AVIM 101G - General Aviation Technology Theory I

    Recent Professors
    Eligio Javier Damas, Daniel Scott Smith
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    20 students
    Credits
    6
    Prerequisite
    Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for AVIM 100, 101A, or 101B
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of AVIM 101G
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course introduces the theory of basic aerodynamics. Students learn about aircraft nomenclature and structure; stability; primary and secondary flight controls; and fixed and rotary wing principles of operation. Other topics include Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and manufacturers' aircraft specifications; data sheets; manuals; publications; and related Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), forms, and records. The course also covers weight and balance theory and ground operation and servicing. It is intended for students majoring in Aviation Maintenance.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue 4:30pm–7:35pm, Mon Tue 7:00am–10:10am, Mon Tue 4:30pm–7:40pm, Mon Tue 7:00am–10:05am