4.7

Charles Westbrooks

Aviation - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

4.7
Quality
1.6
Difficulty
100%
Would Retake
90
Reviews
4.7
Quality
1.6
Difficulty
4.7
Helpful
4.7
Clarity

100%

Would Retake

90

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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5

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4

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3

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What Students Say

He is one of the best teachers I have ever had

AS402 - 5.0 rating

I enjoyed Captain Westbrooks very much, and learned a great deal of useful knowledge that I will take with me for the rest of my career

AS402 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

75%

Textbook Required

74%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 24 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (11)
A (10)
B- (1)
Grade Distribution
A(21)B(2)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 24 reported grades
A+: 11
A: 10
B-: 1
C: 1
Common Tags
Respected (9)
Hilarious (7)
Inspirational (7)
Graded by few things (7)
Caring (6)
Amazing lectures (4)
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Amazing lectures (2)
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Reviews (90)
5.0
1.0
AS460
Feb 2, 2003

Top 5 best in the AS dept. Very entertaining, fun, and easy. Great guy.

5.0
1.0
AS636
Mar 5, 2003

Dude this guy rules...Makes 1 goods teacher 345 bas ones for ERAU

5.0
2.0
AS402
Mar 24, 2003

Very down to earth, witty dude. A nice guy. One of best in dept.

4.0
3.0
AS456
Apr 12, 2003

Has some decent stories and experience. A professional with some good experience.

5.0
3.0
AS345
Sep 22, 2003

funny and interesting - great teacher with lots of experience...and he always lets class out early

5.0
1.0
AS402
Nov 2, 2003

He is one of the best teachers. He is smart and has a great sense of humor. I will take any other class that he teaches if at all possible.

5.0
2.0
AS452
Nov 9, 2003

Yeah, I like this ex military & AA pilot. He is pretty cool=)

5.0
2.0
AS402
Dec 3, 2003

MR.Westbrooks was a cool teacher! he has a lot of great stories from american airlines that are pretty interesting. he loves the union! i was able to get a taste of what the airline industry is like. if you get a chance take his class.

5.0
1.0
FLTOPS
Feb 14, 2004

Prof. Wesbrooks is definately one of ERAU's finest teachers. He always comes up with inventive and creative ways to teach his classes and really cares about all his students. He should get the teacher of the year award!

5.0
1.0
AS402
Grade: B-
Mar 3, 2004

Great professor really knows his stuff. Funny as all hell. He makes any class fun, and you acutally wont mind going. I will take another class with him.

5.0
3.0
AS402
Apr 1, 2004

Westbrooks is awesome! But his tests are not so awesome. He makes you do a partner paper/presentation and it has to be 10 pages. Way too much to do with someone you don't even know.

5.0
2.0
AS460
Apr 8, 2004

westbrooks is a great guy with plenty of experience. the test are kinda tricky. the class is pretty easy though. great class!

4.0
1.0
AS402
May 17, 2004

He is a really funny guy, extremely nice, and his class is very interesting. However, his tests are very tricky, sometimes not even making sense. Should be an easy A if you study.

5.0
2.0
AS460
Aug 23, 2004

overall he is fun and knows his stuffs, but takes too much points away from the attendance. my score was very close to an A, but he gave me a C because i was absent four times. my friend had 81 and got a B and i had 89 and got a C. what's up with that&#63

5.0
2.0
AS402
Oct 31, 2004

This guy is awesome, funny, and makes class interesting

5.0
3.0
AS402
Nov 4, 2004

THE MAN, Take Him For Everything

5.0
3.0
AS402
Nov 17, 2004

Awesome teacher, makes class fun to go to. tests are ok if you study, Loves his union!!! and loves Republicans

5.0
2.0
AS452
Nov 29, 2004

E-Nav was awesome with Prof. W, way better than Moren if he were to teach 452, HA! :op

4.0
1.0
AS452
Dec 5, 2004

Best prof at riddle. Once again maybe what could have been a boaring class fun and easy. Just like every other class of his. Listen to every one here take all of his classes you will thanks us. You couldnt find a better and easyer guy to teach this class.

