AOTP 2050 Advanced Aircraft Operations

3 Credit Hour(s)

This course will expose students to turboprop aircraft operations, including aircraft systems, aircraft performance, weight and balance considerations, high altitude flight, adverse weather operations, and crew resource management concepts in a multi-crew environment. Students will be evaluated in a multi-crew flight training device (FTD) using simulated flight profiles.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate an awareness of weather hazards to aviation and an understanding of how to avoid them.
Demonstrate methods in VFR/IFR flight planning and demonstrate the ability to make a valid go / no-go decision.
Calculate, compute, and solve given weight and balance problems.
Explain and demonstrate effective Single-Pilot and Crew Resource Management skills.

Prerequisite(s): AOTP 2010
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.