A SIM 228 - Commercial Pilot Completion

Credits: 1
Flight simulation activity that provides hands-on experience with commercial pilot flight operations using an FAA approved flight simulator. Applied learning topics include preflight preparation and procedures; airport surface operations; takeoffs, landings, and go-arounds; flight performance maneuvers; navigation; slow flight; stalls; emergency flight operations; multiengine and high-altitude operations; and post flight procedures. Students must possess a Commercial Pilot Certificate to complete this course.

Prerequisite: A SIM 218 or AVIA 218; and instructor’s permission.

Course Outcomes:
Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

Apply their understanding of aircraft flight instruments, visual and attitude instrument flying, and navigation.
Analyze and interpret Federal Aviation Regulations pertaining to commercial flight.
Demonstrate the ability to control aircraft and predict performance.
Explain and use various aircraft and navigation systems.
Obtain their Commercial Pilot Certificate.

Program Outcomes

Employ their understanding of the integral parts of the global aviation industry through practical application of comprehensive aeronautical principles.
Demonstrate their ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary and diverse team of aviation professionals through proficiency in the skills and technology used in the aviation industry.
Prepare for an entry-level position as a fixed-wing Commercial Pilot.

College-wide Outcomes

Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.