School Governing Bodies, Administrators, and Faculty

Institution Owner: Governing Bodies: Program Director:

Southeastern Oklahoma State University Aerospace Sciences Institute

Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Regional University System of Oklahoma

Michael Gaffney: Director Aerospace Sciences Institute/Assistant Professor/Advisor

 

 

Administrative Officials:

Faculty:

Dr. David Whitlock, President of Southeastern Oklahoma State

LaDawn Bisson, Registrar

Janeva Maxson, Professor/Chair of Aviation Management/Advisor

Michael Gaffney, Director Aerospace Sciences Institute/Assistant Professor/Advisor

Kyle Thomas, MAS, Assistant Professor Chief Flight Instructor

Daniel Caterincchio, Lead Flight Instructor/Check Instructor/Student Advisor

 

 

Instructional Facilities

Flight Training: The school is located five miles south of Durant, Oklahoma, at Eaker Field. It consists of one enclosed hanger and two open hangars. The Aerospace Sciences Institute (ASI) houses the ASI administration, and faculty offices. There is a state-of-the-art Aviation Computer Laboratory dedicated to advanced aviation lectures and workshops. In addition, there is classroom space for flight briefings and testing along with a conference room, kitchen, and restroom. The Maintenance Hangar (middle) houses the Flight Maintenance Technician Supervisor of aircraft maintenance, all aircraft maintenance offices, and inspection/repairs facilities. Flight operations (southeast side) houses Aircraft dispatch and line crew office, flight instructor offices, WSI weather system, Pilot briefing room equipped with computers with internet and phones for contacting FSS, lounge area with vending machines. Unicom station, check ride office Simulator room, kitchen, and restrooms. The Northwest side of the ASI building houses the reception area, Aviation Computer Lab, administrative offices, and flight instructor offices.

Formal Ground School: Most ground schools are taught in the Russell Building on Southeastern’s main campus at 425 W University Blvd, Durant, Oklahoma. The Russell Building is a modern facility with classrooms large enough for 30-40 students. All classrooms meet the requirements of 14 CFR FAR 141.45. Classroom training aids include a media cart with computer, projector, and VCR/DVD, for power point presentations and numerous aviation related videos and computer software.

 

Aircraft Inventory

 

Make	Model	Horse Power	Single/Dual Engine	Inventory	Leased or Owned
Cessna	150	100 BHP @ 2750 RPM	Single	6	Owned
Cessna	152	110 BHP @ 2550 RPM	Single	1	Owned
Cessna	C-172R	160 BHP @ 2400 RPM	Single	8	Owned
Cirrus TRAC	SR20	215 HP @ 2400 RPM	Single	2	Owned
Piper	PA-44-180	180 HP @ 2700 RPM	Dual	2	Owned
Flight Deck Solutions	737 Max Fixed Base Simulator	N/A	Dual	1	Owned
Frasca-RTD	Reconfigurable Training Devices- Garmin 1000 to Round Dial	N/A	Single	1	Owned
Cirrus Kiosk	G1000	N/A	Single	1	Owned

(For VA reporting purposes, the hours of training in flight simulators and flight training devices are dual instruction)

 

NOTE: Except for minor substitutions, a veteran, serviceperson, reservist, or authorized dependent enrolled in a flight course may train only in the aircraft approved for that course. If a particular aircraft is not available for some compelling reason, the student may be permitted to train in an aircraft different from that approved for the course, provided the aircraft substituted will adequately meet the training requirements for the particular phase of the course. If the charge for the substituted aircraft is different from the charge approved for the inventoried aircraft, the reimbursement will be based on the lesser charge. When substitutions become the practice rather than the exception, VA will suspend payments.

 

Enrollment Policy

Students may apply, be accepted, and enroll until the published last day to enroll. Prospective students are encouraged to check enrollment dates for respective semesters listed online at www.SE.edu or contact the Office of Admissions and Recruitment at (580)745-2060. Veterans, servicepersons, reservists, or authorized dependents may be enrolled in only one flight course at a time. Students must possess the appropriate ratings and/or certificates and must meet the medical requirements for Commercial pilot certification (Class I for ATP) at the time flight training begins. A Veteran, serviceperson, reservist, or authorized dependent must be in pursuit of a vocational objective in aviation in order to qualify for VA education benefits (benefits for ancillary, avocational or recreational objectives are not payable).

 

Academic Year

The academic year consists of two semesters, August through December and January through May, and a summer session in June and July.

 

Semester Hour
A semester hour consists of one class period per week in a subject for one semester with the exception of laboratories, practicums, or physical education activity classes in which two periods per week is a semester hour. In the summer session, the period of class contact per semester hour is doubled. It is the University’s policy that each semester hour represents sixteen faculty-student contact periods per term, or thirty-two hours of regularly scheduled laboratory, or other formal course activity per term.

Flight Training Requirements

Aviation-Professional Pilot Major-Minor: Professional Pilot majors must obtain an FAA first class medical certificate issued by a physician designated by the Federal Aviation Administration. All flight students must also be in compliance with all Department of Homeland Security regulations governing flight training for U.S. and non-U.S. citizens.

Aviation Minor: Aviation minors who elect to take flight courses must obtain a third class (or higher) medical certificate issued by a physician designated by the Federal Aviation Administration. All flight students must also be in compliance with all Department of Homeland Security regulations governing flight training for U.S. and non-U.S. citizens.

 

Medical Certification

Veterans, servicepersons, reservists, and authorized dependents may receive educational benefits for flight training provided they possess a valid medical certificate for the program for which they are enrolled. VA regulations require that in order to receive benefits for flight training programs other than Airline Transport Pilot (ATP), a student must possess a second class medical certificate which is valid on or before the first day of instruction. A second class medical certificate is valid until the end of the last day of the twelfth month following the date of examination shown on the certificate. A student pursuing an ATP course must have a first class medical certificate valid on or before the first day of instruction. A first class medical certificate is valid as a first class medical certificate for six months, at which time it reverts to a second class medical certificate. A first class medical certificate is valid until the end of the last day of the sixth month following the date of examination shown on the certificate. In essence, a first class medical certificate is valid for six months; then it becomes a second class medical certificate for six months. Students are required to present their medical certification to the Chief Flight Instructor before starting flight courses. Students may enroll in non-flight classes, such as general education courses, without a medical certification.

 

Equity, Opportunity Affirmative Action Policy

Southeastern Oklahoma State University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, procedures, or programs. This includes, but is not limited to: admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination and equity policies may be directed to the Director of Compliance and Safety & Title IX Coordinator, (580) 745-3090.

 

Special Charges/Fees

Some aviation courses require special deposits and/or fees in advance of any instruction administered by the Department of Flight. For additional information concerning current rates and charges for instruction please review the ASI web site (www.SE.edu/aerospace).  Aircraft and associated flight costs are a separate expense and not covered under normal tuition and fees. The Office of Financial Aid has different opportunities for the student to earn or receive money; however, the amount received may not be sufficient to cover the full cost of completing the Professional Pilot degree program. Please contact the Office of Financial Aid for detailed information.

 

Expected Cost for 2025 – 2026

 

On Site/Online/IETV/Hybrid Tuition (per Credit Hour)	Resident	Non-Resident
Undergraduate	$236.00	$318.00
Undergraduate – Guaranteed Tuition Rate	$262.00
Graduate	$291.00	$378.00

Mandatory Fees (per Credit Hour)                                                           $ 20.00             $ 20.00

Academic Services and/or Course Fees (for Resident and Non-Resident)

Testing Services Fees                                                                            $ 40.00- $100.00 per credit hour IT Computer Supplies and Materials – this fee is course specific                                                                                      $ 70.00 per credit hour

Undergraduate Studies Enhancement Fee for Tinker courses only             $ 67.00 per credit hour

Undergraduate Studies Enhancement Fee                                                $ 50.00 per credit hour

Graduate Studies Enhancement Fee for Tinker courses only                      $ 67.00 per credit hour

Graduate Studies Enhancement Fee                                                         $ 75.00 per credit hour

Remedial Supplementary Fee                                                                 $ 30.00 per credit hour

Business Enrichment Fee Graduate courses                                             $ 30.00 per credit hour

Student Services Fee                                                                              $ 8.50 per credit hour

Health & Wellness Fee                                                                          $   3.00 per credit hour

Student Infrastructure Fee                                                                      $ 12.50 per credit hour

School Based Academic Service Fee, John Massey School of Business, $ 22.00 per credit hour School of Arts & Sciences, School of Education & Behavior Sciences

FAA Ratings and Certifications

Rating                                                                                      Cost*

Private                                      ASEL                                       $ 6,645.00

Commercial/Instrument              ASEL                                       $40,510.00

Flight Instructor                        ASEL                                       $ 6,265.00

Flight Instructor                        Instrument ASEL                       $ 3,760.00

Multi Engine                             AMEL                                      $ 6,755.00

 

Aircraft Rate

Aircraft                                                                                     Rate Per Hour

C150/152                                                                                  $130.00/$160.00 (Dual)

C172R/S                                                                                   $160.00/$190.00 (Dual)

Cirrus SR-20 Trac                                                                      $ 225.00 (Dual)

PA44 Seminole                                                                         $ 345.00 per hour

Ground Trainer (FDS)                                                               $ 160.00 per hour, per person (Minimum 2 people)

G1000 Kiosk                                                                             $ 40.00 per hour

Ground Instructor                                                                      $ 40.00 per hour

Flight Instructor                                                                        $ 40.00 per hour

Note: Rates are subject to change without notice.

