AIRP Aviation Science

Private Pilot Solo is the first of three stages necessary to meet or exceed the curriculum requirements for that stage in the Central Texas College’s Federal Aviation Administration - Approved Private Pilot Training Course Outline. The course contains the minimum FAA-Approved flight training to solo in accordance with the Central Texas College’s Federal Aviation Administration - Approved Private Pilot Training Course Outline.

Flight and ground training to prepare student for completion of the Federal Aviation Administration Private Pilot Certificate.

Provides students with flight hours and skills to fulfill solo cross-country requirements for the F. A. A., Commercial Pilot Certificate with airplane single engine land rating. Dual flight instruction provided to introduce basic instrument operations including instrument approaches and holding procedures.

Introductory course in the development of aviation. Topics include design and development of aircraft and aircraft components, basic flight systems, aircraft flight characteristics and performance and the historical development of the Aviation Industry.

In-depth study of meteorological phenomena affecting aircraft operations. Topics include basic concepts of aviation meteorology including temperature, moisture, pressure and stability. Major emphasis is placed on recognition and avoidance of common aviation weather hazards. Course also covers procurement, analysis and use of weather reports and forecasts for flight planning.

Flight training to prepare the student for the completion of F.A.A. certification requirements for the Private Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single Engine Land Rating. Dual and solo flight hours are included for training in the areas of private pilot flight maneuvers and cross country navigation.

Skill development in advanced airplane systems and performance including radio navigation and cross-country flight planning. Includes an introduction to instrument flight operations and navigation. This course may be used as part of a program leading to Federal Aviation Administration certification.

Study of the general principles of the physical laws of flight. Topics include physical terms and the four forces of flight: lift, weight, thrust, and drag; aircraft design; stability control; and high-speed flight characteristics.

Basic ground school for the Private Pilot Certificate, providing the student with the necessary aeronautical knowledge that can be used for F.A.A. Private Pilot Certification. Topics include principles of flight, radio procedures, weather, navigation, aerodynamics, and Federal Aviation Administration regulations.

A study of basic instrument radio and navigation fundamentals used in instrument flight. Topics include a description and practical use of aerial navigation systems and instruments, charts used for instrument flight, and Federal Aviation Administration regulations. Qualifies as part of a program leading to Federal Aviation Administration certification.

Flight instruction necessary to qualify for the Federal Aviation Administration Commercial Pilot Certificate. Instruction includes both dual and solo flight training to prepare the student for mastery of all commercial pilot maneuvers.

Instruction in flight training to prepare the student for the Federal Aviation Administration Flight Instructor - Multiengine Airplane Rating. Includes combined ground and flight instruction and analysis of flight maneuvers.

Preparation for completion of the Federal Aviation Administration Instrument Pilot Rating with mastery of all instrument procedures.

Preparation for the multiengine class rating which will be added to a current pilot certificate. Includes explanation and demonstration of all required Federal Aviation Administration normal and emergency operations and procedures.

Flight instruction necessary to qualify for the Federal Aviation Administration Certified Flight Instructor - Airplane Certificate. Topics include ground and flight instruction.

A study of advanced aviation topics that can be used for Federal Aviation Administration certification at the commercial pilot level. Includes preparation for the Commercial Airplane knowledge test.

Skill development for flight instructors necessary to qualify for the Federal Aviation Administration Certified Flight Instructor Instrument Rating, Airplane Single-Engine Land.

In-depth coverage of aircraft engine theory and principles of operation of various types of aircraft engines including reciprocating, turboprop, turbojet, and turbo fan. Topics include propellers, superchargers, engine accessories, controls, and instrumentation.