AVIT 203 - Instrument Pilot Ground

AND 

“AVIT 125 Private Pilot Flight OR AVIT 126 Private Pilot Flight A”

OR

Program Chair Approval 

CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
This course prepares students for certification as an Instrument Pilot with an Airplane Single Engine Land rating. Areas of study include basic instrument flying, flying instruments, IFR charts and approach plates, IFR regulations and procedures, ATC clearances, and IFR flight planning.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be expected to;

1. Develop a working knowledge of flight in IFR conditions.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to interpret FAA Instrument flight regulations.
3. Develop knowledge of air traffic procedures, radio navigation as applied to instrument flying.
4. Create a working knowledge of aircraft systems as applied to instrument flying.
5. Develop decision making and problem solving skills related to instrument flight.
6. Demonstrate the ability to pass the FAA Instrument Pilot knowledge exam.

• Flight Planning
• Navigation systems
• Regulations
• Weather
• Aircraft performance in adverse weather