AVTN 2600 Instrument Ground Training
This course includes the study of aircraft altitude control, flight maneuvers and flight based solely on instrument reference. Other topics covered include hazardous weather, interpreting weather data, FAA regulations and IFR procedures, flight dynamics, meteorology, navigation, and airport operations. This course is designed to fulfill the instrument ground school requirements for the FAA Pilot Instrument Rating. Prerequisite: Completion of
AVTN 2510. (3 lect.)
Major Topics
- Principles of instrument flight
- Operation, use, and limitations of flight instruments
- Instrument navigation systems
- Air traffic control system
- Instrument flight charts
- IFR planning
- Human and physiological factors
- FAA regulations related to instrument flight
Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Explain the principles of flight including the operation, use, and limitations of flight instruments and instrument navigation systems.
2. Describe how the air traffic control system functions.
3. Utilize instrument flight charts for IFR planning and flight
4. Discuss human and physiological factors effecting instrument navigation
5. List and explain FAA regulations related to instrument flight.
Other Information
Any information placed here must be adhered to by all instructors:
Required texts include: Jeppesen Instrument/Commercial Textbook, Enroute and Terminal Charts, FAR/AIM