- AF101 - Foundations of Inquiry: Aviation Management and Flight
This First-Year Seminar supports the transition of first-year students as they enter our research university. Students will demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and behaviors critical for academic and personal success; acquiring these capabilities as they are introduced to the foundations of inquiry.
Credit Hours: 1
- AF199 - Intermediate Flight/Program Transition
This course is for the first time entry-level student certificated as a Private Pilot who was certified and trained outside SIUC. It provides orientation training in the areas of SIUC flight procedures and standards, SIUC flight training aircraft, local airspace and airport environments. The course as delivered will consist of twenty (20) hours of ground instruction, fourteen (14) hours of flight instruction, and will be restricted to Aviation Flight Majors only. Upon successful completion with a grade of C or better, credit will be posted for AF 201A and 201B and the student will be able to enroll in AF 203. Credit in AF 199 does not count in the Aviation Flight major. School approval required.
Credit Hours: 2
- AF200 - Primary Flight Theory
Prepares the beginning aviation student for the FAA Private Pilot Written Examination. Consists of instruction in aerodynamics, FAA regulations, primary navigation, use of computer, weather, and radio navigation.
Credit Hours: 3
- AF201A - Primary Flight I
Provides flight instruction in preparation for solo flight. Consists of dual flight instruction, limited solo flight and ground instruction in conjunction with each training flight and other flight-related topics. Restricted to admission to the SIUC aviation flight program.
Credit Hours: 3
- AF201B - Primary Flight II
Provides flight instruction in preparation for the acquisition of the private pilot certificate. Consists of dual flight instruction, solo flight, and ground instruction in conjunction with each training flight and other flight-related topics. Prerequisite: AF 201A or FAA private pilot certificate.
Credit Hours: 3
- AF202 - Flight - Basic and Intermediate Theory
Instruction in Federal Aviation Administration regulations pertaining to commercial flight operations. Includes advanced instruction in aerodynamics, weather and safe operation of aircraft. Prerequisite: AF 200.
Credit Hours: 3
- AF203 - Flight - Basic
Beginning course in preparation for the Commercial Certificate. Major emphasis is upon solo and solo cross-country flight, with ground instruction in conjunction with each training flight and other flight related topics. Prerequisite: AF 201 and a valid Private Pilot Certificate. Special approval needed from the school.
Credit Hours: 5
- AF204 - Flight - Intermediate
Continuing preparation for the Commercial Certificate. Including dual, solo and night flight instruction and advanced maneuvers. Ground instruction is provided in conjunction with each training flight. Prerequisite: AF 203.
Credit Hours: 5
- AF205 - Flight - Instrument Theory
Course is directed to the theory of flight by instrument. Includes classroom instruction in Federal Aviation regulations pertaining to instrument flight, navigation by radio aids, aviation weather, and function, use, and limitations of instruments required for instrument flight. Prerequisite: AF 200 with a C or better.
Credit Hours: 3
- AF206A - Flight-Instrument I
The course begins preparation for the Instrument Airplane Rating. Includes instrument flight instruction. Prerequisite: AF 201B or AF 199 with a grade of C or better.
Credit Hours: 2
- AF206B - Flight-Instrument II
The course concludes training for the Instrument Airplane Rating. Includes instrument flight instruction. Prerequisite: AF 206A with a C or better.
Credit Hours: 2
- AF207A - Flight Advanced
This course completes the requirements for the Commercial Pilot Certificate. Includes dual and solo flight maneuvers. Prerequisite: AF 206A, AF 206B, AF 204 with grades of C or better.
Credit Hours: 2
- AF207B - Flight Multi-Engine Operations
Prepares the student for the FAA Multi-Engine rating (airplane). Includes multi-engine flight instruction and individual ground instruction. Prerequisite: AF 207A.
Credit Hours: 2
- AF210 - Human Factors for Aviators
Provide the student specialized instruction in the areas of: physiological aspects of aviation, psychological aspects of aviation, aeronautical decision making and crew resource management. This course is writing intensive and reflects the College's Communication-Across-the-Curriculum initiative. Prerequisite: AF 202, ENGL 101.