*Cost is based on required flight training hours. Students may voluntarily pay for additional flight training hours beyond number listed as discussed with the flight instructor. In addition, there may be other Check Ride costs, Administrative costs, and Exam costs that are the student’s responsibility.

 

Refund Policy

Once a student selects classes and enrolls/pre-enrolls, the student is considered to be “officially enrolled” and is responsible for all tuition/fees incurred. Dropping/withdrawing from courses is the sole responsibility of the student. Southeastern does not automatically cancel a student’s enrollment for non-payment of tuition/fees.

Refund Policy                                                                       Refund Amount

Beginning of the Semester…………………………………………….. 100% Refund

Prior to the Start Date of the Course………………………………… 100% Refund

Prior to the Last Date to Drop/Add a Course……………………… 100% Refund

After the Last Date to Drop/Add a Course…………………………. No Refund

Short term/block classes have shorter drop/add/refund deadlines than full-semester classes. Please contact the Registrar’s Office (580)745-2165or https://www.se.edu/registrar/academic-calendar/ for specific deadlines to add or drop block classes.

 

Degree Program Requirements

Minor:                                  Aviation

 

Degree:                                 Must be completed with a major to receive degree.

 

Total Hours Required:          21 Semester Hours    (124 Semester Hours for Bachelor Degree)

 

 

Core Curriculum                  15 Credit Hours          Minor Electives                          6 Credits Hours

 

 

AVIA 3113 Aviation Legal Problems AVIA 3143 Aviation History

AVIA 3173 Aviation Safety AVIA 4643 Physiology

AVIA 4663 Contemporary Topics in Aviation

(Choose six credit hours from the following) AVIA 1004 Private Ground Instruction AVIA 1041 Private Flying

AVIA 2061 General Aviation AVIA 2113 Aviation Management AVIA 3133 Aviation Administration AVIA 3293 Aviation Transportation

 

Degree Program Requirements

Major/Minor:                       Aviation – Professional Pilot

 

Degree:                                 Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

 

 

Total Hours Required:          124 Semester Hours

 

General Education               44 Semester Hours

 

Specified General Education Requirements COMM 2213 Business & Professional Speaking MATH 2143 Brief Calculus with Applications

PHYS 1004 Concepts in Physics or

PHYS 1114 General Physics I

Communications (9 Hours)

1. English (ENG 1113 and ENG 1213)
2. Speech Communication (COMM 1233 or 2213)

 

Social and Behavioral Sciences (12 Hours)

1. Political Science (POSC 1513)
2. American History (HIST 1513 or 1523)
3. Social Science (ECON 2113, GEOG 2723,

HIST 3513, or SOC 1113)

4. Mental and Physical Health (HPER 1113 or PSY 1113)

Science and Mathematics (14 Hours)

1. Biological Sciences (BIOL 1114 or 1404)
2. Physical Sciences (PHYS 1004 or PHYS 1114)
3. Mathematics (MATH 2143)
4. Computer Proficiency Requirement (BIM 1513

or CIS 1003)

 

Humanities (9 Hours)

1. Humanities, Philosophy, and Literature (ENG 2313, 3893; HUM 2113, 2223, 2313; or PHIL

2113, 2223)

2. Fine Arts (ART 1003, 1103, 3013, 3013,

3083; MUS 1113, 1123, 3133; THTR 1143, 1183,

2183 or 3183)

3. Foreign Language (CHTW 1513; FREN 1113;

GERM 1113; SPAN 1113, 1223; ASL 1113; NS

1213)

 

Professional Pilot                  64 Semester Hours Core (29 Semester hours)

AVIA 3003 Aviation Meteorology AVIA 3023 Air Traffic Control AVIA 3113 Aviation Legal Problems AVIA 3173 Aviation Safety

AVIA 3233 Advanced Aircraft Systems AVIA 3334 Advanced Aerodynamics AVIA 4643 Physiology

AVIA 4663 Contemporary Topics in Aviation AVIA 4674 Crew Resource Management

Professional Pilot (35 semester hours)

AVIA 1004 Primary Ground AVIA 1041 Private Flying

AVIA 2083 Commercial Performance & Regs AVIA 3123 Commercial Operations

AVIA 3152 Fundamentals of Flight Instruction AVIA 3284 Instrument Ground Instruction AVIA 3202 Flight Instructor Ground Instruction AVIA 3241 Flight Instructor Flying

AVIA 3362 Instrument Flight Instructor Ground Instruction

AVIA 3401 Instrument Flight Instructor Flying AVIA 3451 Intro to Advanced Tech Aircraft AVIA 3503 Integration of Flight Mngt Tech &

Commercial Ops

AVIA 3511 Advanced Commercial Maneuvers Flight

AVIA 3521 Instrument Rating Flight

AVIA 3531 Commercial Experience Building Operations Flight

AVIA 3541 Commercial TAA Operations Flight AVIA 3551 Commercial FAA Certification

Flight

AVIA 4562 Multiengine Ground Instruction AVIA 4601 Multiengine Flying

 

Graduation Requirements

A minimum GPA of 2.50 is required in all Professional Pilot and Aviation Management Major-Minor degree requirements including specified general education requirements. In addition, no grade less than C in Professional Pilot ground courses is acceptable.

In addition to the above degree program and GPA requirements, the following are general university requirements for graduation. All students must complete these requirements to receive a bachelor degree from Southeastern Oklahoma State University.

Upper Division Hours: A minimum of 40 semester hours of the total hours required for graduation must be completed in upper-level courses (3000-4000) excluding physical education activity courses.

Liberal Arts & Sciences: For a Bachelor of Science degree, students must complete 55 semester hours in courses designated as liberal arts and sciences.

Senior Institution Hours: A minimum of 60 semester hours toward the degree program, excluding physical education activity courses, must be completed at a senior-level (baccalaureate granting) institution.

2- Year School Hours: A maximum of 64 semester hours completed at accredited two-year junior/community colleges (including no more than 4 hours of physical education activity courses) may be counted toward the completion of a baccalaureate degree.

 

GPA Requirements: In general, a minimum 2.00 retention/graduation grade-point average in each of the following areas (excluding physical education activity courses) to be eligible for a baccalaureate degree. Certain programs may require a higher GPA in the major. Aviation-Professional Pilot requires a 2.50.

1. All course work completed;
2. All course work completed at Southeastern;
3. All course work completed separately and individually in the major and/or minor;
4. All course work completed at Southeastern separately and individually in the major and/or minor;
5. All general education course work completed; and
6. All general education course work completed at

 

Minimum Credit Hours: The minimum semester hours required for graduation is 124 hours, which may include at most four semester hours of physical education activity courses.

Residence Requirements: A student completing a baccalaureate degree program at Southeastern must meet the following residence requirements excluding physical education activity courses:

 

1. Complete a minimum of thirty weeks and thirty semester hours of formal course work in residence at Southeastern.

 

2. Complete at least fifteen of the final thirty semester hours applied toward degree requirements or at least fifty percent of the semester hours required in the major field in residence at
3. Complete at least two courses in each major field and one course in each minor field which are used to meet degree requirements in residence at Southeastern.

 

4. Programs – Residence Experience Requirements: One-third of all Professional Pilot Major- Minor courses must be accomplished in residence at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. In addition, the Professional Pilot degree requires that at least the last two flight courses, to include the corresponding ground courses, must be accomplished in residence. In the event a student applying for admission to the aviation program exceeds the two-thirds maximum flight credit hours at the time of application, a special committee may be convened to establish a satisfactory flight curriculum to meet the one-third residency requirement, and, if possible, avoid It is possible that courses may be repeated. In no case will the requirement to accomplish the last two flight courses in residence be waived. Once a student is admitted to Southeastern’s Aerospace Sciences Institute, all flight training credit must be completed at SE or through another regionally accredited university aviation program.

 

Flight Accounts

Students must initially deposit $2000.00 in a flight account when they enter the flight program and they must maintain a balance of at least $400.00. If the account balance drops below $200.00 at any time, the student will be removed from the flight schedule. If the account drops below $0.00, the account balance must be restored to $2000.00 or the balance needed to complete the present flight course. Only after showing proof (copy of the receipt) that this additional deposit has been made, will the student be allowed to resume flight training. It is the student’s responsibility to maintain the minimum account balance.

 

In addition to the initial deposit of $2,000.00, student account balances must be at least $2,000.00 before beginning a new course of training.

These special charges can be paid at the Business Office on the main campus. Flight accounts are non- interest bearing.

 

Closing a Flight Account

You must complete a form for closing ASI flight accounts at which time you will not be eligible to continue flight training. Any ASI flight account balance will first be applied to outstanding balances owed to the university.

The student may complete a flight account withdrawal one time each semester. However, you may only resume flight training upon verification of deposit of $2,000.00 into your flight account. The student will not be allowed to reopen their flight account until the following semester if a second withdrawal is made.

