2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    May 15, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog
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AER 4130 - High Altitude Navigation & International Flight Operations


3 cr

At the high altitudes used by commercial carriers in international operations, unique rules and navigation requirements apply. This course prepares the student to fly in a global world. The student explores standard airline operations in the North Atlantic and Pacific Track systems, including flight planning, oceanic control sectors, clearance communications, plotting, track entry/exit, and required position or event reports. The student studies hazardous weather and global weather support services and learns the special requirements governing communications, operations, and reporting related to emergency and diversion procedures. Included is a study of ICAO procedures and how they differ from domestic operations. The student works with a team to plan an international ferry flight.

Offered: Spring



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