AERN 260 - Instrument Pilot Rating

(3 hours) Prerequisites: AERN 162L. This course provides instruction necessary to prepare students for their Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Instrument Knowledge Test and provide a sufficient understanding to commence with initial flight training to satisfy FAA Instrument Rating requirements. This course reviews in detail the national airspace system, air traffic control system, human factors associated with flight in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), analogue and electronic flight instruments, procedures and navigation, and instrument flight rules (IFR) normal and emergency procedures. Ground instruction relevant to the associated lab course (AERN 261L) will be included in order to maximize flight training benefits and prepare students for their FAA Instrument Rating practical examination (check ride). Upon satisfactory completion of this course students will receive an FAA Certified Flight Instructor endorsement to take the FAA Instrument Knowledge Test. This course cannot be challenged.