This course is designed to serve as a general introduction to aviation and to assist the student in preparing for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Private Pilot, Recreational Pilot, and the new Sport Pilot written exams.

Federal regulations require that those who wish to take an FAA written test complete an approved course of study and verify completion of the study prior to taking the test. This ground school will provide the necessary training and the required recommendation for taking the test. In addition, those individuals interested in aviation, but who are not yet ready or able to begin the process of becoming a licensed pilot, are welcome to enroll in the course.

Areas of study
This course will offer 20 hours of instruction in 2.5 hour blocks. Areas of study include theory of flight, communication procedure, use of the flight computer, aviation weather, visual and radio navigation and federal aviation regulation. There will be extensive use of visual aids during the material presentation. The course presentation and discussion will include examination questions typical of those given on the FAA exam. The FAA written tests are computer tests and are administered at designated testing sites. Missouri testing sites are located throughout the state, including Springfield, St. Louis, and Columbia. Discussion of how to prepare for and schedule the computer test will be included at the completion of the ground school. The course course fee of $110 does not include the cost of taking the computer test.

Course Instructor
Professor Emeritus Robert B. Oetting, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, Missouri University of Science and Technology. Prof. Oetting is an experienced pilot and licensed by the FAA as a ground school instructor.

Presented by
Missouri S&T's Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics through Distance and Continuing Education.

Dates, Locations, & Accommodations
September 15 - October 9, 2008
Monday and Thursday evenings
7:00 pm. to 9:30 p.m.
Missouri University of Science and Technology
214 University Center
Rolla, MO

Fees & Registration
Course Fee - $110
The textbook will be available at the start of the course for an additional fee (approximately $10).
DO NOT include the textbook fee in registration payment to Distance and Continuing Education. This fee will be collected on the first evening of class.

Registration deadline is September 5, 2008.

Cancellation Policy
Missouri S&T reserves the right to cancel its programs in the event of insufficient registrations, instructor illness, severe weather, or natural disaster. In the event of cancellation, registrants will be notified immediately and all fees will be returned in full. Persons wishing to cancel their registrations must do so by close of business September 8, 2008. Refunds will not be made after this date.