APT A173 - Aircraft Recognition and Performance

    Recent Professors
    Joel Weiler
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Difficulty
    5.4Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    Not published
    Prerequisite
    APT A143 or concurrent enrollment.
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of APT A173
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course provides air traffic control students with the knowledge and skills to identify and classify aircraft by type, category, and performance. Topics include aircraft configurations, climb and descent characteristics, approach speeds, wake turbulence separation, and recognition of aircraft from visual and radar signatures.
    Usually Held
    Thu 6:00pm–9:10pm, Wed 2:00pm–5:10pm