 

Assignment of Flight Instructors

Students are required to complete the following prior to being assigned to a flight instructor. All required paperwork/documentation should be submitted at the same time.

1. Enroll in the proper flight
2. Obtain a first-class medical certificate/Student Pilot
3. Establish a flight account with a minimum balance of $2,000.00.
4. After completing the above, students must submit to the Department Chair the following documentation:
   1. U.S. Citizens, in accordance with the Transportation Security Administration’s 49 CFR Part 1552, must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or nationality. To establish U.S. citizenship or nationality, students must present a valid U.S. passport or an original raised seal U.S. birth certificate and government issued picture identifications.
   2. Non-U.S. citizens should make an appointment with the department chair to determine steps to remain in compliance with 49 CFR Part 1552.

5. A completed SOP All students will take this exam once a year.
6. A copy of all pilot certificates, medicals, and FAA knowledge exam results that are not already on file within the Chief Flight Instructor’s office.

 

Attendance Policies

University Attendance Policy: During the first two weeks of each semester, instructors are requested to verify attendance of students in their classes. Students who are reported as “Never Attended” in 100% of all their courses will be administratively cancelled from all enrollment for the semester.

Flight Training Attendance: Students will be placed on the flight schedule a minimum of three times a week and will be considered absent if they do not fly three times a week.

All cancellations must be pre-approved by the flight instructor or the Chief Flight Instructor. Excessive no- shows and student cancellations will result in removal from the flight schedule. Poor attendance will be reported to the Registrar’s Office— “poor attendance” being more than three unexcused absences in one semester. Flight courses are no different than courses taken on campus. Attendance is mandatory. Students must be available to fly three times a week.

Ground School Attendance: The Federal Aviation Administration, per 14 CFR Part 141, requires a minimum contact time as stated in the approved curriculum. Therefore, all class absences must be made up on an hour for hour basis. This must be accomplished by an approved ASI Staff Flight instructor at the student’s expense. Scheduling and completion of this requirement is the responsibility of the student.

Leave of Absence: VA education benefits will be terminated while VA student are on any leave of absence period. This may result in the beneficiary in debt to the VA.

Credit for Previous Flight Training

Students who would like college credit for previous flight training must contact the Chief Flight Instructor to schedule an evaluation. Evaluation sessions will contain both a ground and flight component and must be completed before the student begins their flight training within the Aerospace Sciences Institute. These sessions will be completed on a first come first serve basis and will be scheduled at time suitable to the Chief Flight Instructor.

Once a flight student is admitted to Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Aerospace Sciences Institute, all flight training credit must be completed in residence or with prior approval of the Department Chair, through another university aviation program.

Every attempt will be made to minimize the need to repeat previous training. In all cases, the amount and type of credit granted is at the complete discretion of the Chief Flight Instructor.

 

Transfer of Credit and Advanced Standing Examinations

Effective January 1, 2000, after enrolling at Southeastern, credit will only be granted for that flight training accomplished with the ASI or another approved and accredited collegiate aviation program.

According to Southeastern admissions policies “work taken at junior or community colleges cannot be counted in meeting the upper-division requirements of Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Upper- division requirements relate to junior and senior (3000-4000 level) courses of study. Students who believe that their courses taken at a junior college are equivalent to courses taught at Southeastern Oklahoma State University may take an Advance Standing examination to validate that level of achievement.” Please refer to the Southeastern Oklahoma State University undergraduate catalog for additional information.

In order to earn college credit through advance standing, the student must hold that certificate or rating (FAA) prior to enrollment at Southeastern. Students may not apply for advance standing credit until their final semester of their senior year. This will be accomplished in conjunction with their graduation clearance.

Stage Checks and End of Course Exams

The Chief Flight Instructor or his designated assistant will periodically conduct stage checks and end of course exams with each student. These progress checks will be given at predetermined stages during your flight training. There will also be a Final Stage Check prior to graduation from flight each course. To take the Final Stage Check, the student must have taken and passed the corresponding FAA written test.

 

Flight Course Grading and Incompletes

The VA requires that a school has and enforces standards of progress for VA Beneficiaries. All final grades will be issued in accordance with procedures set forth by Southeastern Oklahoma State University. All flight courses are graded as Pass (P) or Fail (F).  Students who complete the required stated flight hours by the end of the semester in which they enrolled but are unprepared for or do not successfully complete the final stage check ride in the flight course will receive an “F” grade for the course.

Students who fail a required flight course have two options:

1. Re-enroll in the failed flight course and complete the required stated flight hours to successfully pass the final stage check ride by the end of the semester in which they enrolled. Full tuition and fees with applicable flight costs will be charged again in this situation. Reenrollment after the unsuccessful completion of a second enrollment in a specific flight course, if enrollment is allowed by the Chief Flight Instructor and/or Assistant Chief, will not be certified for VA educational benefits.

 

2. At their own expense, students may fly additional hours (overflight) to remediate the areas identified by their flight instructor until they are ready for the final stage check ride. Once the final stage check ride is passed, the student may request a change of grade from “F” to “P.” Tuition and fees are not charged again; however, the student must pay for overflight hours.

 

Incompletes: Students who are unable to complete the required stated flight hours for a course (excluding overflight) during the regular semester due weather, scheduling issues, mechanical issues, etc., will receive an “I” or incomplete grade. The student has one year to complete the required stated flight hour requirements for the course and pass the final stage check ride; at which time, the “I” will be converted to a “P” or an “F.” Students who are unable to pass the final stage check ride at the completion of the minimum flight hour requirements will be assigned an “F” as stated above. The “I” will become permanent one year after posting; at which time the student must reenroll in the course in order to obtain a passing grade, continue flying, and receive credit for the course.

 

Conduct Policy

A student may be suspended or terminated from the flight training program for any of the following reasons:

1. Violation of FAR’s and/or ASI policy and procedures
2. Making unauthorized flights
3. Poor attitudes, progress, or attendance
4. Violation of any drug or alcohol laws
5. Three or more no-shows and/or unexcused absences within one semester
6. Use of tobacco products in SE aircraft
7. Formation flying
8. Failure to file and activate a flight plan
9. Reckless, poor or unsafe judgment
10. Unauthorized use of school equipment
11. Mistreatment of school equipment

Reinstatement to flight training will be at the discretion of the Chief Flight Instructor and Department Chair. Termination of a student from the program will be the decision of the Chief Flight Instructor subject to approval by the Department Chair.

 

Unsatisfactory Progress in Program Policy                                                                                    

Students are expected to progress through their flight training at reasonable/normal rate of time based on flight training standards. When a student has been identified as making unsatisfactory progress in the program and not performing at a normal rate in their flight training, the following policy will be enforced. Each student will be evaluated on an individual basis.

1. When a flight instructor identifies that one of their assigned students is performing below FAA or SE Aviation standards in their flight training, the flight instructor will inform the Chief Flight Instructor or the Assistant Chief of their concerns.
2. A review flight will be scheduled for evaluation of the student by the Chief Flight Instructor or the Assistant This flight will include demonstration of both knowledge and skill that is expected of a student in their current stage of training.
3. The Chief Flight Instructor and/or the Assistant Chief will determine from the review flight the student’s aptitude for continued flight training and develop a learning plan for the flight instructor to implement with the student’s training. The Chief Flight Instructor and/or the Assistant Chief will continue to monitor the student’s progress while on a learning plan.
4. If the first learning plan is not fulfilling the purpose of increasing the student’s abilities, the Chief Flight Instructor and/or Assistant Chief will schedule an additional review and evaluation flight of the student and develop a new learning plan at a minimum of one more time.
5. If the student continues to make unsatisfactory progress in their flight training after the implementation of learning plans, the Chief Flight Instructor and the Assistant Chief will recommend to the Chair of the Professional Pilot program that the student cease all flight training and be dismissed from the Professional Pilot program at Southeastern Oklahoma State University.

Students dismissed from the Professional Pilot program are not formally suspended from the University and may continue enrollment in another major field of study. All efforts will be made to assist the student in selecting a new major. This policy is to protect the resources of the University and the student.

Training Course Outline and Syllabus

A student at the time of enrollment must receive a copy of the FSDO approved Training Course Outline (TCO) as required under FAR 141.55(b). Contact the Chief Flight Instructor, Kyle Thomas, (580) 745- 3246 immediately if the TCO is not provided for you.

 

Riders on Board

The ASI strictly forbids students from taking unapproved passengers on training flights. Students who take passengers, other than their flight instructor, will be removed from the program.

 

Simulator Training

For VA reporting purposes, the hours of training in flight simulators and flight training devices are dual instruction.

 

Flight Training Hours Cost Table                                                                                               

List of Aviation Flight Courses, Flight Training Hours and Flight Cost as of July 1, 2024.

