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Professional Pilot Minor
The professional pilot minor is designed for students who wish to earn a pilot's license (Private Pilot certificate). Private Pilot flight training is taken through CWU's designated contract operator at Bowers Field in Ellensburg, WA.
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AVP 101 | Private Pilot Flight Lab I | 1 |
| AVP 102 | Private Pilot Flight Lab II | 1 |
| AVP 103 | Private Pilot Flight Lab III | 1 |
| AVP 141 | Principles of Flight I | 4 |
| AVP 142 | Principles of Flight II | 4 |
| AVP 211 | Meteorology for Pilots | 4 |
| AVP 221 | Aircraft Systems I | 3 |
| Department approved AVP or AVM electives | 6 | |
Total Credits: 24
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