Undergraduate Catalog

BUS 142 Aeronautical Theory - Instrument Ground

This course covers the necessary aeronautical knowledge and meets the prerequisites specified in Title 14 CFR, Part 141, Appendix C for an instrument rating (airplane). Areas covered include: principles of instrument flight; air traffic control system; instrument flight charts for Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) planning and flight; advanced aviation human factors and physiology; instrument FARs; various IFR approaches; procedures for IFR departure, enroute, and arrival operations; IFR flight planning and emergency procedures; analysis of weather information, conditions, and trends. Normally offered in Fall semester only.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

BUS 141 or successful completion of FAA Ground Exams.

Offered

Fall