Flight Course	Course Number	Flight Training Hours			Cost
		Dual	Solo	Total
Private Flying	AVIA 1041	25	10	35	$   6,645.00
Advanced Commercial Maneuvers Flt (COM 1)	AVIA 3511	19	9	28	$   6095.00
Instrument Rating Flight (Inst)	AVIA 3521	35		35	$   7,335.00
Commercial Experience Building Flt (COM 2)	AVIA 3531	17	51	68	$ 13,090.00
Technically Advanced Aircraft Flight (COM 3)	AVIA 3541	15		15	$   5,345.00
Commercial Certification Flight (COM 4)	AVIA 3551	9		9	$   2,380.00
Flight Instructor Flying	AVIA 3241	25		25	$   6,265.00
Instrument Flight Instructor Flying	AVIA 3401	16		16	$   3,760.00
Multiengine Flying	AVIA 4601	15		15	$   6,755.00

Additional costs NOT reimbursable by VA includes books, supplies, equipment, and designated examiner fees. Textbooks, course manuals, computers, plotters and charts are considered personal equipment and are not included in the above. Cost of these items will vary depending on the type selected. Hourly rate shown is the maximum rate for the most costly aircraft in the horsepower category. Other less expensive aircraft may be used and charges will be at the rate applicable for the specific aircraft used.

 

Flight Training Certification/Rating Details                                                                                  

I.  Private Pilot Certificate – Airplane SEL

Entrance Requirements: Be a current Southeastern student with a student pilot certificate and hold at least a current third-class medical certificate. Demonstrated ability to read, speak, and understand the English language.

 

Authorized Aircraft Dual/Solo Flight Training Hours and Total Cost:

Course	Flight Training Hours			Cost
	Dual	Solo	Total
Private Flying (AVIA 1041)	25	10	35	$ 6,645
Authorized Aircraft:    Cessna C-172

NOTE: Students may voluntarily pay for additional flight training hours beyond this number as discussed with the flight instructor.

 

Course Description: A basic flight course that focuses on the knowledge and skills required to exercise the privileges and responsibilities of a Private Pilot. Course content includes but is not limited to airport operations, takeoff and landings, navigation, and slow flight and stalls. Additionally, students will become proficient in night operations, emergency operations, and safety procedures.

Course Objectives: This course is designed to provide the ground and flight training necessary to successfully complete the required knowledge and skill tests for an FAA Private Pilot Certificate with an Airplane Category Rating and a Single-engine land class Rating. The student must demonstrate through written tests, flight tests, and show through appropriate records that he or she meets the knowledge, skill, and experience requirements necessary to obtain a Private Pilot Certificate with an airplane category rating and a single-engine land class rating. The student should complete at least one stage every 90 days. There are three stages in this training.

 

Training Stages:

Stage One Objectives: The student will be instructed in the basic flying procedures and skill necessary for the first solo flight. This stage will be successfully completed when the student satisfactorily passes the stage one check and is able to conduct solo flight safely.

Stage One Check: During this flight, the chief flight instructor or his assistant will determine if the student can safely conduct solo flight and exercise the privileges associated with the solo operation of the airplane. This stage will be completed when the student demonstrates a reasonable knowledge of all the material covered in Stage One. He will be expected to perform all pre-flight operations, and ground and flight activities. He should be able to maintain altitude within 100 feet, heading within 10 degrees, and airspeed within 5 knots of desired speed.

 

Stage Two Objectives: To instruct the student in the conduct of local and cross-country flights and in night flight operations. The student will be instructed in the principles and procedures used in preparing and executing safe cross-country flights, including the use of pilotage, dead reckoning, and radio navigation. Each cross-country flight will involve a landing at a point more than 50 NM from the original departure point. He or she will be instructed in the proper operating procedures at controlled and uncontrolled airports and in operations within the ATC environment under VFR conditions. This stage will be completed when the student has demonstrated through stage check, solo flight and records that he can safely conduct solo cross-country flight in an airplane using pilotage, dead reckoning and radio navigation under visual flight rules; and that he can respond satisfactorily to normally anticipate emergency situations that can arise during cross-country operations.

 

Stage Two Check: To determine that the student has the knowledge, skill, and judgment to adequately prepare and conduct safe VFR cross-country flight using normally available aids and facilities; and can recognize and cope promptly and correctly with emergencies which might occur during Enroute flight, including diversion to an alternate airport. This stage check will be conducted by the Chief Flight Instructor, or his assistant.

 

At the completion of this stage, the student will be expected to demonstrate the ability to safely conduct cross-country flight operations and should display a thorough knowledge of proper pre-flight action, flight planning, weather analysis and publications available. He should perform all duties of pilot-in-command with smoothness, accuracy and competence. He should be able to divert to an alternate airport and give a reasonable estimate of his arrival time and remaining fuel. Prior to arrival at the alternate airport, he will be placed under the hood until ETA to the alternate has lapsed. The student should be able to locate himself with-in three miles without aid from the instructor by using all of the means available.

The student will:

1. Establish and maintain headings required to stay on course;
2. Correctly identify his position at any time by various means;
3. Provide reasonable estimates of ETA’s with an apparent error of not more than ten
4. Maintain altitude within + 200 feet; and
5. Establish a course to an alternate, and within a reasonable time, give an acceptable estimate of the time and required fuel to the alternate.

Stage Three Objectives: The student will complete his solo cross-country practice, receive further instruction in preparation for the private pilot airplane flight test, and complete the flight training requirements of FAR 141. This stage will be completed when the student demonstrates he has the knowledge, experience, skill of a private pilot and satisfactorily completes the final stage for this course.

 

Stage Three Check: To determine the student’s ability to demonstrate the knowledge and flight proficiency as required by the current Private Pilot- Airman Certification Standards. At the completion of this stage, the student will meet or exceed the standards set forth within the most current Private Pilot- Airman Certification Standards.

NOTE: Please refer to the Training Course Outline – Training Syllabus of the course for specific details on the lessons taught during the training course. The above information is a summary of the TCO.

 

Flight Training Certification/Rating Details

II.  A. Commercial Pilot Certificate – Airplane SEL

 

Entrance Requirements: Be at least 17 years of age at time of FAA check flight, hold at least a Class III medical certificate, a private pilot license with Instrument rating or be concurrently enrolled in the Instrument rating course. Demonstrated ability to read, speak, and understand the English language.

Authorized Aircraft, Dual/Solo Flight Training Hours, and Cost:

	Flight Training Hours			Cost
Course	Dual	Solo	Total
Advanced Commercial Maneuvers Flight (COM 1) (AVIA 3511)	19	9	28	$ 6,095
Authorized Aircraft: Cessna C172R/S

NOTE: Students may voluntarily pay for additional flight training hours beyond this number as discussed with the flight instructor.

Course Description: A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 14 CFR 141 advanced flight course focusing on the knowledge and skills that are required to exercise the privileges and responsibilities of a Commercial Pilot. The FAA Commercial Certification consists of four (4) phases, and this is considered Commercial phase

1. Content includes the introduction of Chandelles, Lazy Eights, Steep Spirals, Steep Turns, Pylon Eights, and the increased proficiency of the aerial maneuvers learned during Private Pilot certification. This course ends with a stage check performed by one of the school stage check This course is Pass/Fail. (Permission of the Chief Flight Instructor is required)

 

Course Objectives: This course is designed to provide the ground and flight training necessary to successfully complete the required knowledge and skill tests for an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with an Airplane Category Rating and a Single Engine Land Class Rating. The student must demonstrate through oral tests, flight tests, and show through appropriate records that he meets the knowledge, skill, and experience requirements necessary to obtain a Commercial Pilot Certificate with an airplane category rating and a single- engine land class rating and an instrument – airplane rating. The student must pass the required instrument rating practical test prior to beginning Stage Three of the Commercial Pilot Curriculum. Furthermore, each student should complete at least one stage of training every 90 days. There are four stages in this training.

 

Training Stages:

Stage One Objectives: The objective of stage one is that the student review private pilot maneuvers and procedures and demonstrate private proficiency in the execution. The student also will be introduced to the techniques and procedures required for performance of steep power turns, steep spirals, chandelles, lazy eights, eights around pylons, eights-on-pylons, accuracy landings, short-field and soft-field landings, stalls and forced landings. In addition, he will become familiar with accepted procedures in flight emergencies.

This stage will be complete when the student can perform each maneuver and procedure introduced with good coordination and planning. The student’s proficiency in performance of steep power turns, steep spirals, chandelles, lazy eights, eights around pylons, and eights-on-pylons will attempt to meet the minimum standards outlined in the current FAA Commercial Practical Test Standards.

Stage One Check: This lesson will serve to evaluate the student performance of the listed maneuvers and procedures. This stage check will be conducted by the Chief Flight Instructor or his assistant. At the completion of this lesson, the student will demonstrate that he can perform each of the listed maneuvers and procedures at a proficiency level which attempt to meet that outlined in the current FAA Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards.

 

Stage Two Objectives: The objective of stage two is that the student complete the night flight and the dual and solo cross-country experience requirements for a commercial pilot certificate. Each cross-country flight will involve a landing at a point more than 50 NM from the original departure point. In addition, he will continue to review and practice advanced maneuvers and procedures to maintain proficiency. Stage two will be successfully completed when the student demonstrates, through training records and stage check that he has attained the required cross-country experience and proficiency for a commercial pilot certificate and he is competent to act as pilot-in-command of extended cross-country flights. In addition, he will demonstrate that he has maintained or improved his proficiency in the performance of advanced maneuvers and procedures.

