This course awards 6.0 CEUs upon completion.

The Office of Professional Education at Embry-Riddle Worldwide also offers Private Pilot, and sUAS ground schools.

Who Should Attend

Anyone interested in becoming an instrument-rated commercial airplane pilot

Course Objectives

After completing this course, students should be able to demonstrate a comprehensive and broad-based understanding of aviation by:

• Locating, explaining, and applying applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) as they relate to commercial pilot privileges, limitations, and flight operations, and the accident reporting requirements of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
• Explaining and applying basic aerodynamics and the principles of flight.
• Explaining basic meteorology and recognizing critical weather situations; recognizing wind shear phenomenon and avoidance methods and techniques; using aeronautical weather reports and forecasts.
• Explaining the safe and efficient operation of aircraft.
• Correctly performing weight and balance computations and aircraft performance calculations using performance charts; explaining the significance and effects of exceeding aircraft performance limitations.
• Demonstrating the correct use of aeronautical charts and a magnetic compass for pilotage and dead reckoning; correct use of air navigation facilities.
• Explaining and applying Aeronautical Decision-Making (ADM) and judgment.
• Explaining the principles and functions of aircraft systems.
• Explaining the maneuvers, procedures, and emergency operations appropriate to the aircraft.
• Explaining night and high-altitude operations.
• Explaining procedures for operating within the National Airspace System (NAS).

Course Information

This is an online asynchronous instructor facilitated course with weekly modules and assignments, but no scheduled meeting times. Students should plan to spend approximately 10-15 hours per week working through the course. Coursework is web-based with no additional software required, although a reliable internet connection is recommended. All courses open 48 business hours in advance of each start date, and must be completed by their scheduled end dates. Digital certificates are available upon successful completion of individual courses. Printed certificates are mailed only upon completion of a full certificate program.