Aeronautical Sciences

(AERO)

Contact the Earth Sciences Department for further information, (760)

744-1150, ext. 2512. For transfer information, consult a Palomar

College counselor.

Associate in Arts degree requirements are listed in Section 6

of the catalog. Certificates of Achievement or Proficiency

require a minimum grade of “C” in each of the required

courses.

PROGRAMS OF STUDY

Aeronautical Operations and Management

For students interested in the business or piloting aspects of aviation. Transfers to some four‑year programs in this field.

A.A. Degree Major or Certificate of Achievement

Program Requirements                                                             Units

AERO 100      Introduction to Aeronautical Sciences                  3

AERO 105      Basic Pilot Ground School                                      3

AERO 115      Air Traffic Control                                                    3

AERO 120      Aviation Weather                                                     3

BUS 205         Business Writing                                                      3

ECON 101     Principles of Economics (Macro)                            3

ECON 102     Principles of Economics (Micro)                             3

Elective Courses (Select 15 units minimum)

ACCT 103 and                                                Financial Accounting    4

ACCT 104      Acct Electronic Spreadsheet Lab                           1

AERO 106      Commercial Pilot Ground School                            3

AERO 107      Instrument Pilot Ground School                             3

AERO 108      Flight Instructor Ground School                             3

AERO 125      Instrument Simulator Lab                                    1.5

AERO 150      Airport Management                                                3

AERO 205      Principles of Aerodynamics                                    3

AERO 210      Aviation Safety and Accident Investigation          3

AERO 260      ATP/Dispatcher Ground School                             3

BUS 155         Marketing                                                                 3

BUS 115         Business Law                                                           3

BMGT 110      Human Resource Management                               3

BMGT 115      Organizational Theory and Design                         3

CE 100           Cooperative Education                                  1,2,3,4

CSIS 105       Computer Concepts/Microcomputer Apps.           3

GEOG 110     Meteorology: Weather and Climate                        3

MATH 115     Trigonometry                                                           3

MATH 120     Elementary Statistics                                             3

PHYS 120      General Physics                                                      4

PHYS 121      General Physics                                                      4

TOTAL UNITS                                                                                 36

 Flight training is the sole responsibility of each student and is contracted with an F.A.A. approved flight school at the student's own expense. The Palomar Community College District accepts no responsibility or liability for the student's flight training program.

Aircraft Commercial Pilot

Prepares students for employment as commercial pilots in air taxi and other field‑related flying operations. Transfers to some four‑year programs in this field.

A.A. Degree Major or Certificate of Achievement

Program Requirements                                                             Units

AERO 75        Private Pilot Certification                                       2

AERO 80        Instrument Rating Certification                              2

AERO 85        Commercial Pilot Certification                               3

AERO 100      Introduction to Aeronautical Sciences                  3

AERO 105      Basic Pilot Ground School                                      3

AERO 106      Commercial Pilot Ground School                            3

AERO 107      Instrument Pilot Ground School                             3

AERO 110      Basic Pilot Flight Procedures                                 2

AERO 115      Air Traffic Control                                                    3

AERO 120      Aviation Weather                                                     3

AERO 125      Instrument Simulator Laboratory                        1.5

AERO 140      Aviation Math/ Modern Navigation                         3

AERO 205      Principles of Aerodynamics                                    3

AERO 210      Aviation Safety and Accident Investigation          3

AERO 215      Complex Aircraft Systems and Propulsion            3

TOTAL UNITS                                                                              40.5

Recommended Electives: AERO 108, 150, 260; BUS 205; GEOG 110

Flight training is the sole responsibility of each student and is contracted with an F.A.A. approved flight school at the student's own expense. The Palomar Community College District accepts no responsibility or liability for the student's flight training program.

COURSE OFFERINGS

Courses numbered under 100 are not intended for transfer credit.

AERO 75     Private Pilot Certification                 (2)

Note: Credit/No Credit grading only

Upon presentation of a Private Pilot Certificate, the student will be given credit (no grade). Flight training is to be completed off campus with an F.A.A. certified flight instructor of the student's choice and at the student's own expense. The Palomar Community College District accepts no responsibility or liability for the flight training obtained from private instructors. The student should register for this course in the semester during which the training is to be completed.

AERO 80     Instrument Rating Certification       (2)

Note: Credit/No Credit grading only

Upon presentation of an Instrument Rating, the student will be given credit (no grade). Flight training is to be completed off campus with an F.A.A. certified flight instructor of the student's choice and at the student's own expense. The Palomar Community College District accepts no responsibility or liability for the flight training obtained from private instructors. The student should register for this course in the semester during which the training is to be completed.

AERO 85     Commercial Pilot Certification          (3)

Note: Credit/No Credit grading only

Upon presentation of a Commercial Pilot Certificate, the student will be given credit (no grade). Flight training is to be completed off campus with an F.A.A. certified flight instructor of the student's choice and at the student's own expense. The Palomar Community College District accepts no responsibility or liability for the flight training obtained from private instructors. The student should register for this course in the semester during which the training is

to be completed.

AERO 90     Multi‑Engine Rating Certification      (1)

Note: Credit/No Credit grading only

Upon presentation of a Multi‑Engine Rating, the student will be given credit (no grade). Flight training is to be completed off campus with an F.A.A. certified flight instructor of the student's choice and at the student's own expense. The Palomar Community College District accepts no responsibility or liability for the flight training obtained

from private instructors. The student should register for this course in the semester during which the training is to be completed.

