Aviation (ARO) at Blue Ridge Community College
- ARO 120 - Light Sport Airplane Ground School
- Presents the beginning study of flight including aerodynamics, airframe, engine, systems, basic flight instruments, Federal Aviation regulations, airplane and pilot performance, flight operations, and weather as it pertains to light sport aircraft. Prepares students for the FAA examination for Light Sport Pilot - Airplane rating.Lecture 3 hours per week.3 credits
- ARO 121 - Private Pilot Ground School
- Presents the fundamental principles of flight including theory of flight, aircraft standards and specifications, basic aircraft construction, weight and balance, navigation, meteorology, principles of radio communication and application of aerophysics. Prepares students for the FAA examination for private pilot rating.Lecture 3-4 hours per week.3-4 credits
- ARO 122 - Instrument Pilot Ground School
- Covers principles applicable to instrument aviation requirements. Includes study of aerodynamics pertaining to instrument flight, flight instruments and airways. Prepares students for the FAA examination for instrument pilot rating.Lecture 3-4 hours per week.3-4 credits
- ARO 140 - Aviation Safety
- Presents fundamentals essential to safe flight, instruments used and the evaluation and interpretation of their indications. Deals with weight and balance problems. Discusses federal aviation regulations pertaining to safe flight.Lecture 3 hours per week.3 credits
- ARO 195 - Topics In
- Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.1-5 credits
- ARO 220 - Light Sport Airplane Flight Training
- Provides basic flight training leading to the attainment of the FAA Light Sport Pilot certificate with an airplane rating. Consists of a minimum number of hours of flight training necessary to meet FAA requirements. Flight instruction will be arranged through approved pilot school or indendent flight instructor. Requires a special fee. Prerequisite: ARO 120.Laboratory 2 hours per week.2 credits
- ARO 235 - Private Pilot-Airplane Flight Training
- Provides basic flight training leading to the attainment of the FAA Private Pilot Airplane license. Consists of a minimum of40 hours of flight traning and additional training necessary to meet FAA requirement. Requires a special fee.Laboratory 4 hours per week.2 credits