AES 1100 - Aviation Fundamentals

6(6 + 0)

Corequisite: AES 1710 and AES 1400 (recommended)

This course presents the fundamentals of aviation for the beginning student which includes a study of the airplane and its components, aerodynamics, basic aircraft systems, the airport environment, air-traffic control procedures, Federal Aviation Regulations, the basic elements of air navigation including radio navigation, and a review of aviation weather. It prepares the student for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Private Pilot Knowledge examination.