ASC 1550 - Flight Planning and Performance ASC 1550 - Flight Planning and Performance 3 hours Lecture, 3 credits Lower-Division College Credit AA Elective: No This course provides a study of the physical principles of airplane aerodynamics, thereby fostering an appreciation of the factors affecting aircraft performance, stability and control, and special flight conditions. Students practice planning cross-country flights, both manually and by using online flight planning programs. Performance and weight and balance calculations are demonstrated and practiced. Search for Open Classes