Course Descriptions

Aviation

Please find below a selection of the courses associated with the Aviation program. For a complete list of courses, please consult the Academic Calendar.

Theoretical Foundations

481.11 – AVTN: Basic Flight Theory
This course introduces the aviation subjects in four different categories: Air Law, General Knowledge, Meteorology, and Navigation. The course length is 60 hours of Ground Instruction and is completed with the Transport Canada Private written examination. (Prerequisite: class 1 or 3 medical) (4 hours)

481.31 – AVTN: Instrument Flight Theory
This course covers the subjects of Air Law and Instrument Procedures, along with Meteorology, Instrumentation, Navigation and Radio Aids, Flight Operations, and Human Factors. All subjects are related to instrument flight conditions and procedures and are expanded on advanced flight theory subjects. (Prerequisite: 481.41 – Advanced Flight Theory) (4 hours)

481.41 – AVTN: Advanced Flight Theory
This focuses on Commercial Air Law, Advanced General Knowledge, Advanced Meteorology, Radio Navigation, and Crew Resource Management. The course is 80 hours of instruction and is completed with the Transport Canada Commercial written examination. (Prerequisites: class 1 medical, 481.11 – Basic Flight Theory, 489.21 – Intermediate Flight Lab) (Cross-credited with Science for Aviation Majors) (6 hours)

481.42 – AVT: PDM/CRM/SMS and Operational Flying
This course is designed to give Aviation Students who are about to enter the workforce an in-depth understanding of the tasks and roles that are expected of them as they step into their first aviation job. By examining several aviation incidents/accidents, students will be introduced to the world of Single Crew and Multi-Crew Resource Management (SCRM/CRM), Pilot Decision Making (PDM), and Safety Management Systems (SMS). Dangerous Goods training and an introduction to both Operations and Flight Planning in a real-world flying environment will also be covered. (Prerequisites: Class 1 Medical, 481.11 – Basic Flight Theory, 489.21 – Intermediate Flight Lab)

Practicum

489.11 – AVTN: Private Flight Lab I
This course begins with a week-long, in-depth Flight Training Camp that starts the week before registration day at Providence. Topics include Flight Theory, Air Law, and Radio Proficiency. Approximately 15 hours of flight time will be acquired during this camp, and students who demonstrate both the skill and the knowledge required of them will finish the Camp with their first solo. The successful completion of the Flight Camp will allow students to continue their training in the coming semester, when they will move on to advanced topics. Specialty take-offs and landings, forced approaches, navigation, and basic instrument work will be taught. Students who have success fully completed this course will be ready for their dual cross-country flights. (Prerequisite: Class 3 or 1 Medical) (4 hours)

489.12 – AVTN: Private Flight Lab II
This course culminates with the student’s successful completion of the Private Flight Test. Students are expected to demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of aircraft control, including advanced navigation and advanced air work. They will also demonstrate proficiency in instrument work, including the VOR and GPS. Completion of this work to the flight test standards must be demonstrated before the student obtains a recommendation for the flight test. The student who successfully completes this course, along with Basic Flight Theory (481.11), will be awarded the Private Pilot License. (Prerequisites: 489.11 – Private Flight Lab, 481.11 – Basic Flight Theory)