AERO 100   Introduction to Aeronautical Sciences (3)

3 hours lecture

Transfer acceptability: CSU

A survey of the aerospace field including the functions and operations of various federal and state regulating aviation agencies and airport based companies such as air carrier, general aviation, aviation maintenance, flight schools, and other major occupational and supportive areas.

AERO 105   Basic Pilot Ground School                 (3)

3 hours lecture

Transfer acceptability: CSU

A study of Federal Aviation Regulations, flight data, aerodynamics, weather and navigation, radio communications, aircraft and engine operation, flight instruments, and aircraft performance. Prepares the student for the Federal Aviation Administration's Private Pilot written examination.

AERO 106   Commercial Pilot Ground School      (3)

3 hours lecture

Prerequisite: Private Pilot Certificate or AER0 105 with concurrent or prior flight training

Transfer acceptability: CSU

A comprehensive study of aircraft performance, Federal Aviation Regulations, navigation, flight charts and graphs, radio navigation and communications, meteorology, emergency procedures, aerodynamics, flight instruments, and multi‑engine procedure. Prepares the student for the Federal Aviation Administration's Commercial Pilot written examination.

AERO 107   Instrument Pilot Ground School       (3)

3 hours lecture

Prerequisite: Private Pilot Certificate or AERO 105 with concurrent or prior flight training

Transfer acceptability: CSU

AERO 108   Flight Instructor Ground School       (3)

3 hours lecture

Prerequisite: AERO 106 and 107

Transfer acceptability: CSU

Learning characteristics, teaching techniques, student evaluation, instructor duties/responsibilities, and all private and commercial pilot maneuvers. Prepares the student for the Federal Aviation Administration's written and practical tests for flight instructor‑airplane.

AERO 110   Basic Pilot Flight Procedures            (2)

2 hours lecture

Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, AERO 105

Transfer acceptability: CSU

A classroom study of procedures required for the private pilot practical test. Includes discussion of cross‑country flight planning, radio navigation, communication procedures, controlled airspace, and airport operations.

AERO 115   Air Traffic Control                             (3)

3 hours lecture

Prerequisite: AERO 105

Transfer acceptability: CSU

The national airspace system and the handling of air traffic within this area. Emphasis is placed on the operation of Federal Aviation Administration controlling agencies.

AERO 120   Aviation Weather                              (3)

3 hours lecture

Transfer acceptability: CSU

Basic principles relating to weather with particular emphasis placed upon the relationship of weather to aviation. Practical instruction is given in the use and interpretation of weather reports, forecasts, and charts.

AERO 125   Instrument Simulator Laboratory (1.5)

1 hour lecture‑2 hours laboratory

Prerequisite: Private Pilot Certificate

Note: May be taken 3 times for increased proficiency by utilizing more advanced lesson plans and taped lesson plans in the lab.

Transfer acceptability: CSU

Instrument flight including VOR navigation, holding patterns, and ILS, LOC, NDB, and VOR approaches through use of a ground trainer.

AERO 140   Aviation Mathematics and Modern Navigation Systems  (3)

3 hours lecture

Transfer acceptability: CSU

The nature and properties of numbers and arithmetic operations utilizing the flight computer for improvement in operational efficiency and applications involving all forms of air navigation. Basic principles of modern navigation systems such as Loran, INS/IRS, R‑NAV, TCAS, GPWS, Flight Directors, and GPS will be examined.  

AERO 150   Airport Management                         (3)

3 hours lecture

Transfer acceptability: CSU

Airports and their management. Planning, finance, economics, operation, maintenance, and public relations will be discussed as well as current topics.

AERO 197   Aeronautical Sciences Topics      (.5-4)

Units awarded in topics courses are dependent upon the number of hours required of the student. Any combination of lecture, laboratory, or lecture/laboratory may be sched­uled by the department. Refer to Class Schedule.

Note: May be taken 4 times.

Topics in Aeronautical Sciences. See class schedule for specific topic covered. Course title will designate subject covered.

AERO 205   Principles of Aerodynamics              (3)

3 hours lecture

Transfer acceptability: CSU

Introduction to the theory of flight; applications of the basic laws of physics to the principles of flight. Aircraft design is considered with respect to airfoils, wings, viscous effects, propellers, and aircraft performance.

AERO 210   Aviation Safety and Accident

                  Investigation                                    (3)

3 hours lecture

Prerequisite: AERO 105 or Private Pilot Certificate

Transfer acceptability: CSU

Accident prevention principles through a study of recent mishaps. Pilot physical and psychological factors and their role in mishaps. A study of crash survival and post‑crash survival techniques. Fundamentals of mishap investigation and reporting.

AERO 215   Complex Aircraft Systems and

                  Propulsion                                         (3)

3 hours lecture

Prerequisite: AERO 105 or Private Pilot Certificate

Transfer acceptability: CSU

Turbochargers, turboprop and turbojet engines and their operation. Electrical, pressurization, hydraulic, and fuel systems will be examined.

AERO 260   ATP/Dispatcher Ground School        (3)

3 hours lecture

Prerequisite: Commercial Pilot Certificate

Transfer acceptability: CSU

Federal Aviation Regulations, aerodynamics, performance, flight procedures, aviation weather, and aeromedical factors as they apply to the operation and dispatch of air carrier transport aircraft. Prepares the student for the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airline Transport Pilot or Dispatcher written/knowledge examination.  

AERO 295   Directed Study in Aeronautical

                  Sciences                                      (1,2,3)

3, 6, or 9 hours field work

Prerequisite: AERO 100 and approval of project proposal

Note: May be taken 4 times

Individual study in field or library within the field of air transportation.