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Automotive work experience in an area pertinent to the student's objective. Registration required prior to beginning employment.

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Required for new students entering the Aviation Program. Course covers academic planning, degree audits, flight lab registration and completion requirements, and tips that students can apply to achieve success in the program.

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Aviation

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Aviation (BS) Unmanned Aircraft Systems | Aviation (BS) Aeronautics | Aviation (BS) Professional Flight | Aviation (BS) Aviation Management

A study of how aviation fits into our modern world, relation to business, and contribution to the economy. Study of aviation as a visible alternative in transportation.

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Aviation

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Aeronautics Minor | Private Flight Minor | Professional Flight Minor | Aviation (BS) Unmanned Aircraft Systems | Aviation (BS) Aeronautics | Aviation (BS) Professional Flight | Aviation (BS) Aviation Management

Aviation Terminology teaches international students the terms and meanings of airports, aircraft, and aviation in general. The course will also include instruction in proper pilot and air traffic control radio procedures and methods when in flight and on the ground. The course should reduce future difficulties in follow-on aviation management or professional flight courses.

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Aviation

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A study of basic aeronautical knowledge including principals of flight, aerodynamics, aviation regulations, weather, visual and instrument navigation, and emergencies. The course meets, but is not limited to 14 CFR 61.105. Satisfactory completion of this course may result in an endorsement for the FAA Private Pilot written exam.

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Aviation

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Aeronautics Minor | Private Flight Minor | Professional Flight Minor | Aviation (BS) Unmanned Aircraft Systems | Aviation (BS) Aeronautics | Aviation (BS) Professional Flight | Aviation (BS) Aviation Management

Provides beginning flight student with the in-flight requirements needed to obtain the FAA Private Pilot's Certificate.

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Aviation

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Aeronautics Minor | Private Flight Minor | Professional Flight Minor | Aviation (BS) Unmanned Aircraft Systems | Aviation (BS) Professional Flight

Provides initial flight student with the in-flight training requirements needed to obtain the FAA Private Pilot Helicopter Certificate.

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Aviation

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AVIA 153, Private Pilot Flight Lab II, continues the flight lab progression in the MSU aviation program to the second stage of the Private Pilot flight lab. The course reviews and expands the classroom knowledge received in the Private Pilot Ground Course as well as the skills developed in AVIA 151. The training flights continue the building block approach to training with student pilots gradually obtaining the skills to fly safely and pass an FAA administered practical examination.

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Aviation

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Aeronautics Minor | Private Flight Minor | Professional Flight Minor | Aviation (BS) Unmanned Aircraft Systems | Aviation (BS) Professional Flight

This course discusses the Remote Pilot Certification process and the specific rules under which UAS platforms can be operated. Students will gain sufficient knowledge to prepare them for the Remote Pilot Certificate exam and apply that knowledge to operations in the National Airspace

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Aviation

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Aviation (BS) Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Prepares advanced flight student with the in-flight requirements needed to obtain the FAA Multi-Engine Pilot rating.

Prerequisites:
AVIA 151, or equivalent

Areas of Study:
Aviation

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Private Flight Minor | Professional Flight Minor

A study of physics and aerodynamic principals of flight and propulsion systems. The nature of aerodynamic forces are explained. Flight principals of lighter-than-Air, airplane, glider, rotorcraft and powered lift are covered in detail.

Prerequisites:
PHYS 101, MATH 112, AVIA 150

Areas of Study:
Aviation

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Aviation (BS) Unmanned Aircraft Systems | Aviation (BS) Aeronautics | Aviation (BS) Professional Flight | Aviation (BS) Aviation Management

A study of fundamental air navigation principles and how it is applied to flight. Pilotage and dead reckoning. Great circle navigation. Charts and conformal projections. Celestial navigation. Electronic navigation systems and their operations and use.

Prerequisites:
AVIA 150

Areas of Study:
Aviation

Programs:
Aviation (BS) Unmanned Aircraft Systems

A study of the aeronautical knowledge including aviation regulations, weather, instrument navigation, and instrument emergencies. The course meets, but is not limited to, FAR part 61.65 (b, 1-4). Satisfactory completion of this course may result in an endorsement for the FAA Instrument Pilot written exam.

