Faculty: Civil Aviation The Flight Training major prepares students for careers as professional pilots. Students develop skills in aircraft operation, aviation safety, navigation, and flight management. Graduates are equipped to pursue roles in commercial aviation, private aviation, and other related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the fundamentals of aviation and flight operations. - Develop skills in aircraft handling, navigation, and flight planning. - Learn techniques for ensuring aviation safety and regulatory compliance. - Explore principles of aerodynamics, meteorology, and aviation technology. - Analyze and interpret flight data and performance metrics. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills for effective flight operations. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Aviation** - Overview of aviation history, industry trends, and career opportunities. - Fundamentals of aircraft types, flight operations, and aviation regulations. 2. **Private Pilot License (PPL)** - Principles of private pilot training, including aircraft handling, navigation, and flight planning. - Techniques for obtaining a Private Pilot License. 3. **Instrument Rating** - Principles of instrument flying, including navigation, communication, and flight management. - Techniques for obtaining an Instrument Rating. 4. **Commercial Pilot License (CPL)** - Principles of commercial pilot training, including advanced aircraft handling, navigation, and flight management. - Techniques for obtaining a Commercial Pilot License. 5. **Multi-Engine Rating** - Principles of multi-engine aircraft operation, including performance, handling, and emergency procedures. - Techniques for obtaining a Multi-Engine Rating. 6. **Aviation Safety and Regulations** - Principles of aviation safety, including risk management, emergency procedures, and regulatory compliance. - Techniques for ensuring safe and compliant flight operations. 7. **Aerodynamics and Aircraft Systems** - Principles of aerodynamics, including lift, drag, thrust, and control. - Techniques for understanding and managing aircraft systems and performance. 8. **Meteorology for Aviation** - Principles of meteorology, including weather patterns, forecasting, and aviation weather services. - Techniques for interpreting and applying meteorological data to flight planning. 9. **Flight Simulation and Training** - Principles of flight simulation, including simulator training, scenario-based training, and emergency procedures. - Techniques for enhancing flight skills and decision-making through simulation. 10. **Internship/Practicum** - Real-world experiences in aviation settings, including internships with airlines, flight schools, or aviation companies. - Application of learned skills in practical flight training scenarios. 11. **Capstone Project in Flight Training** - Comprehensive project applying skills in flight planning, navigation, or aviation safety. - Delivery of a polished flight training project, flight plan, or safety analysis. **Assessment Methods:** - Flight logs, navigation plans, flight planning projects, aviation safety analyses, aerodynamics studies, meteorology reports, flight simulation scenarios, internship reports, capstone projects, group projects, and presentations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to Aviation" by various authors. - "Private Pilot License (PPL)" by various authors. - "Instrument Rating" by various authors. - "Commercial Pilot License (CPL)" by various authors. - "Multi-Engine Rating" by various authors. - "Aviation Safety and Regulations" by various authors. - "Aerodynamics and Aircraft Systems" by various authors. - "Meteorology for Aviation" by various authors. - "Flight Simulation and Training" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of physics, mathematics, and a strong interest in aviation and flight training. Medical fitness for flight training as per aviation regulatory requirements. **Major Duration:** Typically 2-4 years, including ground school, flight training, internships, and capstone projects. The duration can vary based on the specific flight training program and regulatory requirements. **Certification:** Graduates may receive certifications such as Private Pilot License (PPL), Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot License (CPL), and Multi-Engine Rating. Additional certifications may include Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) and specialized ratings. **Target Audience:** Aspiring pilots, aviation enthusiasts, and professionals seeking careers in commercial aviation, private aviation, flight instruction, and other aviation-related fields. This major equips students with the technical, practical, and decision-making skills needed to excel in flight training, supporting careers in various aviation roles and industries.