. 3 hours Designed to develop the attitudes, skills, and techniques that characterize accomplished Flight Instructors. 3 hours Ground instruction to prepare the student for the FAA Fundamentals of Instruction and Flight Instructor written tests. Additional topics include a comprehensive review of the material required for private and commercial pilot certificates. Topics include flight from the right seat of the aircraft, the performance and presentation of aircraft systems, weight and balance procedures, cross-country flight, and advanced commercial maneuvers.
Emphasis is placed on precise aircraft control and aircraft safety.
3 hours Ground instruction to prepare the student for the FAA Instrument Flight Instructor Rating written test. Topics include the national airspace system, FAA regulations, meteorology, aircraft performance, aircraft systems, navigation and instruments, approach, facilities, and procedures. Topics include the performance and presentation of ATC communications, instrument flight operations, navigation, instrument approach procedures, and safe flight into adverse weather. Topics include the presentation of aircraft systems, multi-engine aerodynamics, normal and emergency procedures, and flight with an inoperative engine. AVIA 321 may be sequenced before AVIA 331 and taken in the same semester.