AER 101AER 101
(0-3-1)
experience in a single engine aircraft to acquire a Private Pilot's license, Aircraft, SEL certificate. The primary flight training includes dual and solo flight time to meet the FAA practical testing standards in such training as basic flight maneuvers, takeoff and landing, night flying and cross-country procedures. Minimum FAA flight training hours apply and students will, in most cases, exceed those minimum hours in order to meet practical test standards. Completion of the FAA knowledge exam is required for this certificate.
PR: FAA Second Class Medical Certificate (required), FAA First Class Medical Certificate (recommended), proof of US citizenship or completion of the US OFfice of Homeland Security, Terminal Security Administration background check requirements, adequate proficiency in English, or the successful completion of CSS 123 and CSS 125; and MAT 129 or equivalent.
CR: AER 103; Lab fee: $7,1000
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AER 102(3-0-3)
Aviation History
This course provides a general description of the entire field of aviation starting with the early achievements of flight and progressing through the various milestones to the present age. This course contains an overview of the governmental involvement with the aviation industry from establishing the postal routes, safety regulation, airline subsidies, through deregulation of the airline industry. This course includes the contributions to aviation by women, minorities and other cultures. The introduction and development of power flight, from Zeppelins, Flying Boats, through the Boeing 777, and the X-30 Oriental Express and beyond is also explored. An extended field trip will be made to either the Curtis Air Museum in Hammondsport, N.Y. or the Rhinebeck Aerodrome, Rhinebeck, N.Y., to see aircraft from the early years of flight.
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AER 103(4-0-4)
Introduction to Flight
Basic introductory study of the principles of flight. Subjects covered in this course include: theory of flight, basic aerodynamics, airplane operation, systems and performance, navigation, flight computer computations, communications, publications, regulations and basic emergency procedures.
PR: Adequate proficiency in English or successful completion of CSS 123 and CSS 125; and MAT 129 or equivalent.
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AER 104(3-0-3)
Elements of Instrument Flight (Instrument)
This course covers instrument flying techniques and procedures in conjunction with modern ILS, VOR, ADF and radar facilities, basic attitude instrument, holding, precision and non-precision approaches, macro and micro meteorology analysis.
PR: AER 103 or equivalent
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AER 105(0-3-1)
Elements of Instrument Flight Laboratory
This course provides a student with the practical flight experience in a single engine aircraft and an approved flight training device to acquire an Instrument Rating, Aircraft, SEL. The primary instrument flight training includes dual flight time to meet the FAA practical testing standards in such training as attitude instrument flying, departure, en route and approach procedures in the instrument flight environment, instrument night flying and cross-country procedures. Minimum FAA flight training hours apply and students will, in most cases, exceed those minimum hours in order to meet practical test standards. Completion of the FAA knowledge exam is required for this certificate.
PR: AER 103 and AER 101 or equivalent, Private Pilot Certificate, FAA Second Class Medical Certificate (required), FAA First Class Medical Certificate (recommended), proof of US citizenship or of the US Office of Homeland Security, Terminal Security Asministration background check requirements.
CR: AER 104 or equivalent; Lab Fee: $6,900
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AER 106(3-0-3)
Meteorology
This course covers the fundamental concepts of meteorology including meteorological instruments and observation, synoptic chart air masses, fronts, fog formation and dissipation, and severe weather. Also covered are weather reporting and forecasting and the dissemination of meteorological information for pilots and flight operations personnel. Students will be required to access and utilize the World Wide Web to review and formulate Web-based weather strategies.
PR: One year of high school science or permission of the department.
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AER 112(3-0-3)
Basic Instruction
This course covers the techniques of basic flight instruction. Subjects covered include fundamentals of teaching, analysis of flight maneuvers, and an in-depth study of the principles of instruction.
PR: AER 108 or equivalent
AER 113(0-3-1)
Basic Instruction Laboratory
In this course the student will gain the skills and experience essential to acquiring the Flight Instructor Certificate with an Airplane Single Engine land rating. Completion of the FAA knowledge exam is necessary for this certificate.
PR: AER 108, 128, and 129, or equivalent; FAA Second Class Medical Certificate.
CR: AER 112; Lab Fee: $3,500.00
AER 128(0-3-1)
Commercial Operations Lab 1
Students will receive the flight instruction necessary to gain the knowledge, skills and proficiency required to acquire a necessary cross-country experience and introduction to complex aircraft transitions.
PR: AER 104 and 105 or equivalent: Private Pilot Certificate, Instrument Rating and FAA Second Class Medical Certificate.
CR: AER 108 Lab fee $6,100
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AER 129(0-3-1)
Commercial Operations Lab 2
Subjects covered in this course include: commercial flight maneuvers including maximum performance takeoffs and landings, steep turns and chandelles, lazy eights and pylon eights, emergency procedures, complex aircraft maneuvers, instrument commercial maneuvers, complex and commercial review/practice and final commercial stage check.
PR: Private Pilot Certificate, Instrument Rating, completion of AER 128 syllabus stage IV and V through FL 50 Complex Aircraft Transition Fee: $6,100
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AER 140(4-0-4)
Elements of Instrument
This course is a study of the instrument flying techniques and procedures in conjunction with modern, ILS, VOR, ADF, GPS and radar facilities. The course includes the study of basic attitude instrument flying, instrument navigation procedures, holding, precision and non- precision approach and departure procedures and macro- and micro-meteorology analysis. Students are provided with the information necessary to complete the FAA Instrument Rating Knowledge Exam.
