AMT 101 - Introduction to Aviation

Institution:

Columbus State Community College

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Description:

Aircraft maintenance differs from other types of maintenance because aircraft operate in an environment where the degradation of an essential system or catastrophic failure can have grave results for people in the air or on the ground. Any maintenance technician must know how a particular machine should work in a given environment; for AMTs that knowledge starts with an understanding of the basic science involved in flight. In this course, students receive an introduction to aerodynamics and the physics of flight. Focus will be on principles of simple machines, sound, fluid dynamics, heat, and pressure as they pertain to fixed and rotary winged aircraft, aircraft powerplants, and propellers. Students will also learn the principles of primary and secondary flight controls and aircraft nomenclature.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.cscc.edu/

Phone Number:

(614) 287-5353

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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