Professional Aviation College Program - Semester 2

Air Law II

A continuation of Air Law I, this course reviews the Canadian Air Regulations associated with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and introduces the candidate to Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) as well as commercial operations.

Meteorology II

The course reviews the basic meteorology covered in Meteorology I and continues with theory to increase the candidate's knowledge to the Commercial Pilot standard. The diversity of weather patterns across Canada will be studied, with an introduction to global weather, international forecasts and reports.

Aero Engines II

This course expands in aircraft engines by introducing the student to more advanced types of power plants for aircraft including the turbine and jet engine.

Flight Instruments II

This course explores in depth aircraft instrumentation in both operation and quality of information displayed to the pilot. Control and performance instruments are studied as well as advanced instrumentation such as Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS).

Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)

IFR Flight Planning General

Pilot, aircraft, and weather requirements for operating under IFR conditions are the focus of study, including introduction to the Canadian Air Pilot approach charts (CAP) and the Low Level Enroute charts.

IFR Departure Procedures

The candidate will be introduced to both Standard and Non-Standard Instrument departures, as well as the correct procedures for departing from both controlled and uncontrolled aerodromes under IFR.

IFR Enroute and Arrival Procedures

Enroute and arrival procedures course explores both the radar and non-radar environment, clearance limits, and profile descents, including standard terminal arrivals (STAR).

IFR Approach Procedures

This course allow the candidate to thoroughly explore the various types of instrument approaches available to a pilot as well as clearances, approach charts, missed approaches, and procedures.

IFR Emergency Procedures

Emergencies at all phases of an IFR flight are examined. Communication failures, failures during departure, enroute, and arrival, navigation equipment failures, and aircraft system failures are studied.

IFR Airmanship

Airmanship relates to the application of flying knowledge and experience to promote safer flight operations. This course deals with altimeter errors, illusions, and instrument failures, approach indicators, and Canadian Runway Friction Index (CRFI).

Crew Resource Management

Provides the candidate with the insight and hands-on skills to effectively deal with difficult situations, allowing for a productive and safe team environment with other crew members.

Human Factors II

The human body influences the ability to function well. During flight, the body is subject to a variety of external influences. Fatigue and stress, noise and vibration, as well as temperatures affect the performance of the pilot and crew. How changes in the immediate environment such as food, medications, and rest affect both the body and mind are studied.

First Aid and CPR

First Aid and CPR Course.

Basic Survival

Methods of providing shelter, water, and food in a wilderness environment. A one-week simulated downed aircraft exercise in the bush is included. Search and Rescue techniques are also studied.