This course reviews the basic meteorology covered in AVIA 120 and continues with theory to upgrade the student's knowledge to the ATPL and Instrument Rating level. This course expands on the basic systems training received in AVIA 140. More complex aircraft systems including back-up and redundant systems are studied, as well as jet engine theory and operation. Avionics such as autopilot, navigation management systems, flight management systems, TCAS, GPWS, and EFIS are also covered. This course builds on the knowledge gained in AVIA 150.
Emphasis is placed on management styles, behaviour, leadership, problem solving and decision making.
CRM seminars provide practical experience in group problem solving under the pressure of time constraints. Role playing is required during the presentation of solutions to the entire class. Small groups will analyze video tape documentation, ATC transcripts, cockpit voice recorder transcripts and flight data recorder tracings of selected aircraft accidents and incidents, after which they will present their findings, list the human factor related causes and make practical recommendations that would prevent a recurrence. This course reviews VFR navigation and flight planning before proceeding to IFR considerations. Procedures and practices pertaining to IFR planning, departures, en route navigation, arrivals, holds, approaches and missed approaches are covered.