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A beautiful sunset as a Central student flies the ILS approach into Yakima's airport.
Central's beautiful campus as seen from 5,000' during a training flight.
A Central student doing a walk-around of her airplane as the sun sets.
An instructor looks off to Mt. Rainier during a training flight to Boeing Field.
CWU Aviation's CRJ-200 advanced Aviation Training Device. Learn more about our FTDs ›
Apply for the Aviation Program now!You must apply to both the Professional Pilot degree program and the Aviation Managmenet programs separately.
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 | 2 |
| AVP 102 | Private Pilot Flight Lab II | 2 |
| AVP 103 | Private Pilot Flight Lab III | 2 |
| 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: 27
Aviation News
WIND SHEAR Fall Issue 2018 News Letter
WIND SHEAR Fall Issue 2018 News Letter
CWU Aviation Student Jayden Strickland Wins The 2018 RAA ScholorshipWashington, D.C. — The Regional Airline Association, the industry trade association represent
CWU Recommends Keeping Aviation Program In EllensburgCentral Washington University administrators recommend the school keep its aviation program at Bower
