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The Midland College
Professional Pilot Program features a range of institutional training options.
They focus exclusively on aeronautics and airmanship.
The Associate Degree program at Midland College is a five-semester
18-month program that yields a college degree, about 300 hours flying
time and a job opportunity with Mesa Airlines.
What follows is
the Course Descriptions for the 16-month Associate Degree program.
| AIRP 1172 Interview Preparation |
(1-0) 1 Hour |
Preparation for interview with an airline. Topics will include dress, knowledge of Federal Aviation regulations, calculations, knowedge of instrument maps, and approach charts.
| AIRP
1307 Aviation Meteorology |
(3-0)
3 Hours
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Preparing advanced instrument students to observe and understand various
meteorological conditions and weather hazards. Topics will include low IMC,
thunderstorms, icing, high altitude hazards and techniques for minimizing
their effect on flying. Also includes analysis and use of weather data for
flight planning.
| AIRP
1355 Intermediate Flight Training |
(0-6)
3 Hours
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Provides students with
flight hours and skills necessary to fulfill the solo cross-country hours
required for the Federal Aviation Administration Commercial pilot license.
| AIRP
1301 Air Navigation (VFR) |
(3-0)
3 Hours
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Visual flight navigation in the National Airspace System, including sectional
charts, flight computers, plotters, and navigation logs. Radio navigation
will include NDB and VOR navigation.
| AIRP
1315 Private Pilot Flight Training |
(0-6)
3Hours
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Flight training to prepare
the student for the Federal Aviation Administration private pilot license.
Student will demonstrate competency of each item as required by the Private
Pilot Practical Test Standards.
| AIRP
1317 Private Pilot Ground School |
(3-0)
3 Hours
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Private Pilot ground
school covering topics such as principles of flight, radio procedures, weather,
navigation, aerodynamics, Federal Aviation Administration regulations, and
NOTAM's.
| AIRP
1343 Aerodynamics |
(3-0)
3 Hours
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Study of the general
principle of flight. Topics include lift, weight, thrust, drag, aircraft
stability and design, and aerodynamic forces.
| AIRP
1345 Aviation Safety |
(3-0)
3 Hours
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A study of the fundamentals
essential to the safety of flight. Topics include decision making factors,
accident reporting, accident investigation, air traffic systems, and aircraft
technologies.
| AIRP
1351 Instrument Ground School |
(3-0)
3 Hours
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A study of the basic
instrument radio and navigation fundamentals used in instrument flight.
Topics include a description and practical use of navigation systems, instruments,
instrument charts, and the Federal Aviation Administration regulations.
| AIRP 1441 Advanced Air Navigation (IFR) |
(4-0) 4 Hours |
Introduction to instrument flight operations and navigation. Topics include enroute navigation, instrument approaches, DP's, STAR's, NDB, VOR, and GPS.
| AIRP
2339 Commercial Flight |
(0-8)
3 Hours
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Flight instruction necessary
to qualify for the Commercial pilots license. Student will demonstrate proficiency
of all commercial pilot maneuvers to Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards.
| AIRP
2350 Instrument Flight |
(0-6)
3 Hours
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Preparation for the completion
of the Federal Aviation Administration Instrument Pilot rating. Student
will demonstrate mastery of the airplane on full and partial panel instruments,
chart reading, flight planning, and ATC radio procedures.
| AIRP
2351 Multiengine Flight |
(0-4)
3 Hours
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Preparation for the multiengine
class rating which will be added to a current certificate. Includes explanation
and demonstration of all required Federal Aviation Administration normal
and emergency operations and procedures.
| AIRP
2333 Aircraft Systems |
(3-0)
3 Hours
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Study of the general
principles, operation, and application of pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical,
fuel, environmental, protection, and warning systems. Emphasis on types
of aircraft structures and their control systems.
| AIRP 2335 Airline Transport Pilot Ground School |
(3-0) 3 Hours |
Provides the ground instruction required to meet the Federal Aviation Administration regulations for the Airline Transport Pilot written exam. Emphasis on achieving the competency to pass the written exam.
| AIRP
2337 Commercial Pilot Ground School |
(3-0)
3 Hours
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A study of advanced aviation
topics to prepare the student for the Federal Aviation Commercial written
examination.
| AIRP
2357 Turbine Aircraft Systems |
(3-0)
3 Hours
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Instruction
in the systems of specific turbine aircraft. Emphasis on the "glass
cockpit", auxiliary power, aircraft systems, and the first officers'
operational role.
| AVIM
1301 Introduction to Aviation Management |
(3-0)
3 Hours
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An introduction to small
aviation business management. Emphasis on financial marketing, human resources,
and administrative and information systems essential for successful business
operations. |
