Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025Class Size20 studentsCredits6PrerequisiteLimitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for AVIM 100, 101A, or 101B Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis 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 HeldMon Tue 4:30pm–7:35pm, Mon Tue 7:00am–10:10am, Mon Tue 4:30pm–7:40pm, Mon Tue 7:00am–10:05am