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Dec 26, 2024
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AVT 103 - Air Traffic Control Systems
Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours
Co-requisites: AVT 101 or as approved by the Aviation coordinator
Description
This course introduces common aviation terminology and expands upon basic Private Pilot aeronautical knowledge. Students study the development, growth and usage of the air traffic control system with emphasis on its use in the United States. In addition, proper cross-country planning procedures are illustrated.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Describe routine aeronautical processes.
- Identify airport signage.
- Discuss navigation aids as applied to flight.
- Illustrate proper cross-country planning procedures.
- Describe air traffic control procedures and services.
- Define common aviation terms.
- Demonstrate principles of flight as it applies to air traffic control.
Listed Topics
- Airport signage
- Visual Flight Rules (VFR)
- Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)
- National Airspace System charts (NAS)
- Air traffic control system
- Navigational charts
- Radio and air traffic control communications
- Controlled and uncontrolled airport procedures
- Military Intercept Procedures (MIP)
- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
- Principles of flight
Reference Materials
Federal Aviation Regulations and Airman’s Information Manual (FAR/AIM), Jeppesen FAA ATP Principles of Flight Module 11, Operations and Communications Module 9, Navigation Aids and Procedures Module 8 and Flight Planning Module 3, handouts and videos.
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 3/25/2021
Last Reviewed: 11/12/2021
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