Stage Two Check: During flight lesson fifteen, the Chief Instructor or his assistant will conduct a stage check of the student’s cross-country flying and verify that he has obtained the cross-country experience and proficiency required for a commercial pilot certificate. This lesson will be successfully completed when the student has demonstrated that he is competent to act as pilot-in-command of extended cross-country flights and has obtained the cross-country experience for a commercial pilot certificate.

 

Stage Three Objectives: Each lesson in stage 3 consists of a scripted scenario, and each scenario increases in complexity as the PT progresses through the course. The instructor and PT should use the scenario as a “lesson plan” with the intent for the PT to study the plan and brief it as part of the pre-flight preparation. At the completion of this stage of training, the PT must demonstrate competency in the instrument maneuvers and procedures identified in the Instrument Rating PTS.

Stage Three Check: The PT will demonstrate knowledge and skill level appropriate and demonstrate judgment, aeronautical decision-making skills and single pilot management skills to effectively, efficiently, and safely operate a TAA in an actual cross-country exercise. At the completion of this stage, the PT will plan a detailed flight to multiple airports. The flight profile will include samples of the maneuvers and procedures listed in

 

the course syllabus with an emphasis on judgment and decision-making in ambiguous situations. The PT will be expected to execute at least on leg of the flight followed by a diversion to the home airport.

Stage Four Objectives: To ensure the student possesses the skill and experience to meet the requirements for the Commercial Pilot Practical Test and the Instrument Rating-Airplane Practical Test as outlined in Parts 61 and 141 of the Federal Aviation Regulations, and the standards set by this school. This phase and the course will be successfully completed when through oral exam, flight tests, and school records; the student has demonstrated necessary aeronautical skill and experience to meet the requirements for the Commercial Pilot Certificate with an Airplane Category Rating, and a Single-engine Land Class Rating and Airplane Instrument Rating. Stage Four must be completed in a Complex Airplane as defined by 61.31 (e).

Stage Four Check:  The objective of this lesson is to evaluate the student pilot-in-command qualifications in a complex airplane. This stage check will be conducted by the Chief Flight Instructor or his assistant. This lesson will be successfully completed when the student demonstrates he is competent to act as pilot-in- command of a complex airplane and has accumulated 10 takeoffs and landings to a full stop as pilot-in- command. These listed maneuvers will be performed at the proficiency level of a commercial pilot.

NOTE: Please refer to the Training Course Outline – Training Syllabus of the course for specific details on the lessons taught during the training course.                                                                     The above information is a summary of the TCO.

II. B. Commercial Pilot Certificate – Airplane SEL

 

Entrance Requirements: Be at least 17 years of age at time of FAA check flight, hold at least a Class III medical certificate, a private pilot license with Instrument rating or be concurrently enrolled in the Instrument rating course. Demonstrated ability to read, speak, and understand the English language.

 

Authorized Aircraft, Dual/Solo Flight Training Hours, and Cost:

	Flight Training Hours
Course	Dual	Solo	Total	Cost
Commercial Experience Building Operations Flight (COM 2) (AVIA 3531)	17	51	68	$ 13,090
Authorized Aircraft: Cessna C172R/S

NOTE:Studentsmayvoluntarilypayforadditionalflighttraininghoursbeyondthisnumberasdiscussed

with the flight instructor.

Course Description: A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 14 CFR 141 advanced flight course focusing on the knowledge and skills that are required to exercise the privileges and responsibilities of a Commercial Pilot. The FAA Commercial Certification consists of 4 phases, and this is considered Commercial phase 1. Content includes the introduction of Chandelles, Lazy Eights, Steep Spirals, Steep Turns, Pylon Eights and the increased proficiency of the aerial maneuvers learned during Private Pilot certification. This course ends with a stage check performed by one of the school stage check instructors. This course is Pass/Fail. (Permission of the Chief Flight Instructor is required)

Course Objectives: This course is designed to provide the ground and flight training necessary to successfully complete the required knowledge and skill tests for an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with an Airplane Category Rating and a Single Engine Land Class Rating. The student must demonstrate through oral tests, flight tests, and show through appropriate records that he meets the knowledge, skill, and experience requirements necessary to obtain a Commercial Pilot Certificate with an airplane category rating and a single- engine land class rating and an instrument – airplane rating. The student must pass the required instrument rating practical test prior to beginning Stage Three of the Commercial Pilot Curriculum. Furthermore, each student should complete at least one stage of training every 90 days. There are four stages in this training.

 

Training Stages:

Stage One Objectives: The objective of stage one is that the student review private pilot maneuvers and procedures and demonstrate private proficiency in the execution. The student also will be introduced to the techniques and procedures required for performance of steep power turns, steep spirals, chandelles, lazy eights, eights around pylons, eights-on-pylons, accuracy landings, short-field and soft-field landings, stalls and forced landings. In addition, he will become familiar with accepted procedures in flight emergencies.

This stage will be complete when the student can perform each maneuver and procedure introduced with good coordination and planning. The student’s proficiency in performance of steep power turns, steep spirals, chandelles, lazy eights, eights around pylons, and eights-on-pylons will attempt to meet the minimum standards outlined in the current FAA Commercial Practical Test Standards.

Stage One Check: This lesson will serve to evaluate the student performance of the listed maneuvers and procedures. This stage check will be conducted by the Chief Flight Instructor or his assistant. At the completion of this lesson, the student will demonstrate that he can perform each of the listed maneuvers and procedures at a proficiency level which attempt to meet that outlined in the current FAA Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards.

 

Stage Two Objectives: The objective of stage two is that the student complete the night flight and the dual and solo cross-country experience requirements for a commercial pilot certificate. Each cross-country flight will involve a landing at a point more than 50 NM from the original departure point. In addition, he will continue to review and practice advanced maneuvers and procedures to maintain proficiency. Stage two will be successfully completed when the student demonstrates, through training records and stage check that he has attained the required cross-country experience and proficiency for a commercial pilot certificate and he is competent to act as pilot-in-command of extended cross-country flights. In addition, he will demonstrate that he has maintained or improved his proficiency in the performance of advanced maneuvers and procedures.

Stage Two Check: During flight lesson fifteen, the Chief Instructor or his assistant will conduct a stage check of the student’s cross-country flying and verify that he has obtained the cross-country experience and proficiency required for a commercial pilot certificate. This lesson will be successfully completed when the student has demonstrated that he is competent to act as pilot-in-command of extended cross-country flights and has obtained the cross-country experience for a commercial pilot certificate.

 

Stage Three Objectives: Each lesson in stage 3 consists of a scripted scenario, and each scenario increases in complexity as the PT progresses through the course. The instructor and PT should use the scenario as a “lesson plan” with the intent for the PT to study the plan and brief it as part of the pre-flight preparation. At the completion of this stage of training, the PT must demonstrate competency in the instrument maneuvers and procedures identified in the Instrument Rating PTS.

Stage Three Check: The PT will demonstrate knowledge and skill level appropriate and demonstrate judgment, aeronautical decision-making skills and single pilot management skills to effectively, efficiently, and safely operate a TAA in an actual cross-country exercise. At the completion of this stage, the PT will plan a detailed flight to multiple airports. The flight profile will include samples of the maneuvers and procedures listed in the course syllabus with an emphasis on judgment and decision-making in ambiguous situations. The PT will be expected to execute at least on leg of the flight followed by a diversion to the home airport.

 

Stage Four Objectives: To ensure the student possesses the skill and experience to meet the requirements for the Commercial Pilot Practical Test and the Instrument Rating-Airplane Practical Test as outlined in Parts 61 and 141 of the Federal Aviation Regulations, and the standards set by this school. This phase and the course will be successfully completed when through oral exam, flight tests, and school records; the student has demonstrated necessary aeronautical skill and experience to meet the requirements for the Commercial Pilot Certificate with an Airplane Category Rating, and a Single-engine Land Class Rating and Airplane Instrument Rating. Stage Four must be completed in a Complex Airplane as defined by 61.31 (e).

 

Stage Four Check:  The objective of this lesson is to evaluate the student pilot-in-command qualifications in a complex airplane. This stage check will be conducted by the Chief Flight Instructor or his assistant. This lesson will be successfully completed when the student demonstrates he is competent to act as pilot-in- command of a complex airplane and has accumulated 10 takeoffs and landings to a full stop as pilot-in- command. These listed maneuvers will be performed at the proficiency level of a commercial pilot.

 

NOTE: Please refer to the Training Course Outline – Training Syllabus of the course for specific details on the lessons taught during the training course.  The above information is a summary of the TCO.

II. C. Commercial Pilot Certificate – Airplane SEL

 

Entrance Requirements: Be at least 17 years of age at time of FAA check flight, hold at least a Class III medical certificate, a private pilot license with Instrument rating or be concurrently enrolled in the Instrument rating course. Demonstrated ability to read, speak, and understand the English language.

Authorized Aircraft, Dual/Solo Flight Training Hours, and Cost:

Course	Flight Training Hours			Cost
	Dual	Solo	Total
Technically Advanced Aircraft Operations Flight (COM 3)   (AVIA 3541)	18		18	$ 5,345
Authorized Aircraft: Cirrus SR20, Frasca RTD

NOTE: Students may voluntarily pay for additional flight training hours beyond this number as discussed with the flight instructor.

