AIR 3320 (LUOA), AVIA 320 (LUO): Instrument Flight

11/08/2019 to 04/16/2020 • Modified 07/09/2025

Course Description

This course will provide basic instrument flight training. The student will gain an in-depth knowledge of Air Traffic Control procedures, airway navigation, and both precision and non-precision instrument approaches. This course will prepare the student for the FAA Instrument Practical Test. The Residential course provided under Liberty University’s 141 Air Agency Certificate for AVIA 320. The residential course requires 38.3 hours of flight training. This course requires in-person flight training for all programs, including the B.S. in Aeronautics, B.S. in Aviation, B.S. in Aviation Technology, and B.S. in Unmanned Aircraft Operations. For online flight training hour requirements reference the notes below.

Next Start Date*

October 20, 2025

LUOA Equivalent Course*

AIR 3320: Instrument Flight, 3 LUO credits.

Program Restrictions*

DPL: Part Time Student (SPCA-DPL-D) Excluded

Prerequisite Requirements*

All of the following:

AIR 3310 previously completed with a minimum grade of C
and
AIR 3225 previously completed with a minimum grade of D

High School Diploma Requirements*

Contributes .5 credits to LUOA – Fine Art/Career/Tech Ed, Fine Art/Career/Technical Ed Requirement.

Rationale

The purpose of this course is to integrate the information and skills learned in the Instrument Ground course with the actual in-flight requirements of the FAA Part 141 instrument flight training syllabus. Completion of this course leads to an endorsement to take the FAA Instrument Practical Examination.

Course Assignment

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

After reading the Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in Course Overview.

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student must submit a video introduction of at least 2 minutes. The student may use a multi-media platform of choice to record his/her video. However, Kaltura is recommended. Specific elements stated within the discussion prompt must be included. This will be a graded assignment. The student must also reply to at least 2 classmates’ introductions. Each reply must contain at least 150 words, including a question or a relevant follow-up response to guide the discussion.

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student must complete various Discussions in this course. Each student will post an initial thread of a video submission for the Discussions. In addition, the student must then post 2 replies of 150 words each. These are intended to be scholarly dialogues and for each thread, the student must support his/her assertions with 2 scholarly sources and 1 instance of biblical integration in APA format with sources listed as References at the end of the post.

As the student progresses through his/her Flight Training Syllabus at his/her Flight Training Affiliate, it is very important that the student stays on pace to complete the “Percent of TCO” requirement before the end of the course. To help the student stay fully aware of his/her own progress and to keep the professor informed, the student will upload the “Percent of TCO Form” verifying “percent of TCO” progress at the midterm and final module of the course. This form will provide crucial information exchanged between all stakeholders (professor, student, and flight instructor/FTA).

The student will write a 2-3 page paper (not including title and references) reflecting on his/her flight training experience. This experience includes both the academic work completed as well as the percent of TCO completed during flight training at the FTA. The student will answer questions such as, “What have you learned? What skills, knowledge, lessons, etc… have you learned that you will take with you as this term draws to a conclusion?” The student should include specific examples of what God has done in his/her flight training over the past weeks and what he/she is thankful for from this course.

Part 141 Graduate Certification and Instrument Rating/Certificate Submission Assignment

In order to pass this class, the student must complete his/her Private Pilot training at an approved Part 141 Flight Training Affiliate (FTA). Once complete, the student must submit a Part 141 Graduation Certificate and either a copy of the FAA Private Pilot Certificate (front and back), or Temporary FAA Private Pilot Certificate if applicable. (CLO: A, B, C, D)

The FTA Student Handbook provides essential information and requirements for the successful completion of the student’s flight training program. This quiz will ask the student to acknowledge that he/she has read the FTA Student Handbook provided to the student in the SOA Flight Student Community, as well as any and all information provided to the student within the Liberty University ATLAS website. This quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 1 yes/no question, and will have an 1-hour time limit.

Quizzes: Stage Instrument (3)

The quizzes are designed to assess the student’s understanding and retention of course material as he/she progresses through the modules. Each quiz reinforces key concepts from both the current and previous modules, ensuring a comprehensive grasp of the material. These assessments help the student apply his/her knowledge while preparing for real-world aviation scenarios.

Quizzes: Flight Progress Report (8)

The Flight Course Progress Report helps the student track his/her progress through the Pilot Training Course Outline at his/her Flight Training Affiliate while keeping the professor informed of the training experience. This report serves as both a personal record of the flight training journey and a tool for the professor to monitor the student’s development. Staying on pace with course requirements is essential for successful completion by the end of the semester.

*Course specifics are tentative and subject to change each year. For the most current information, please refer to the Course Registration Tool.