On 21 Jan 2022, the Aviation program at the Advanced Learning Center hosted Shawn Barstow and Parker Rollins from USU Eastern Campus. Shawn is the director of the Drone Academy at USU, and Parker is a current USU student with a double major in Aviation and Drones. They gave the students in the Unmanned Aerial Systems and Private Pilot Ground classes a presentation about the USU Aviation program with specific emphasis on their drone program. They also discussed the many jobs that drones are useful in and how earning a drone operator license is beneficial to future job opportunities.
After the classroom presentation, the classes stepped outside the building, and Parker demonstrated the legal operating limits of a drone after discussing where a drone can legally fly. The students were able to fly and ask questions about the drone, the programs at USU, and job opportunities.
The ALC offers a wide variety of aviation and drone classes to get students started in these exciting areas including:
AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS | HIGH SCHOOL COURSE - SEMESTER
- SUGGESTED GRADES: 11-12
- .5 Credit HS
Aircraft Systems gives students an in-depth look at the equipment used on aircraft. This course will supplement information needed for the Private Pilot Ground course. Areas of study will include aircraft engines, fuel delivery systems, pressurization, electrical systems, hydraulics, flight controls, etc. This course provides essential information for aspiring pilots and aircraft mechanics.
SURVEY OF AVIATION HISTORY | UVU CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT (AVSC 1010) - FULL YEAR
- SUGGESTED GRADES: 11-12
- 3 Credits CE
- 1 Credit HS
Designed for all students interested in aviation careers. Includes a general knowledge of aviation, historical events, and aerospace studies/development opportunities. Covers aviation and aerospace terminology, how aircraft and spacecraft fly, research and development of future systems, government and industry roles in the growth of aviation. Provides entering students with first year experience covering critical thinking, time & financial management and collaboration, as well as aviation career prospects.
FLIGHT SIMULATOR/PRIVATE PILOT | HIGH SCHOOL COURSE - FULL YEAR
- SUGGESTED GRADES: 11-12
- 1 Credit HS
- PreReq: Survey of Aviation History (Or CoReq)
- CoReq: Private Pilot
This course is designed to augment the Private Pilot course in giving students more time & supplemental information to help students pass the FAA Private Pilot Airplane Knowledge Test. This includes hands-on use of our advanced flight simulators to teach flying fundamentals, stick & rudder skills, takeoffs & landings, ground reference maneuvers, traffic pattern operations, stall recovery, navigation & flight planning.
PRIVATE PILOT | UVU CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT (AVSC 1100) - FULL YEAR
- SUGGESTED GRADES: 11-12
- 1 Credit HS
- 3 Credits CE
- PreReq: Survey of Aviation History - B+ or higher (Or CoReq)
Introduces the entry-level student to the airplane as they prepare for flight training. Stresses airport systems, air traffic control procedures, aviation weather, air navigation, radio communication procedures, and Federal Aviation Regulations. Prepares students for the FAA Private Pilot Airplane Knowledge Test.
UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS (Drones) | UVU CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT (Spring 2022) - SEMESTER
- SUGGESTED GRADES: 11-12
- .5 Credit HS
Students will gain an understanding of FAA regulations & safe operation of small Unmanned Aerial Systems in the National Airspace System. UAS safety, flight planning, crew resource management will be covered. Ethics & social issues related to UAS will be examined. The course will prepare students for the FAA Part 107 test for a commercial drone operator certificate.