Course Description: A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 14 CFR 141 advanced flight course focusing on the knowledge and skills that are required to exercise the privileges and responsibilities of a Commercial Pilot. The FAA Commercial Certification consists of four (4) phases, and this is considered Com Phase 3. Content includes flying the technically advanced Cirrus SR20, advanced cockpit operations, use of a sophisticated autopilot, meeting the instrument requirements of the commercial pilot certificate, and operation of a high-performance aircraft. This entire Com 3 course is flown dual with a flight instructor and includes ground instruction, simulation as well as aircraft time in the Cirrus. This course ends with a stage check performed by one of the school stage check instructors. This course is Pass/Fail. (Permission of the Chief Flight Instructor is required)

 

Course Objectives: This course is designed to provide the ground and flight training necessary to successfully complete the required knowledge and skill tests for an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with an Airplane Category Rating and a Single Engine Land Class Rating. The student must demonstrate through oral tests, flight tests, and show through appropriate records that he meets the knowledge, skill, and experience requirements necessary to obtain a Commercial Pilot Certificate with an airplane category rating and a single- engine land class rating and an instrument – airplane rating. The student must pass the required instrument rating practical test prior to beginning Stage Three of the Commercial Pilot Curriculum. Furthermore, each student should complete at least one stage of training every 90 days. There are four stages in this training.

Training Stages:

Stage One Objectives: The objective of stage one is that the student review private pilot maneuvers and procedures and demonstrate private proficiency in the execution. The student also will be introduced to the techniques and procedures required for performance of steep power turns, steep spirals, chandelles, lazy eights, eights around pylons, eights-on-pylons, accuracy landings, short-field and soft-field landings, stalls and forced landings. In addition, he will become familiar with accepted procedures in flight emergencies.

This stage will be complete when the student can perform each maneuver and procedure introduced with good coordination and planning. The student’s proficiency in performance of steep power turns, steep spirals,

 

chandelles, lazy eights, eights around pylons, and eights-on-pylons will attempt to meet the minimum standards outlined in the current FAA Commercial Practical Test Standards.

Stage One Check: This lesson will serve to evaluate the student performance of the listed maneuvers and procedures. This stage check will be conducted by the Chief Flight Instructor or his assistant. At the completion of this lesson, the student will demonstrate that he can perform each of the listed maneuvers and procedures at a proficiency level which attempt to meet that outlined in the current FAA Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards.

Stage Two Objectives: The objective of stage two is that the student complete the night flight and the dual and solo cross-country experience requirements for a commercial pilot certificate. Each cross-country flight will involve a landing at a point more than 50 NM from the original departure point. In addition, he will continue to review and practice advanced maneuvers and procedures to maintain proficiency. Stage two will be successfully completed when the student demonstrates, through training records and stage check that he has attained the required cross-country experience and proficiency for a commercial pilot certificate and he is competent to act as pilot-in-command of extended cross-country flights. In addition, he will demonstrate that he has maintained or improved his proficiency in the performance of advanced maneuvers and procedures.

 

Stage Two Check: During flight lesson fifteen, the Chief Instructor or his assistant will conduct a stage check of the student’s cross-country flying and verify that he has obtained the cross-country experience and proficiency required for a commercial pilot certificate. This lesson will be successfully completed when the student has demonstrated that he is competent to act as pilot-in-command of extended cross-country flights and has obtained the cross-country experience for a commercial pilot certificate.

Stage Three Objectives: Each lesson in stage 3 consists of a scripted scenario, and each scenario increases in complexity as the PT progresses through the course. The instructor and PT should use the scenario as a “lesson plan” with the intent for the PT to study the plan and brief it as part of the pre-flight preparation. At the completion of this stage of training, the PT must demonstrate competency in the instrument maneuvers and procedures identified in the Instrument Rating PTS.

 

Stage Three Check: The PT will demonstrate knowledge and skill level appropriate and demonstrate judgment, aeronautical decision-making skills and single pilot management skills to effectively, efficiently, and safely operate a TAA in an actual cross-country exercise. At the completion of this stage, the PT will plan a detailed flight to multiple airports. The flight profile will include samples of the maneuvers and procedures listed in the course syllabus with an emphasis on judgment and decision-making in ambiguous situations. The PT will be expected to execute at least on leg of the flight followed by a diversion to the home airport.

 

Stage Four Objectives: To ensure the student possesses the skill and experience to meet the requirements for the Commercial Pilot Practical Test and the Instrument Rating-Airplane Practical Test as outlined in Parts 61 and 141 of the Federal Aviation Regulations, and the standards set by this school. This phase and the course will be successfully completed when through oral exam, flight tests, and school records; the student has demonstrated necessary aeronautical skill and experience to meet the requirements for the Commercial Pilot Certificate with an Airplane Category Rating, and a Single-engine Land Class Rating and Airplane Instrument Rating. Stage Four must be completed in a Complex Airplane as defined by 61.31 (e).

Stage Four Check:  The objective of this lesson is to evaluate the student pilot-in-command qualifications in a complex airplane. This stage check will be conducted by the Chief Flight Instructor or his assistant. This lesson will be successfully completed when the student demonstrates he is competent to act as pilot-in- command of a complex airplane and has accumulated 10 takeoffs and landings to a full stop as pilot-in- command. These listed maneuvers will be performed at the proficiency level of a commercial pilot.

 

NOTE: Please refer to the Training Course Outline – Training Syllabus of the course for specific details on the lessons taught during the training course.  The above information is a summary of the TCO

II.  D. Commercial Pilot Certificate – Airplane SEL

 

Entrance Requirements: Be at least 17 years of age at time of FAA check flight, hold at least a Class III medical certificate, a private pilot license with Instrument rating or be concurrently enrolled in the Instrument rating course. Demonstrated ability to read, speak, and understand the English language.

Authorized Aircraft, Dual/Solo Flight Training Hours, and Cost:

Course	Flight Training Hours			Cost
	Dual	Solo	Total
Commercial Certification Flight (COM 4) (AVIA 3551)	9		9	$ 2,380
Authorized Aircraft: Cessna C172R/S

NOTE: Students may voluntarily pay for additional flight training hours beyond this number as discussed with the flight instructor.

Course Description: A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 14 CFR 141 advanced flight course focusing on the knowledge and skills that are required to exercise the privileges and responsibilities of a Commercial Pilot. The FAA Commercial Certification consists of four (4) phases, and this is considered Com Phase 4. Content includes the final preparation flights and ground instruction required to successfully pass the FAA certification End of Course (EOC) flight. This course includes solo and dual flight with a flight instructor and all the ground instruction required to prepare for the final end of course (EOC) check. This course ends with an end of course (EOC) check performed by the FAA authorized school examiner and results in the certification of the student as a Commercial pilot by the Federal Aviation Administration. This course is Pass/Fail. (Permission of the Chief Flight Instructor is required)

 

Course Objectives: This course is designed to provide the ground and flight training necessary to successfully complete the required knowledge and skill tests for an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with an Airplane Category Rating and a Single Engine Land Class Rating. The student must demonstrate through oral tests, flight tests, and show through appropriate records that he meets the knowledge, skill, and experience requirements necessary to obtain a Commercial Pilot Certificate with an airplane category rating and a single- engine land class rating and an instrument – airplane rating. Furthermore, each student should complete at least one stage of training every 90 days. There are four stages in this training.

Training Stages:

Stage One Objectives: The objective of stage one is that the student review private pilot maneuvers and procedures and demonstrate private proficiency in the execution. The student also will be introduced to the techniques and procedures required for performance of steep power turns, steep spirals, chandelles, lazy eights, eights around pylons, eights-on-pylons, accuracy landings, short-field and soft-field landings, stalls and forced landings. In addition, he will become familiar with accepted procedures in flight emergencies.

This stage will be complete when the student can perform each maneuver and procedure introduced with good coordination and planning. The student’s proficiency in performance of steep power turns, steep spirals, chandelles, lazy eights, eights around pylons, and eights-on-pylons will attempt to meet the minimum standards outlined in the current FAA Commercial Practical Test Standards.

 

Stage One Check: This lesson will serve to evaluate the student performance of the listed maneuvers and procedures. This stage check will be conducted by the Chief Flight Instructor or his assistant. At the completion of this lesson, the student will demonstrate that he can perform each of the listed maneuvers and procedures at a proficiency level which attempt to meet that outlined in the current FAA Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards.

 

Stage Two Objectives: The objective of stage two is that the student complete the night flight and the dual and solo cross-country experience requirements for a commercial pilot certificate. Each cross-country flight will involve a landing at a point more than 50 NM from the original departure point. In addition, he will continue to review and practice advanced maneuvers and procedures to maintain proficiency. Stage two will be successfully completed when the student demonstrates, through training records and stage check that he has attained the required cross-country experience and proficiency for a commercial pilot certificate and he is competent to act as pilot-in-command of extended cross-country flights. In addition, he will demonstrate that he has maintained or improved his proficiency in the performance of advanced maneuvers and procedures.

