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AVIT 261 - Aircraft Dispatch II


PREREQUISITES: AVIT 260 - Aircraft Dispatch I  
PROGRAM: Aviation Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2017

This course is designed to prepare students to take the FAA Practical Dispatch Examination. Knowledge obtained from AVIT 260  will be directly applied to aircraft dispatch scenarios. At the end of this course, students will be able to prepare an IFR flight plan, dispatch release, and local manifest. Additionally, students will also be prepared to answer oral questions based upon the Aircraft Dispatch Practical Test Standards.

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

  1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of regulatory requirements.
  2. Interpret and implement instrument flight regulations.
  3. Describe airspace classification and route structure.
  4. Develop domestic and international flight plans.
  5. Describe practical dispatch applications such as human factors, resource management, briefing techniques, and crew qualifications and limitations.
  6. Demonstrate a practical knowledge of aircraft dispatch necessary to perform dispatcher functions under 14 CFR Part 65.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Course consists of training that meets the requirements for the Instrument Pilot Practical Test by means of sufficiently and appropriately logged flight time that includes -
  • Aircraft performance
  • Aircraft systems
  • Radio navigation
  • Instrument flight regulations
  • Instrument Flight Planning
  • Air Traffic Control
  • Human Error
  • Weather
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Contingency Planning
  • Briefing Techniques Security Measures

 
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)