SVCC College Catalog

ARO 110 FUNDAMENTALS OF FLIGHT (3 cr.)   Introduces the basic principles of flight, including applications of aero physics, theory of flight, air craft standards and specifications, basic airplane construction weight and balance fundamentals  Lecture 3 hours per week.

ARO 111 FLIGHT I (1 cr.)   Commences flight training.  Teaches aeronautical skills necessary to meet the requirements for private pilot certificate.  Consists of thirty-two hours of flight training.  Requires a special fee.  Laboratory 2 hours per week.

ARO 112 FLIGHT II (1 cr.)   Continues flight training for attaining Private Pilot Certificate.  Commences flight training toward the Commercial Pilot rating.  Consists of thirty-two hours of flight training.  Laboratory 2 hours per week.

ARO 113 FLIGHT III (1 cr.)   Continues flight training toward Commercial Pilot Certificate.  Consists of thirty-two hours of flight training.  Laboratory 2 hours per week.

ARO 114 FLIGHT IV (1 cr.)   Continues ARO 113.  Consists of thirty-two hours of flight training.  Laboratory 2 hours per week.

ARO 115 FLIGHT V (1 cr.)   Continues flight training toward Commercial Pilot Certificate and commences flight training for instrument rating.  Consists of thirty-two hours of flight training.  Laboratory 2 hours per week.

ARO 116 FLIGHT VI (1 cr.)   Continues flight training toward attainment of Commercial Pilot Certificate and instrument rating.  Consists of thirty-two hours of flight training.  Laboratory 2 hours per week.

ARO 121 PRIVATE PILOT GROUND SCHOOL (3 cr.)   Presents the fundamental principles of flight including theory of flight, aircraft standards and specifications, basic aircraft construction, weight and balance, navigation, meteorology, principles of radio communication and application of aero physics.  Prepares students for the FAA examination for private pilot rating.  Lecture 3 hours per week.

ARO 122 INSTRUMENT PILOT GROUND SCHOOL (3 cr.)   Covers principles applicable to instrument aviation requirements.  Includes study of aerodynamics pertaining to instrument flight, flight instruments and airways.  Prepares students for the FAA examination for Instrument Pilot rating.  Lecture 3 hours per week.

ARO 123 COMMERCIAL PILOT GROUND SCHOOL (3 cr.)   Presents advanced theory of flight covering navigation, meteorology, radio communication, aero physics and performance.  Studies federal aviation regulations.  Prepares students for the FAA examination for the Commercial Pilot rating.  Lecture 3 hours per week.