AVIA 261 Instrument Pilot Lectures

Study of aircraft flight instruments, instrument interpretation, instrument publications, regulations and procedures. Instructor-led discussions concerning aeronautical decision-making (ADM), crew resource management (CRM), aerodynamics, airworthiness, aeromedical factors, night and high altitude operations, weather hazards and reports, airport operations, flight planning, weight and balance (W&B), aircraft performance limitations, aircraft systems and abnormal/emergency procedures, and scenario based training to simulate more closely the actual flight conditions known to cause most fatal General Aviation (GA) accidents. Will also include an introduction and overview to the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) governing the applicable parts and subparts to the instrument pilot rating. Prepares student to pass the FAA Instrument Knowledge Test. Prerequisite: AVIA 143 and private pilot certificate, or permission of instructor. (Course fees apply.)

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