Stage Two Check: During flight lesson fifteen, the Chief Instructor or his assistant will conduct a stage check of the student’s cross-country flying and verify that he has obtained the cross-country experience and proficiency required for a commercial pilot certificate. This lesson will be successfully completed when the student has demonstrated that he is competent to act as pilot-in-command of extended cross-country flights and has obtained the cross-country experience for a commercial pilot certificate.

 

Stage Three Objectives: Each lesson in stage 3 consists of a scripted scenario, and each scenario increases in complexity as the PT progresses through the course. The instructor and PT should use the scenario as a “lesson plan” with the intent for the PT to study the plan and brief it as part of the pre-flight preparation. At the completion of this stage of training, the PT must demonstrate competency in the instrument maneuvers and procedures identified in the Instrument Rating PTS.

Stage Three Check: The PT will demonstrate knowledge and skill level appropriate and demonstrate judgment, aeronautical decision-making skills and single pilot management skills to effectively, efficiently, and safely operate a TAA in an actual cross-country exercise. At the completion of this stage, the PT will plan a detailed flight to multiple airports. The flight profile will include samples of the maneuvers and procedures listed in the course syllabus with an emphasis on judgment and decision-making in ambiguous situations. The PT will be expected to execute at least on leg of the flight followed by a diversion to the home airport.

 

Stage Four Objectives: To ensure the student possesses the skill and experience to meet the requirements for the Commercial Pilot Practical Test and the Instrument Rating-Airplane Practical Test as outlined in Parts 61 and 141 of the Federal Aviation Regulations, and the standards set by this school. This phase and the course will be successfully completed when through oral exam, flight tests, and school records; the student has demonstrated necessary aeronautical skill and experience to meet the requirements for the Commercial Pilot Certificate with an Airplane Category Rating, and a Single-engine Land Class Rating and Airplane Instrument Rating. Stage Four must be completed in a Complex Airplane as defined by 61.31 (e).

Stage Four Check:  The objective of this lesson is to evaluate the student pilot-in-command qualifications in a complex airplane. This stage check will be conducted by the Chief Flight Instructor or his assistant. This lesson will be successfully completed when the student demonstrates he is competent to act as pilot-in- command of a complex airplane and has accumulated 10 takeoffs and landings to a full stop as pilot-in- command. These listed maneuvers will be performed at the proficiency level of a commercial pilot.

NOTE: Please refer to the Training Course Outline – Training Syllabus of the course for specific details on the lessons taught during the training course.  The above information is a summary of the TCO

 

Flight Training Certification/Rating Details

 

III. Instrument Rating – Airplane

Entrance Requirements: Hold at least a Class III medical certificate, a private pilot license and be concurrently enrolled in the Commercial pilot course. Demonstrated ability to read, write and understand the English language.

 

Authorized Aircraft Dual/Solo Flight Training Hours and Total Cost:

Course	Flight Training Hours			Cost
	Dual	Solo	Total
Instrument Rating Flight (AVIA 3521)	35		35	$ 7,335
Authorized Aircraft:    Cessna C172R

NOTE: Students may voluntarily pay for additional flight training hours beyond this number as discussed with the flight instructor.

By statute (38 U.S.C. 3452), an individual receiving VA educational assistance must be pursuing a vocational, educational, or professional objective. If the instrument rating course were allowed to be taken first, there would be no assurance that it was taken for purposes of reaching a vocational, educational, or professional objective. Instead, it could be taken merely to add a rating to a private pilot certificate, which is not considered evidence of such an objective. By requiring that both courses be taken simultaneously, VA is helping to ensure that a student has made a commitment and is using his or her benefits to achieve a vocational objective. This is the only instance where this procedure will be followed. This will allow payment of VA education benefits while complying with FAA requirements. 

Course Description: An advanced flight course focusing on the knowledge and skill that are required to operate safely as an instrument rated pilot. The student will then transition into the technology advanced aircraft and complete the course flying in a complex aircraft meeting all the requirements for the commercial pilot certificate (Permission required)

Course Objectives: This course is designed to provide the ground and flight training necessary to successfully complete the required knowledge and skill tests for an FAA Instrument Rating with an Airplane Category Rating and a Single Engine Land Class Rating. The student must demonstrate through oral tests, flight tests, and show through appropriate records that he meets the knowledge, skill, and experience requirements necessary to obtain an Instrument Rating with an airplane category rating and a single-engine land class rating. Each student should complete at least one stage of training every 90 days. There are two stages in this training.

Training Stages:

Stage One Objectives: During Stage One, the student should acquire the practice, experience, and proficiency necessary to conduct instrument flight and IFR radio navigation. He/she will also acquire proficiency at using partial panel instrument references. In addition, he/she will learn to file IFR flight plans, copy associated clearances, comply with departure instructions, and execute holding pattern procedures. At the completion of this stage, the student will demonstrate instrument pilot proficiency in attitude instrument flying and IFR radio navigation. In addition, he will be able to file IFR flight plans, receive and copy associated IFR clearances, and comply accurately with IFR departure and holding pattern instructions.

Stage One Check: During this lesson, the Chief Flight Instructor or his assistant will conduct a stage check to determine the student’s proficiency in the performance of instrument navigation and holding patterns. At the completion of this lesson, the student will demonstrate correct procedures for the conduct of VOR and

ADF receiver checks. He will be able to file an IFR flight plan, copy the associated clearance, and comply with departure instructions. In addition, he will be able to execute appropriate holding pattern entries, and maintain altitude within 100 feet of that assigned during the hold. Finally, the student will demonstrate instrument pilot proficiency in NDB, VOR, and GPS navigation.

Stage Two Objectives: The objective of stage two is that the student review and practice IFR navigation and holding pattern procedures to increase his proficiency and experience. He will also learn to execute instrument approach procedures, to plan and conduct IFR cross-country operations, and to meet possible IFR emergencies. At the completion of stage two, the student will demonstrate FAA Instrument Pilot Practical Test Standards criteria in the execution of instrument approach procedures, IFR cross-country operations, and IFR emergency procedures.

Stage Two Check: EOC Exam. During this lesson, the Chief Instructor or his assistant will evaluate the student’s proficiency in the performance of IFR operations and instrument approaches. At the completion of this lesson, the student will demonstrate that he or she meets the knowledge and proficiency requirements set forth within the current FAA Instrument rating Airmen Certification Standards.

NOTE: Please refer to the Training Course Outline – Training Syllabus of the course for specific details on the lessons taught during the training course.                                                                          The above information is a summary of the TCO.

 

Flight Training Certification/Rating Details

 

IV.  Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) – Airplane

Entrance Requirements: Be at least 18 years of age at time of FAA check flight, hold at least a Class II medical certificate and hold a commercial or airline transport pilot certificate. Demonstrated ability to read, write and understand the English language.

 

Authorized Aircraft, Dual/Solo Flight Training Hours and Cost:

Course	Flight Training Hours			Cost
	Dual	Solo	Total
Flight Instructor Flying (AVIA 3241)	25		25	$ 6,265
Authorized Aircraft:    Cessna C172R, Cessna C182R

*Pre/post includes a minimum of 5 hours student teaching.

NOTE: Students may voluntarily pay for additional flight training hours beyond this number as discussed with the flight instructor.

Course Description: A comprehensive flight course concentrating on the knowledge and skills required to operate safely as a Certified Flight Instructor. Includes performance and analysis of training procedures and maneuvers such as stalls from various configurations; spin entry and recovery techniques; preparations of lesson plans; evaluations of student flight performance; effective preflight and post flight instruction; analysis and correction of common student pilot flight errors and flight instructor responsibilities. (Permission required)

Course Objectives: This course is designed to provide the ground and flight training necessary to successfully complete the required knowledge and skill tests for an FAA Flight instructor certification with an Airplane Category Rating and a Single-engine Land Class. The student will obtain the aeronautical skill and experience requirements necessary to meet the published requirements for a Flight Instructor Certificate with an Airplane category rating and a single engine class rating as outlined in the CFI Practical Test Standards. The student must demonstrate through written tests, flight tests, and show through appropriate records that he meets the knowledge, skill, and experience requirements necessary to obtain a Flight instructor certificate with an airplane category rating and a single-engine land. The student should complete at least one stage every 90 days. There are two stages in this training.

 

Training Stages:

Stage One Objectives: The student will be instructed in the analysis of flight training maneuvers. This stage will be complete when the student has completed the Stage One Flight Check, and demonstrates, in a satisfactory manner, the ability to correctly perform flight training maneuvers from the right seat as set forth in the current FAA Flight Instructor Practical Test Standards.

Stage One Check: During this flight the Chief Flight Instructor or his assistant, will determine if the student can correctly analyze, and perform basic flight training maneuvers as required to instruct in flight training. The student will be evaluated on the basis of the following standards as set forth in the current FAA Flight Instructor Practical Test Standards: Display reasonable skill and understanding in the executive of all applicable flight training maneuvers, and the analysis thereof: a) Display an adequate knowledge of the aircraft to be used, b) Maintain assigned altitudes within 100 feet, c) Maintain assigned headings within 10 deg., and d) Maintain assigned airspeeds within 10 knots.

