The Eagle Eye

Issue date: 2/26/09 Section: News

Lock Haven University is offering students a chance to not only learn about flight, but also to experience it, beginning June 22.
"Sharing the Excitement of Flight" is the theme of a summer aviation course offered from June 22 to July 9.
With this course students are able to fulfill three credit hours of a lab science for general education requirements and also take part in actual flying for five hours with a certified flight instructor.
Course topics include Science of Flight, Aircraft Systems and Instruments, Weight, Balance, and Performance, Meteorology, Basic and Radio Navigation, Air Traffic Control and Communications, FAA Regulations, Physiology of Flight and Aviation in Pennsylvania.
According to the University Web site, this course is "designed to increase general aviation awareness among the public, prepare educators to include aviation principles in their courses and provide students with the ground school training needed for the private pilot exam."
LHU summer tuition costs apply to this summer course as well as any additional costs to succeed in this course.
These costs include a typical rate of flight instruction at $125 per hour (up to $750), books at $65, a flight computer at $55 and a plotter at $10.
"I'm interested in taking the course but I need to look into the financial aspect more," said Chris Bark, a senior in international business.
Students may choose not to purchase all of the supplies above and may still participate in this course.
However, it is recommended to purchase the materials if you plan to continue on for your pilot's license.
Having a private pilot's license allows those interested to open their world to many fun and exciting adventures.
With a pilot's license, there are so many different journeys one can embark upon.
Requirements for a private pilot's license include ground school training, passing the FAA written examination, obtaining a medical certificate (flight physical), logging a minimum of 40 hours of flight time and completing a check-ride with a FAA examiner.
Additional information on obtaining a pilot's license can be found at http://www.faa.gov/pilots/become/.
Any student at LHU may participate in this course by registering online through summer registration.
Students must remember to get cleared by their academic advisor before doing so.
Non-LHU students may also take advantage of this course offering opportunity.
One can do so by calling enrollment services at 570-484-2006 or by visiting the Web site at www.lhup.edu/aviation.
For any additional information students may also visit the course Web site or contact Eric Lippincott, course coordinator, in room 113 at the Health Professions building located near the Student Rec. or via e-mail at elippinc@lhup.edu.

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