(AVI) Aviation Technology Courses

All flight training courses involving the use of an aircraft are taught in conjunction with Infinity Flight Group at Trenton-Mercer Airport.


(3 credits)  AVI 101 - Aerospace Development
Historical approach to U.S. and international aviation development including man's first efforts to fly, the development of aircraft, modern growth of the aerospace industry and the impact of aviation and flight on mankind. 3 lecture hours

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(3 credits)  AVI 102 - Aviation Transportation
Prerequisite: ENG 101
Study of transportation systems and the aviation industry as they exist today. Topics include applicable government organizations, controls, and regulations. Airline organization, operation, management, and marketing as well as career opportunities are additionally examined. 3 lecture hours

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(3 credits)  AVI 105 - Aviation Weather
Analysis of aviation weather applicable to professional commercial pilots. Topics include weather hazards including thunderstorms, turbulence, wind shear, restrictions to visibility, icing, and hydroplaning. Weather services available along with details of coded weather reports, forecasts, weather charts and prognostic charts are explored and applied in class for flight planning and in-flight decision-making. 3 lecture hours

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(2 credits)  AVI 111 - Flight Concepts
Study of the principles of flight and air navigation, evolution of modern aviation (civil and military), and the basic physiological difficulties experienced in flight. [occasional offering] 2 lecture hours

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(2 credits)  AVI 112 - Primary Flight
Prerequisites: eligibility for college-level math and English; FAA-approved Medical; U.S. citizenship or TSA approval
Corequisites: AVI 131, ENG 101
Provides flight training required to begin the cross-country training phase for the FAA private pilot certificate. Consists of 23 hours of flight training, 13.4 hours of preflight planning, and 10.5 hours of ground/pre/post instruction. Fee required (see Mercer County Community College’s Aviation Policies and Procedures Manual). 1 lecture / 46.9 field study hours

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(2 credits)  AVI 113 - Flight I
Prerequisites: AVI 112, AVI 131; eligibility for college-level math and English; FAA-approved Medical; U.S. citizenship or TSA approval
Flight training required to complete the private pilot program by acquiring the aeronautical skills necessary to meet the FAA Airmen Certification Standards for the private pilot certificate. Consists of 30 hours of flight training, 10.4 hours of preflight planning, and 11.7 hours of ground/pre/post instruction. Fee required (see Mercer County Community College’s Aviation Policies and Procedures Manual). 1 lecture / 52.1 field study hours

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(2 credits)  AVI 114 - Flight II
Prerequisites: AVI 113 with a minimum C grade; Private Pilot Certificate; FAA-approved Medical; U.S. citizenship or TSA approval
Corequisite: AVI 132
Required flight training for the commercial pilot certificate for the student who has met the requirements for the private pilot certificate in AVI 113. Consists of 54 flight hours, 17.4 hours of preflight planning, and 15.5 hours of ground/pre/post instruction. Fee required (see Mercer County Community College’s Aviation Policies and Procedures Manual). 1 lecture / 86.9 field study hours

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(3 credits)  AVI 131 - Commercial Pilot I
Essentials to pass the Federal Aviation Administration private pilot examination. Subjects include introduction to airplane systems, airports, communications and air traffic control, weight and balance, meteorology, Federal Aviation Regulations, aeronautical charts, radio navigation, Aeronautical Information Manual, flight computer, medical factors of flight and cross-country flying. 3 lecture hours

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(3 credits)  AVI 132 - Commercial Pilot II
Prerequisites: AVI 131, successful grade on FAA private pilot computer exam - airplanes
Corequisite: AVI 113 or AVI 114
Basic knowledge to pass the Federal Aviation Administration commercial pilot examination. Includes multi-engine advanced performance control, advanced meteorology, advanced multi-engine airplane systems, advanced radio navigation, commercial pilot FARs, physiology of flight, environmental systems, flight planning and commercial flight maneuvers. 3 lecture hours

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(3 credits)  AVI 203 - Aircraft Components
Prerequisites: CMN 112, eligibility for college-level math and English
Basic maintenance procedures, personnel, and regulations studied in conjunction with the fundamental components and systems of aircraft. Topics include FARs, personnel, inspections, data, aircraft engines, airframes, systems, operating procedures and limitations, instruments, and aircraft structures. 3 lecture hours