Prerequisites:
AVIA 150, or equivalent

Areas of Study:
Aviation

Programs:
Aeronautics Minor | Private Flight Minor | Professional Flight Minor | Aviation (BS) Professional Flight

Prepares advanced flight students with the in-flight requirements needed to obtain the FAA Instrument Pilot rating.

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Aviation

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Aeronautics Minor | Private Flight Minor | Professional Flight Minor | Aviation (BS) Unmanned Aircraft Systems | Aviation (BS) Professional Flight

Prepares advanced flight students with the in-flight requirements needed to obtain the FAA Instrument Pilot Helicopter rating.

Prerequisites:
AVIA 152

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Aviation

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AVIA 243, Instrument Pilot Flight Lab II, continues the flight lab progression in the MSU aviation program to the second stage of the Instrument Pilot flight lab. The FAA requires each pilot to obtain their Instrument Pilot flight certificate to fly in instrument weather conditions. The course reviews and expands the classroom knowledge received in the Instrument Pilot Ground Course as well as the skills developed in AVIA 241. The training flights continue the building block approach to training with student pilots gradually obtaining the skills to fly in all instrument conditions and to pass an FAA administered practical examination.

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Aviation

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Aeronautics Minor | Private Flight Minor | Professional Flight Minor | Aviation (BS) Unmanned Aircraft Systems | Aviation (BS) Professional Flight

A study of advanced aeronautical knowledge, including aerodynamics, aviation regulations, weather, visual and instrument navigation, and emergencies. The course meets, but is not limited to 14 CFR 61.125(b). Satisfactory completion of this course may result in an endorsement for the FAA Commercial Pilot written exam.

Prerequisites:
AVIA 153, AVIA 240

Areas of Study:
Aviation

Programs:
Aeronautics Minor | Private Flight Minor | Professional Flight Minor | Aviation (BS) Unmanned Aircraft Systems | Aviation (BS) Professional Flight

Prepares advanced flight students with the in-flight requirements needed to obtain the FAA Commercial Pilot's Certificate.

Areas of Study:
Aviation

Programs:
Aeronautics Minor | Private Flight Minor | Professional Flight Minor | Aviation (BS) Unmanned Aircraft Systems | Aviation (BS) Professional Flight

Prepares advanced flight students with the in-flight requirements needed to obtain the FAA Commerical Pilot Helicopter Certificate.

Prerequisites:
AVIA 152, AVIA 242

Areas of Study:
Aviation

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AVIA 253, Commercial Pilot Flight Lab II, continues the flight lab progression in the MSU aviation program. The FAA requires each pilot to obtain their Commercial Pilot flight certificate to be compensated for work as a pilot. This stage two course of the Commercial Pilot flight lab reviews and expands where required the classroom knowledge received in the Commercial Pilot Ground Course. The training flights use a building block approach to training with student pilots gradually obtaining the skills to fly the more difficult manuvers and to pass an FAA administered practical examination.

Areas of Study:
Aviation

Programs:
Aeronautics Minor | Private Flight Minor | Professional Flight Minor | Aviation (BS) Unmanned Aircraft Systems | Aviation (BS) Professional Flight

Study of Helicopter theory to meet FAA part 141 certification requirements for helicopter.

Prerequisites:
AVIA 150, AVIA 250, AVIA 260

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Aviation

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This course covers all the knowledge areas required for the FAA helicopter private, instrument and commercial pilot certification at a deeper and more academic level.

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Aviation

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Orientation to academic and administrative expectations of upper division students including basic academic requirements, conducting aviation research, resources available, professional and personal standards of performance, program progression, APA format, and critical thinking.

Prerequisites:
ENG 271W or ENG 272W

Areas of Study:
Aviation

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This course will teach students to communicate tactical and strategic messages through written and oral means. Students will develop public speaking skills specific to the aviation industry to include aviation interviewing techniques, crisis communication, and passenger communication. Students will develop their professional resume specific to their career choice.

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Aviation

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