Meteorology

This course covers basic meteorology theory as is applies to aviation. It also includes a compete breakdown of all pertinent aviation forecasts and reports, including how and where to obtain them.

Air Law

Candidates become familiar with the Canadian Air Regulations including general operations and Visual Flight Rules (VFR) as they apply to Canadian aviation. (European specific available - enquire)

Radio Theory

Candidates require a Radiotelephone Operator's Restricted Certificate (Aeronautical). This is a necessary certification to enable students to operate two way radio aboard aircraft in Canada and abroad. Students learn proper use of the phonetic alphabet, radio pronunciation and procedures.

Theory of Flight

The candidate is introduced to the basic principles of flight and the forces that act upon an aircraft in flight. Wing and airframe design, flight control surfaces, and propellers are studied.

Aero Engines

Provides the candidate with basic knowledge of the principles of internal combustion engines and their components.

Navigation

The candidate learns the theory and develops skills necessary to navigate by using maps, charts, and navigation computers. Cross-country trips are flight planned, the flown as practical air exercises. As a part of the navigation course, a 125 nautical mile trip is planned and flown during the semester.

Flight Instruments

The candidate is introduced to basic instruments associated with the pitot-static system, basic gyroscopic theory, as well as the magnetic compass.

Human Factors

Illusions, medical factors, and parameters of the human body associated with aviation are studied.