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KEC Course Title: AVIATION FLIGHT ACADEMY 1 & 2 (20053A001/20053A002)

Class Location: DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport

High School Credits Available: 1 ea. College Credits Available: 4 ea.

Dual Credit Course Info: AVF101 - Primary Flight Theory
● Dual credit through Kishwaukee College AVF121 - Human Factors for Aviators

Certification(s):

Days/Sessions/Semesters: ● Classes held Thursday night; Saturday morning
simulators
● Potential KEC sessions available - Evening only
(6:00-8:30 PM)
● Semester(s) - 1 and 2

Prerequisite / Minimum Competency Acceptance into Academy, consent of KEC, parent/guardian
Required: orientation session at DeKalb Airport, acceptable GPA
(determined by school), recommendation of high school, oral
interview with KEC Coordinator, good attendance. All
students are required by law to provide proof of U.S.
Citizenship in the form of their birth certificate or U.S.
Passport.

Additional Requirements / Costs: Textbook / NA
Curriculum:
* All fees and costs are subject to change annually Equipment / NA
as industry costs rise, however are believed to be
accurate as of the date of document creation. Lab Fees:
Indicated fees are separate from and in addition to
those that may be charged by your sending school. Uniform: NA

Miscellaneous: Students must provide their own
transportation

These courses offer classroom and simulator instruction in aviation. The courses will give an in-depth insight into
the world of aviation and will introduce students to aerodynamics, FAA regulations, primary navigation, GPS
navigation, the use of flight computers, weather, radio navigation, flight instrumentation, performance and
limitations, and the ATC environment. In addition, the program utilizes state-of-the-art flight simulators.

Pathway Components: (for Counselor use)

⬚ 60 hours of Work Based Learning ✅ Dual Credit ⬚ State Licensure
⬚ Career Exploration Activities ⬚ Dual Enrollment ⬚ Team Based Challenges

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