Stage Two Objectives: During this stage the student will practice teaching all basic training maneuvers are required to instruct in flight training. This stage will be complete when the student has completed the Stage II Flight Check, and demonstrates the ability to instruct all Private and Commercial Maneuvers in the complex aircraft to the level as set forth in the current FAA Flight Instructor Practical Test Standards, and Lesson Plans will be written for each lesson.

 

Stage Two Check: During this flight the Chief Flight Instructor, or his assistant will determine if the student can properly instruct, perform, and analyze all associated errors involved in student flight training maneuvers, as necessary to meet at least the minimum requirements of the CFI Practical Test Standards. At the completion of this lesson, the applicant will demonstrate the skill, maneuvers, procedures and instructional knowledge required to successfully meet or exceed the criteria outlined in the current FAA Flight Instructor Airplane Practical Test Standards.

NOTE: Please refer to the Training Course Outline – Training Syllabus of the course for specific details on the lessons taught during the training course.                                                                          The above information is a summary of the TCO.

 

Flight Training Certification/Rating Details

 

V. Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) – Instrument (CFII)

Entrance Requirements: Be at least 18 years of age at time of FAA check flight, hold at least a Class II medical certificate and hold a commercial or airline transport pilot certificate. Demonstrated ability to read, write and understand the English language.

 

Authorized Aircraft, Dual/Solo Flight Training Hours, and Cost:

Course	Flight Training Hours			Cost
	Dual	Solo	Total
Instrument Flight Instructor Flying (AVIA 3401)	15		15	$ 3,760
Authorized Aircraft:    Cessna C172R

NOTE: Students may voluntarily pay for additional flight training hours beyond this number as discussed with the flight instructor.

 

Course Description: A flight course that focuses on the knowledge and skills required to operate safely as Certified Flight Instructor with instrument privileges. The course’s focal point is an in-depth study of effective teaching methods associated with instrument flight training and the analysis and correction of common student errors. (Permission required)

Course Objectives: This course is designed to provide the ground and flight training necessary to successfully complete the required knowledge and skill tests for an FAA Flight Instructor Instrument certification with an Airplane Category Rating and a Single-engine Land Class. The student will obtain the aeronautical skill and experience necessary to meet the requirements for a Flight Instructor, Airplane, Instrument Flight Examination. The student has demonstrated through flight test and school records that he possesses the necessary aeronautical skill and experience to pass the Flight Instructor, Airplane, Instrument Flight Examination as set forth in the current FAA Certified Flight Instructor Airplane, Instrument Practical Test Standards. There are two stages in this training.

Training Stages:

Stage One Objectives: To ensure the student possesses an adequate knowledge of the fundamentals of attitude instrument flight instruction to instruct in instrument flight training. This stage will be successfully completed when the student passes the Stage I Flight Check, and has a thorough understanding of instrument operations and procedures as set forth in the current FAA Certified Flight Instructor Airplane, Instrument Practical Test Standards.

Stage One Check: During this flight, the Chief Flight instructor, or his assistant, will determine if the student displays adequate knowledge of and can safely instruct and demonstrate all phases of IFR flying including emergency procedures during flight solely by reference to instruments. The student will be evaluated on the basis of the following standards as set forth in the current FAA Certified Flight Instructor Airplane, Instrument Practical Test Standards:

1. Display reasonable skill and proficiency in explaining and demonstrating all associated phases of IFR flight, including emergency procedures, during flight solely by reference to instruments.
2. Display adequate knowledge in instructing in the aircraft
3. During normal flight, maintain at least: 100 altitude, 10 degree heading, 10 knots airspeed.
4. During approaches maintain at least: 10 knots of approach speed, no more than 100 ft. below the prescribed initial approach altitude, full scale deflection of the CDI or the glide slope indicator after glide slope intersection and not below the DH or MDA prior to runway sighting.
5. During partial panel operation, the pilot shall maintain control of the aircraft at all
6. Engine out operations (if multiengine) within: 20 degrees of heading, 5 knots of Vyse, 100 of altitude.

 

Stage Two Objectives: During this stage the student will practice teaching all attitude instrument flight maneuvers. This stage will be successfully completed when the student passes the Stage Two Flight Check, and demonstrates the ability to instruct in attitude instrument flight training, and analyze all associated errors as set forth in the current FAA Certified Flight Instructor Airplane, Instrument Practical Test Standards.

 

Stage Two Check: During this flight, the Chief Flight Instructor, or his assistant, will determine if the student displays adequate knowledge of and can safely instruct and demonstrate all phases of IFR flying including emergency procedures during flight solely by reference to instruments. At the completion of this lesson, the applicant will demonstrate the skill, maneuvers, procedures and instructional knowledge required to successfully meet or exceed the criteria outlined in the current FAA Flight Instructor Airplane, Instrument Practical Test Standards.

NOTE: Please refer to the Training Course Outline – Training Syllabus of the course for specific details on the lessons taught during the training course.                                                                          The above information is a summary of the TCO.

 

Flight Training Certification/Rating Details

 

VI.  Multi-Engine Rating

Entrance Requirements: Hold a Commercial Pilot certificate. Demonstrated ability to read, speak, and understand the English language.

 

Authorized Aircraft, Dual/Solo Flight Training Hours, and Cost:

Course	Flight Training Hours			Cost
	Dual	Solo	Total
Multiengine Flying (AVIA 4601)	15		15	$ 6,755
Authorized Aircraft:    Cessna C310R

NOTE: Students may voluntarily pay for additional flight training hours beyond this number as discussed with the flight instructor.

 

Course Description: An advanced flight course that focuses on the safe operation of high performance multiengine aircraft. A significant portion of this course will center on flight in a failed engine condition by introducing students to Vmc demonstrations and single engine flight in various drag configurations. Additionally, students will be exposed to procedures associated with engine failures during and immediately following takeoff, cruise flight, and during landings. (Permission required)

Course Objectives: This course is designed to provide the ground and flight training necessary to successfully complete the required knowledge and skill tests for an Multi-engine Land Class Rating and an Instrument – Airplane rating. The student must demonstrate through written tests, flight tests, and show through appropriate records that he meets the knowledge, skill, and experience requirements necessary to obtain a airplane category rating and, multi-engine land class rating and an instrument-airplane rating.

The student should complete at least one stage every 90 days. There are two stages in this training.

 

Training Stages:

Stage One Objectives: During this stage, the applicant will become familiar with the Multi-engine airplane used in the training course. Additionally, through the introduction and review of Multi-engine maneuvers and procedures, the applicant will learn to fly the Multi-engine airplane during normal two-engine operations. The applicant must successfully complete each of the lessons in Stage I. The applicant will be able to demonstrate the procedures for each of the ground and flight operations listed in this stage in accordance with the criteria set forth in the multi-engine land sections of the current FAA Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards.

Stage One Check: During this lesson, the Chief Flight Instructor or designated Assistant will evaluate the applicant’s ability to fly the Multi-Engine airplane during normal two-engine operations. At the completion of this lesson, the applicant will be able to demonstrate the performance of each of the listed maneuvers and procedures at a proficiency level which meets or exceeds those criteria outlined in the Multi-Engine Land Sections of the current FAA Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards.

Stage Two Objectives: During this stage, the applicant will learn the techniques and procedures required for the performance of Engine-out operations in the multi-engine airplane. In addition, the applicant will learn the emergency operation of airplane systems and conduct a review of the maneuvers and procedures performed in Stage I. The applicant will also acquire the pilot proficiency in IFR operations and procedures in the Multi-engine airplane. The applicant must successfully complete each of the lessons in Stage II. At the completion of the stage, the applicant will be able to demonstrate each of the listed maneuvers and procedures at a proficiency level that meets or exceeds those criteria outlined in the Multi-Engine land sections of the current FAA Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards.

 

Stage Two Check: During this lesson, the Chief Instructor or designated assistant will determine that the applicant meets the proficiency requirements for a Multi-Engine land class rating with the required IFR operations and procedures to successfully complete the current FAA Commercial Practical Test Standards and Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards. At the completion of this lesson, the applicant will be able to demonstrate each of the listed areas of operations at a proficiency level that meets or exceeds those criteria outlined in the Multi-Engine sections of the current FAA Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards and Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards.

NOTE: Please refer to the Training Course Outline – Training Syllabus of the course for specific details on the lessons taught during the training course.                                                                          The above information is a summary of the TCO.

 

Statement of Assurance of Compliance with 85/15% Enrollment Ratios

The following calculations are provided in compliance with VA policy requiring that no more than 85 percent of students in any one program are VA-eligible students. This information is submitted to the VA no later than 30 days after the beginning of each term. The computation for the full-time equivalency (FTE) is the part-time students divided by two and that quotient added to the number of full-time students. The VA Student FTE is then divided by the total enrollment in the degree program. Schools where the total VA student enrollment is 35 percent or less may apply for a waiver from periodic reporting of the percentage of students enrolled. The latest 85/15% enrollment ratio calculation for Southeastern is here:

 

Program Name	Number of VA Students FTE	Number of Non-VA Students	Total Enrollment	VA Student Percentage	Date of Calculation
BS Aviation – Professional Pilot	9.5	107	116.5	8.15%	08/08/2025
Totals	9.5	107	116.5	8.15%	08/08/2025

 

VA Contact Information

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Proof of Issue

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