Credit Hours: 4
- AF211 - Aviation Weather
The course will provide both understanding and application of weather theory in relation to commercial flight operations. This course includes regulations issued by the Federal Aviation Administration relating to weather and safe flight. Problem based learning situations and presentations in the classroom on the adverse effects of weather are presented to increase hazardous weather awareness for pilots. Prerequisite: AF 200 or passed FAA Private Pilot written exam.
Credit Hours: 3
- AF220 - Practicum in Air Carrier Operations
Students gain practical experience and training by participating as flight officers on passenger aircraft flights. Enables students to practice, under close supervision, the role of first officer within a passenger carrier format. Course includes 20 hours of flight time and a minimum of 40 hours pre- and post-flight activities and instruction. Mandatory Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: AF 207B. Special approval needed from the school.
Credit Hours: 2
- AF260 - Reciprocation and Jet Airplane Systems
Students will have knowledge of construction, operation, and components of reciprocating and jet powerplants. They will understand the operation and components of cabin pressurization and air conditioning systems, flight control systems, landing gear systems, fuel systems, electrical systems, antiicing systems, and fire detection systems.
Credit Hours: 4
- AF299 - Aviation Flight Continuing Enrollment
This course is to be taken to maintain continuing enrollment for flight students who have not finished the requirements of their degree program. Restricted to Aviation Flight or Aviation Management majors or consent of school.
Credit Hours: 1-6
- AF300A - Flight-Instructor I (Airplane)
First of two university courses to prepare a commercial pilot for a FAA Flight Instructor Certificate. Prerequisite: AF 207A. Special approval needed from the school.
Credit Hours: 1
- AF300B - Flight-Instructor II (Airplane)
Second of two university courses to prepare a commercial pilot for a FAA Flight Instructor Certificate. Prerequisite: AF 300A. Special approval needed from the school.
Credit Hours: 1
- AF301 - Flight-Instructor (Airplane-Multi-Engine)
This course consists of 5 hours of dual flight instruction and 10 hours of classroom instruction. Prepares the holder of a flight instructor certificate for the addition of the multi-engine flight instructor rating. Prerequisite: AF 300A, AF 300B, AF 207B. Additional Prerequisite: students must have 15 hours Multi PIC.
Credit Hours: 1
- AF302 - Flight-Instructor (Airplane Instrument)
Designed to prepare the flight instructor to teach instrument flying, and to acquire the Instrument Flight Rating. Course consists of 10 hours of dual flight instruction and 15 hours of classroom instruction. Prerequisite: AF 300A, AF 300B.
Credit Hours: 1
- AF303 - Flight Instructor Ground School
This course is designed to aid the student who is obtaining a flight instructor's rating. It will cover principles to teaching as well as practical aspects of teaching flight maneuvers necessary for instruction. Prerequisite: AF 205.
Credit Hours: 3
- AF305 - Airline and Turbine Aircraft Operations
This course uses a combination of class lectures and computer based flight training to develop an understanding of airline operational requirement and turbine aircraft operations. Topics include: turbine aircraft systems, Federal Aviation Regulation part 121 regulations, airline operational specifications, advanced aircraft avionics, advanced weather avoidance, crew resource management and airline career professional development. The course format includes a two hour lecture period and a two hour computer based flight training device session per week. Prerequisite: AF 207B.
Credit Hours: 3
- AF306 - Introduction to Technically Advanced Aircraft Operations
This course uses a combination of orientation and simulation lessons to develop an understanding of Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) systems, navigation and autopilot. The student will develop the skills required to perform scenario based training missions in a TAA Flight Training Device (FTD). The course consists of 10 hours of orientation lessons and 16 hours of FTD lessons. Prerequisites: AF 206A and AF 206B, or consent of the school.
Credit Hours: 2
- AF311 - Aviation Weather II
This course prepares the student to take manual surface weather observations. Students will participate in recording and coding METAR aviation surface weather observations. Prerequisite: AF 211 with a C or better or concurrent enrollment allowed in AF 211.
Credit Hours: 1
