Aviation - Flight Management Courses

This introductory course will develop the fundamental aircraft handing techniques, knowledge, and attitudes required for the student to safely fly their first solo circuit fight. This foundation will then be built upon with the student transitioning into performance take-offs and landings.

This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of flying and how they will relate to flight training. This includes a mixture of theory to support flight basics, and procedures to apply while completing specified training maneuvers as outlined in the Flight Training Manual and the Pilot Operating Handbook.

This is an introductory ground school course which exceeds the Transport Canada minimum requirements for private pilot ground school. In this course students will study the subjects of Air Law, Navigation, Meteorology, and General Knowledge as they prepare to write the Transport Canada Private Pilot Licence exam (PPAER)

In this introductory course students explore various light aircraft systems. Students gain a practical knowledge of the systems, their operation, and approved procedures. The operations portion of this course introduces aircraft handling, safety considerations, company procedures, emergency handling, and our safety management system.

In this course, students will be introduced to academic writing styles with a thematic focus on current issues. This course will help students to express themselves clearly and correctly in written form. Students will critically analyse assigned readings and express their thoughts. The course will also focus on the development of an academic paper utilizing the APA style of documentation.

This course applies the principles of practical math and physics to solve problems related to aviation navigation and flight planning. Students will also practice performing mental calculations to aid in proficient decision-making.

The course is designed to expand the students' understanding of Navigation, Meteorology, Flight Instruments and operational procedures. The student is introduced to additional navigational techniques, navigational resources, private pilot flight test standards and in-depth practical emergency scenarios.

This course continues to develop fundamental theory and procedures to assist flight training for the private pilot licence. Students will continue to examine and discuss the flight maneuvers from the Flight Training Manual and Pilot Operating Handbook that were not introduced in AF 103.

Advanced technology as found on modern aircraft will be introduced, including instrumentation, GPS displays, and autopilots. Avionics equipment, operation and applications will be reviewed and practiced. Services available to pilots will be investigated. Integration of Foreflight into flight procedures will be examined and applied.

This course is designed to increase awareness and understanding of the human factors involved in the aviation industry. It does this in two ways: It examines the human factors involved in risk and the different levels of risk management. It also examines the factors that affect the human body such as stress, fatigue, medications, etc. and how they pertain to a pilot's performance in an aircraft. The students will also explore pilot decision making, with an introduction into risk management and crew resource management. They will investigate how the decisions made by pilots directly relate to flight performance and safety, and how a pilot should use all the resources available to them to make an informed decision. This course provides students an opportunity to examine their personal attitudes, values, and behaviours in order to minimize the possibility of aviation occurrences. This will be compared to the view of pilots by industry, and what the actual expectations / responsibilities are.

This course is designed to prepare a student for a downed aircraft situation under various scenarios. Focus will be primarily on extreme cold temperature conditions of winter in Northern Canada. Students will be taught essentials necessary for survival until rescue arrives. The course consists of classroom training, plus two outdoor exercises and a weekend outdoor overnight survival exercise.

This course is the continuation of flight training from the first solo flight to the successful completion of the college proficiency flight test, and the accompanying Transport Canada flight test for the Private Pilot licence.

In this course, students will be introduced to the concepts of wellness and provided practical strategies for developing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Through theory, practical fitness training, and self-evaluation, students will address nutrition, healthy sleep habits, stress management, and personal responsibility for their own health and wellness. The students will develop strategies to implement effective fitness programs to assist them in preventing injury and disease while maintaining occupational health standards.

This course commences commercial flight training. The student receives advanced training that will build upon their private pilot knowledge and skills in an effort to further their development towards a commercial pilot standard. Crew resource management, pilot decision making, professionalism, flying abilities and flight planning will be enhanced through dual, solo and mutual navigation exercises ranging from uncontrolled to high-density aerodromes. In addition, students will safely transition to a Cessna 172 model not used primarily for previous private pilot training, while also demonstrating a working knowledge of the differences in aircraft models (NXi, S, G1000) with respect to systems, speeds, and limitations.

This course prepares the student with skills and knowledge they need to be successful through their third flying semester which is largely solo and cross-country time. Students will familiarize themselves with Confederation College’s entire fleet of aircraft, college policies and safety practices, cross-country flight planning and considerations, and their own capabilities. Focus will be placed on decision-making and a high sense of self discipline.

This course will require students to experience and explore Indigenous cosmology(s), knowledge(s) and word view(s) as it relates to the land. The influence of land on Indigenous worldview(s) will provide a way of understanding contemporary perspectives of identity and self-determination. In addition, students will be encouraged to examine and locate their own identity and world view in relation to these concepts.

