ASC 2870 - Aviation Safety

Institution:

Santa Fe College

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Description:

O This course is designed for students pursuing a career in any aviation related field. It examines the factors that contribute to the safe operation of private, commercial and military aircraft. Among the topics covered are human factors such as judgment, physiology, optical illusions and spatial disorientation; operational factors such as training, supervision and air traffic control; weather factors; and maintenance. The course is built around case studies, many of which were prominent news events such as TWA Flight 8 00 and the John F. Kennedy Jr. crash. We will also examine, step by step, t he NTSB accident investigation process that officially determines the root cause of each accident. The process is much like a CSI-type drama where d Full Description

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sfcollege.edu

Phone Number:

(352) 395-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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