This course will provide an introduction to the aviation and aerospace industry and provide an entry level  examination of Aviation career opportunities. Students will explore the concepts and principles of Aviation and  delve into general practices of the aerospace field. Areas of study are aviation history, pilot training, airplane  structure, engines, basic aerodynamics, flight environment, airports, aviation weather, and navigation. In  addition, the course exposes the student to the history of manned space flight.

Introduces and develops flight control and piloting techniques for common Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) platforms. Students learn and demonstrate maneuvers, procedures, and best practices for safe UAS operation on fixed wing and rotary wing systems. Develops the skills and knowledge required to be a pilot of a UAS in the National Airspace System. Students who are new to aviation will develop functional knowledge in the areas of pilot-in-command responsibilities, aerodynamic principles, aviation meteorology, and the flight environment.

This course studies the basic principles of aerodynamics, including airfoil shapes and aerodynamic forces, airplane performance, stability and control, strength limitations, and the application of these to specific flight situations. Included in this course are flight performance with airflow in the sub-, trans-, and supersonic envelope.

This course will cover advanced flight topics from area Aviation experts. Students will be exposed to new concepts in UAS and drone technology as well as expanding topics covered in Principles of Flight to an advanced level specific to drone technology. Students will be preparing to pass the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) private pilot written exam.

This course will be an applied applications course and learners will receive instruction in aerial photography for commercial purposes, recording instrumentation, topics in inspection for industrial purposes, and data analytics.

This course develops basic meteorological concepts that apply to aviation. Emphasis is on the use of national weather service reports and forecasts to evaluate flight conditions. The course also prepares students for the weather section of the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge examination.