PR: AER 103 or equivalent
AER 141(0-3-1)
Elements of Instrument Lab
This course provides a student with the practical flight experience in a single-engine aircraft and an approved flight training device to acquire an Instrument Rating, Aircraft, SEL. The primary instrument flight training includes dual flight time to meet the FAA practical testing standards in such training as attitude instrument flying, departure, en route and approach procedures in the instrument flight environment, instrument night flying, and cross-country procedures. Minimum FAA flight training hours apply and students will, in most cases, exceed those minimum hours in order to meet practical test standards. Completion of the FAA knowledge exam is required for this certificate.
PR: AER 101 and 103 or equivalent Private Pilot Certificate, FAA Second Class Medical Certificate (required), FAA First Class Medical Certificate (recommended); proof of US citizenship or of the US Office of Homeland Security, Terminal Security Administration background check requirements.
CR: AER 140
Lab Fee: $7,200.00
AER 150(3-0-3)
Airport Management and Security
This course familiarizes students with the fundamental components of a typical commercial airport and its multi-level security requirements. In addition to a commercial airport's various support functions, the organizational structure, governing FAA regulations, inter-agency relationships and management challenges are examined. Security issues are presented in a post 9/11 environment to include scenario-based discussions and problem-solving situations.
AER 199
AER Independent Study
Description not available.
AER 200(3-0-3)
Commercial Operations
This course is a study of the required knowledge for a Commercial Pilot's license. Subjects covered in this course include: advanced aerodynamics, advanced aircraft systems, physiology, emergency procedures and planning, flight safety, and aeronautical decision making. There is a focus on crew resource management and flight safety operations to include Part 91 and Part 135 regulations and operations. Students will receive an instructor endorsement for the Commercial Pilot Knowledge Exam at the completion of the course requirements for an airplane-SEL.
PR: AER 103 and AER 104
AER 210(3-0-3)
Aviation Law
This course covers the history of aviation law, federal regulation of air transportation with special attention to ecological aspects of aircraft noise and pollutants and the role of state and federal government in aviation law, including functions of the Federal Aviation Administration and the Terminal Security Administration.
PR: AER 103 or permission of the department
AER 214(3-0-3)
Physiology of Flight
In this course students will study the physical effects of flight on the human body including a discussion of the following: cockpit resource management, effects of high altitude flight, G-forces, alcohol and drugs, including OTC and illicit, "IMSAFE" requirement of every pilot for the safety of themselves as well as other persons, passengers and property, and FAR Part 37 Medical disqualifications.
PR: AER 103 or permission of the department
AER 228(0-3-1)
Commercial Operations Lab 1
This course provides a student with the practical fight experience in a single engine aircraft toward the FAA cross-country requirement to obtain a Commercial Pilot Certificate. This course alone will not complete all requirements for the commercial certificate. Students will gain flight experience in day and night cross-country both dual and solo. Students will be introduced to the crew resource management concept, function and practical use of standard operating procedures, minimum equipment lists and commercial flight operations (Part 135 and Part 121) scenarios.
PR: AER 104 and AER 105 or equivalent, Private Pilot with an Instrument Rating, FAA Second Class Medical Certificate (required), FAA First Class Medical Certificate (recommended), proof of US citizenship or completion of the US Office of Homeland Security, Terminal Security Administration background check requirements.
CR: AER 200 or equivalent Lab Fee : $5,700
AER 229(0-3-1)
Commercial Operations Lab 2
This course provides a student with continued practical experience in crew resource management as it applies to complex and high performance aircraft. Continued use of effective communication skills are formulated and evaluated throughout this course. Students are introduced to the function and operation of advanced aircraft systems, practical experience in accelerated stalls and advanced maneuvers in order to apply aerodynamic theory. Students are trained on advanced aircraft systems including constant speed propellers and retractable landing gear, the associated emergency procedures for these systems and planning for commercial flight situations. Students completing this course in conjunction with AER 228 will receive the practical flight experience requirements necessary to complete the FAA Commercial Practical Exam and receive a Commercial Pilot Certificate, Airplane, SEL.
PR: AER 200 and AER 228, FAA Second Class Medical Certificate (required), FAA First Class Medical Certificate (recommended), proof of US citizenship or completion of the US Office of Homeland Security, Terminal Security Administration background check requirements.
Lab Fee: $6,400
AER 232(3-0-3)
Basic Instruction
This course covers the techniques of basic flight instruction in order to become an FAA Certified Flight Instructor. Subjects covered include the fundamentals of flight instruction to prepare the student for the FAA Knowledge Exam on the Fundamentals of Instruction (FOI). Additionally, this course will analyze basic and advanced flight maneuvers, mechanics and regulations so as to prepare the student for the oral and written FAA Flight Instructor-Airplane exams.
PR: AER 200
AER 233(0-1-1)
Basic Instruction Lab
experience in a single engine aircraft to acquire an FAA Flight Instructor Certificate-Airplane, single engine land. Students will acquire instructional knowledge of the elements of all flight maneuvers and procedures necessary for private and commercial pilot certification. Analysis of the required maneuvers includes the recognition and correction of common student errors.
PR: AER 200, AER 228, AER 229 or equivalent, Commercial Pilot Certificate-Airplane, single engine land, FAA Second Class Medical
Lab Fee: $3,500
AER 236(3-0-3)
Flight Safety
This course introduces practical safety material, organizations and equipment necessary to conduct safe daily flight operations. All factors including weather, maintenance, equipment and human factors will be examined, with particular emphasis on critical decision making under stress conditions. Proper decision making will be based on knowledge of formal weather briefing techniques, flight plan filing, search and rescue methods, post-crash survival, aircraft maintenance programs, accident/incident reports and forms, airport rescue and firefighting, the role of the NTSB and flight safety organizations, and modern hardware (Doppler radar, HSOS, LLWSAS, TCAS, GPWS).
PR: AER 103 or permission of the department