ATC 200 - Basic Air Traffic Control I

2 credit(s)
This course will introduce students to topics on airport communications and airspace use, including separation, Federal Airworthiness Regulations (FARs), principles of flight, wake turbulence and aircraft characteristics and recognition, and weather, with particular emphasis on air traffic control systems. A basic knowledge of meteorology is required. This course is intended for students who intend to become eligible for recommendation to the AT-CTI program as well as other degree programs. Completion in a degree program which includes ATC200 with a grade of “C” or better, along with ATC 240, ATC220 or FLT 231 along with ATC220L, FLT101, FLT101L, FLT102, as well and FLT102L and FAA-required counseling, would allow students to become eligible for recommendation to the AT-CTI program. Refer to the AT-CTI program description in this catalog for more information on FAA requirements. Students enrolling in this course after spring 2013 and are enrolled in the CTI Program are required to have simulator training lab credits. Simulator lab fee required. FAA RATP Qualified
Corequisite(s): ATC200L