In this course, students build onto the skills and abilities they developed in AF 205: Pilot Decision Making and Human Factors by applying safety concepts onto human performance. The principles, necessity, and functions of a safety management system (SMS), as they relate to all aviation operators, will be examined. Students participate in a safety management system and explore industry-wide safety culture and Transport Canada regulations regarding SMS. Threat and error management (TEM) is also applied to practical scenarios which provides students the opportunity to gain skills in workload and risk management.

This ground school course will prepare the student to write the Transport Canada CPAER exam, Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane. It will introduce new material and expand on knowledge and skills obtained in pre-and co-requisite courses. Subjects will include Licensing Requirements, Canadian Aviation Regulations, Airframes, Engines and Systems, Meteorology, Flight Instruments, Navigation, Flight Operations, Human Factors, Aerodynamics and Theory of Flight.

This course will provide the learner with an enhanced understanding of aircraft systems, engines, structures, flight controls and instrumentation in both simple and complex aircraft. AF412 provides the learner with a thorough foundation in turbine engines and their operation.

This course continues to re-enforce the fundamentals of flight procedures and techniques, while also introducing more complex commercial level flight exercises. Students will examine and discuss advanced flight manoeuvres from the Flight Training Manual and Pilot Operating Handbook, in order to excel in the flight training environment.

IFR ground school will introduce the requirements of instrument flight as they pertain to General Operating and Flight Rules. An understanding of instrument flying and the associated rules and procedures are important for all pilots to understand. Students will be required to successfully complete the Transport Canada INRAT exam as part of the course.

This is a flight training course subsequent to the summer flight training. Night training begins early in the semester and continues throughout. Advanced instrument training along with commercial level airwork and navigation continues in this semester and will further enhance the competence of the students, working towards the Transport Canada commercial flight test.

This course examines commercial air carrier operations in Canada. 701, 702, 703, 704, and 705 operators and their structures will be discussed. Appropriate Canadian Aviation Regulations, Transport Canada training requirements, and company operations will be covered. This course is designed to assist the student in the transition from academics into the operational aviation industry. Students will complete assignments to increase their knowledge of the regulations and current aviation issues as well as participate in exercises to improve their awareness of employer expectations and customer service.

In this course, students will enhance their interpersonal and intercultural communication skills oriented to aviation professionals. The course emphasizes the importance of clear and concise oral and written communication. Emphasis is placed on communication styles, emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution, workplace diversity and intercultural communication to increase overall professional effectiveness.

This course will prepare the student to write the Transport Canada IATRA (Aeroplane Type Rating for Two-Crew or Cruise Relief Pilot) exam. It will introduce new material, and confirm and expand on knowledge and skills obtained in pre-and co-requisite courses covering information outlined in the TC IATRA Study & Reference Guide. Subjects will include Licensing/Testing Requirements, Air Law & Procedures, Airframes, Engines, Propellers & Systems, Meteorology, Flight instruments, Navigation, Radio Communications & Navigation Aids, Flight Operations, Theory of Flight and Human Factors.

This course will serve as an introduction to the instructional techniques as they relate to the Transport Canada Flight Instructor Rating as well as provide a foundation for aviation leadership. A leader is someone whose ideas and actions influence the thoughts and behaviors of others. An instructor, a line pilot, a Training Captain, and a Chief Pilot can all be leaders. For the potential flight instructor and those wishing to become involved in company training, various types of learners will be explored, as well as the leadership skills required to best support students and fellow pilots.

A continuation of Health and Wellness 1, this course builds on the concepts of wellness and provides further strategies for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. practical fitness training will further develop cardiovascular health, muscular endurance and core strength. The student will develop mechanisms for stress management, substance abuse awareness and injury prevention in personal and occupational environments.

In this course, students will learn about the role of the pilot in the business of aviation and understand the role and hands-on influence a pilot has on economic efficiency towards the operation of aircraft that will help airlines regardless of size achieve their business objectives and remain competitive.

The flight training in this semester is to prepare the students for their commercial flight test. Instrument training is completed as well as the night flying. Flight training exercises are practiced to exceed the performance criteria established in the Transport Canada Commercial Flight Test Guide.

This course will give the student a base of knowledge of the operation environment that can be expected upon entering the workforce, from both a safety and a human factor perspective.

The focus of this course is the investigation and understanding of instrument flying, with reference to commercial air carrier flight operations (CAR's series 700). Students will examine IFR rules and procedures, consider weather criteria, and apply the contents of the Canada Air Pilot to various scenarios.