An in-depth study of airframes and aircraft systems, aircraft instruments, safety, aerodynamics, stability, physiology, weather, airports, airspace, emergency operations, ground reference maneuvers, charts and publications, and the principles of pilotage, dead-reckoning, and radio/electronic methods of navigation as applied to cross-country flight planning to prepare the student for the FAA private pilot knowledge test. (3 units; Summer)

An in-depth study of aircraft instruments, preflight and aircraft systems, navigation, holding, approaches, emergencies, and weather reports and forecasts. Prepares student for the FAA instrument rating knowledge test. Additional exam fee. Prerequisites: FLT 116 and 117. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

An in-depth study of aerodynamics, instruments, airspace, regulations, performance, weight and balance, physiology, aviation weather, navigation, and flight operations. Prepares students for the FAA Dispatch knowledge test. Students must be age 21 to receive permission to enroll. Additional lab fee. Prerequisites: AVN 210, 310, and FLT 119, and permission of the Department Chair. (3 units; Fall)

In-depth study of cross country flight operations, including Lancer Airways Operational Specifications, advanced weather application, and practical dispatch applications. Students must be age 21 to enroll. Prerequisite: DSP 330. (3 units; Spring)

Senior-level application of practical dispatch knowledge and techniques. Prepares students for FAA Dispatch Practical Exam. Students must be age 21 to receive permission to enroll. Additional lab fee. Prerequisites: DSP 430 and FLT 410. (3 units; Spring)

A review of the psychological human factors that affect aviation, including individual and organizational factors, and technology-induced errors. Includes common human errors and detection and recovery skills. The chain of events leading up to an aircraft accident are examined in light of specific aircraft accidents. (3 units; Spring)

An in-depth study of aircraft systems, including engine, fuel, electric, hydraulic, pneumatic, flight control, and computer systems and displays. (3 units; Fall)

An in-depth study of turbine systems and turbine aircraft performance. Prerequisite: FLT 328. (3 units; Spring)