Undergraduate Catalog

BUS 141 Aeronautical Theory - Private Pilot?Ground

This course covers the basic and necessary aeronautical knowledge and meets the prerequisites specified in Flight Administration Regulation (FAR) Part 61 for a private pilot rating. Areas covered include: aviation opportunities, human factors, airplane systems, aerodynamic principles, the flight environment, communication and flight information, weather theory, weather patterns and hazards, predictors of aircraft performance, airplane weight and balance procedures, pilotage, dead reckoning, and navigation equipment.

Credits

3