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Click here to get your degree Fact SheetThe Aviation Program is a unique partnership between Casper College and Cross Wind Aviation. The program allows students to complete academic coursework and flight training toward an associate's degree in aviation and a commercial pilot's license. The primary goal is to provide a curriculum that will lead to employment in commercial aviation or airway science.

Cross Wind Aviation is a company located at Natrona County International Airport in Casper, WY. Cross Wind Aviation is able to fulfill all of your flight-training needs.

StudentAcademic coursework takes place at Casper College. Students are allowed to schedule flight training around these courses. Students make their own arrangements for the actual flight training with Cross Wind Aviation. We schedule around your schedule. Full-time students should complete the program at a low cost in four semesters and be prepared for employment as a commercial pilot.

Contact Information:
Rachel Wright
Academic Assistant
307-268-2494
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      Jonathan Blesi
(307) 268-2459
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Mike Fehringer
Cross Wind Aviation
472-4359

  • Associate of Applied Science degree

AVTN 1500 Introduction to Aviation (3L,3CR):
A brief look into various subject areas including aviation history, pilot licenses, aviation jobs, aviation organizations, and aircraft ownership. This class is open to students who wish to learn about the subject but may not wish to fly or students who have thought about flying but want to learn more before making a decision to actually get started.

AVTN 1980 Cooperative Work Experience: (1-8 CR):
Students are afforded the opportunity to gain practical on-the-job experience in their specialties. Students will be supervised by the instructor and the employer. A minimum of 80 hours of onthe- job training represents one semester credit.

AVTN 2510 Private Pilot Ground School (3L,3CR):
Includes the study of Federal Aviation Regulations, flight dynamics, meteorology, navigation, and airport operations. Designed to fulfill the ground school requirements for the FAA Private Pilot Certificate.

AVTN 2520 Private Pilot Flight School (3L,3CR):
Provides approximately 50 hours of flight instruction (35 hours dual, 15 hours solo flight). Students will receive an S/U grade after completion of the final check flight. Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in AVTN 2510 and third-class medical certificate.

AVTN 2600 Instrument Pilot Ground School (3L,3CR):
Includes the study of aircraft altitude control, flight maneuvers, and flight based solely on instrument reference. Also covered are hazardous weather, interpreting weather data, FAA regulations and IFR procedures. Prerequisite: private pilot certificate.

AVTN 2620 Instrument Pilot Flight School (3L,3CR):
Teaches the application of aircraft altitude control, flight maneuvers, and flight based solely on instrument reference. (Stage I-III) Students will do approximately 35 hours of precision altitude flying which includes "actual" and "hood" time. The course also includes advance navigation, IFR/ATC procedures and night flying. Students will receive an S/U grade after completion of the final check flight. Prerequisite: Private pilot certificate and concurrent enrollment in AVTN 2600.

AVTN 2705 Commercial Pilot Ground School (3L,3CR):
Includes the study of aircraft altitude control and flight maneuvers applicable to the commercial pilot certificate. Successful completion of the course will qualify the student to take the Commercial Pilot Certificate Examination. Prerequisite: AVTN 2600, or permission of the instructor.

AVTN 2720 Commercial Pilot Flight I (3L,3CR):
Approximately 70 hours of advanced flight instruction teaching abilities such as precision altitude flying, commercial maneuvers, radio navigation, and night flying. Students will receive an S/U grade after completion of a check flight. Prerequisite: completion of or concurrent enrollment in AVTN 2705.

AVTN 2730 Commercial Pilot Flight II (3L,3CR):
Approximately 70 hours of advanced flight instruction teaching abilities such as altitude instrument flying, instrument navigation, and commercial cross-country flight. Students will receive an S/U grade after completion of the final check flight. Prerequisite: AVTN 2720.

PropPrivate Pilot Rating

  • Ground School
    • Instruction- 35 hours @ $30/hour* - $1050.00
    • Jeppesen private pilot kit - $249.00
    • Pilots operating handbook - $32.50
  • Flying-time expenses
    • Dual instruction- 20 hours @ $122/hour*  - $2440.00
    • Solo flight-15 hours @ $87/hour* - $1305.00
  • Miscellaneous expenses
    • FAA flight physical -  $100.00
    • Private pilot written exam -  $100.00
    • Checkride (examiner and rental) - $300.00
  • TOTAL EXPENSES $5,576.50

Instrument Pilot Course

  • Ground School
    • Instruction- 30 hours @ $30/hour* - $900.00
    • Jeppesen commercial pilot kit - $249.00
    • Miscellaneous books - $50.00
  • Flying-time expenses
    • Dual instruction- 35 hours @ $122/hour* $4270.00
  • Miscellaneous expenses
    • Instrument written exam - $100.00
    • Instrument checkride (examiner and rental) -  $300.00
  • TOTAL EXPENSES $5,869.00

Commercial Pilot Course

  • Ground School
    • Instruction- 35 hours @ $30/hour* - $1050.00
    • Miscellaneous books - $50.00
  • Flying-time expenses
    • Dual Instruction (C-172)- 45 hours @ $122/hour* $5490.00
    • Dual Instruction (C172RG)-10 hours @ $152/hour* $1170.00
    • PIC time- 65 hours @ $87/hour*  $5655.00
  • Miscellaneous Expenses
    • FAA flight physical - $100.00
    • Commercial written exam - $100.00
    • Checkride (examiner and rental) - $475.50
  • TOTAL EXPENSES $14,090.50

*Fuel service charge will be applied to each rental hour based on current fuel prices. These prices are estimates and flight times are based on Part 141 minimum times for each course. Students generally require more than the minimum flight hours. Prices subject to change without notice. All students who complete the commercial pilot training course will receive their commercial instrument rating.

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