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(1 credit)  AVI 208 - Aviation Seminar
Guest speakers explain their role in the industry and share insights concerning prerequisite experience, the interview process, and prospects for employment. 1 lecture hour

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(3 credits)  AVI 215 - Aerodynamics
Corequisite: MAT 115
Analysis of the fundamental theory and elements of applied aerodynamics provides the knowledge and background for safe and effective flying. Lab explores the basic concepts of airfoil angle of attack and lift/drag characteristics. 2 lecture / 2 laboratory hours

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(4 credits)  AVI 216 - Flight V
Prerequisites: current FAA Helicopter Commercial Certificate with Instrument Rating; FAA-approved Medical; U.S. citizenship or TSA approval
Students obtain (if not already possessing) a Private ASEL Certificate and acquire the aeronautical skills necessary to meet the requirements for the Commercial ASEL Certificate with an Instrument Airplane Rating. Consists of 82 hours of flight training, 111.5 hours of preflight planning, and 29.5 hours of ground/pre/post instruction. Fee required (see Mercer County Community College’s Aviation Policies and Procedures Manual). 1 lecture / 223 field study hours

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(1 credit)  AVI 217 - Flight VI
Prerequisites: Airplane Single Engine Land Commercial and Airplane Instrument Rating; FAA-approved Medical; U.S. citizenship or TSA approval
Students develop the proficiency, knowledge, and skills to complete the required practical examination to add a multi-engine class rating to their single-engine commercial certificate and instrument rating. This training and assessment consist of 16.8 hours in a multi-engine aircraft, 13.4 hours of preflight planning, and 10 hours of ground/pre/post instruction. Fee required (see Mercer County Community College’s Aviation Policies and Procedures Manual). 1 lecture / 40.2 field study hours

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(3 credits)  AVI 231 - Commercial Pilot III
Prerequisites: AVI 132, MAT 115
Complements Flight III and Flight IV courses, with basic information to pass the Federal Aviation Administration Instrument Pilot Examination. Subject areas include altitude instrument flying, instrument flight charts, IFR clearances, and IFR regulations. 3 lecture hours

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(2 credits)  AVI 240 - Flight III
Prerequisites: AVI 114, AVI 132
Corequisite: AVI 231
Continuation of flight training to obtain the commercial flight certificate, and beginning of instrument flight training. Students complete solo cross-country requirements. Consists of 60 hours of flight time, 9.5 hours of preflight planning, and 17.5 hours of ground/pre/post instruction. Fee required (see Mercer County Community College’s Aviation Policies and Procedures Manual). 1 lecture / 87 field study hours

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(2 credits)  AVI 241 - Flight IV
Prerequisite: AVI 240
Students develop a high degree of proficiency in single-engine commercial maneuvers and instrument flying. Students gain the necessary flight skills required to successfully complete the FAA Instrument Rating and Commercial Certificate as outlined in the FAA Instrument and Commercial Airmen Certification Standards. Consists of 48.8 flight hours, 17 hours of preflight planning, and 19.3 hours of ground/pre/post instruction. Fee required (see Mercer County Community College’s Aviation Policies and Procedures Manual). 1 lecture / 85.1 field study hours

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(6 credits)  AVI 250 - Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Prep I
Prerequisite: AVI 216
Students develop the proficiency, knowledge, and skills to complete the required day and night, VFR and IFR, cross-country hours for graduation to the ATP Prep II course. This training and assessment consist of 126 hours of flight training, 147 hours of preflight planning, and 21 hours of ground/pre/post instruction. Fee required (see Mercer County Community College’s Aviation Policies and Procedures Manual). 2 lecture / 294 field study hours

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(3 credits)  AVI 251 - Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Prep II
Prerequisite: AVI 250
Students develop the proficiency, knowledge, and skills to complete the required day and night, VFR and IFR, cross-country hours for completion of the Airline Transport Pilot certificate program. This training and assessment consist of 51.5 hours of flight training, 85.6 hours of preflight planning, and 4 hours of ground/pre/post instruction. Fee required (see Mercer County Community College’s Aviation Policies and Procedures Manual). 1 lecture / 141.1 field study hours

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