5.0
2.0
AS452
Dec 9, 2004

Great prof take him for all the AS classes you can. Really cares about the students. Knows what he is talking about because he is one of our few profs that have worked at an airline

5.0
1.0
452
Grade: A+
Dec 9, 2004

This guy is awesome, he's very forgiving, he knows the right amount of work you have to do, which means it's a whole lot less stressful,and will make you laugh most of the times. Even though some jokes are a bit strange ;)I recommend this class to everyone. By Far the one of best Prof. I have had.

5.0
1.0
AS452
Dec 13, 2004

easy going guy who is very laid back. keeps you interested during class.

5.0
3.0
AS402
Dec 16, 2004

You're doing everything right Prof Westbrooks!!!

5.0
1.0
AS457
Dec 20, 2004

Great teacher with real-life experience. He has many interesting stories from his past years as an American Airlines F/O and Military pilot. He is a hardcore Republican so don't let him know that you're a Democrat, if infact you are one.

5.0
1.0
AS402
Feb 17, 2005

A teacher who genuinely cares about the student! His real world experience makes him the best teacher you could take for this course. Finally a teacher at Riddle that understands the BIG PICTURE and is not arogant or caught up in his own agendas. Highly recommended! Keep up the good work Wes!

5.0
1.0
AS402
Apr 22, 2005

GREATEST TEACHER EVER! A funny guy who has actual airline experience to talk about... Not just the military like most professors at Riddle.

5.0
2.0
AS402
May 4, 2005

Westbrooks is the MAN! His class is awesome! Humor as well as real world experience make this class a great time!

5.0
3.0
AS402
May 11, 2005

Badass professor. One of the best at Riddle. Class was actually interesting

5.0
3.0
INTFLIGHTOPS
Grade: C
Sep 4, 2005

Fantastic teacher.. Cares about the students and their life after graduation. Need more profs like him.

5.0
1.0
AS402
Dec 3, 2005

Very good professor

5.0
1.0
AS402AS452
Dec 9, 2005

He's from the south and he knows it, and so will you when he starts talking! Westbrooks is an awesome teacher, nice guy, always willing to help you out, I definitly recommend him for any class. Show up and you get an A, it's that easy.

5.0
1.0
AS452
Dec 13, 2005

Funny guy, loved the class. Instead of E-Nav, me and my friends call it E-Nap. But only because we had it right after eating props. Wish all teachers were like Westbrooks. I guess they just make you appreciate teachers like Westbrooks.

5.0
1.0
AS402
Dec 14, 2005

FREAKIN SWEET!!

5.0
1.0
AS352
Dec 15, 2005

very good teacher. he really cares about his students and purposely learns all of their names. he was a american airlines pilot so he knows how it is in the real world.

5.0
2.0
AS402
Dec 19, 2005

Very nice guy seems like he really cares wether you understand or not. Very fair also, test aren't too bad if you study his slides but make sure you take notes. he tests on things he says during the lecture not just on the slides

5.0
2.0
ENAV
Dec 31, 2005

PRETTY EASY CLASS. NICE GUY, EASY TESTS, FAIR GRADING. HIS TEACHING IS EASY TO UNDERSTAND. BUT DONT LET HIS THICK SOUTHERN ACCENT FOOL YOU.. HE'S KINDA TOUGH AND STUBBORN BENEATH THE SURFACE.

1.0
1.0
AS402
Mar 31, 2006

This class is a complete waste of time and money. Instructor gets of subject all of the time. The instructor gets off of the subject very easily and waste time. Takes 15 mins to take roll and start the class. I would not take this class if it was offered for free. Gives test on topics not covered in class, and does not give a test review on the

5.0
2.0
AS402
Jun 19, 2006

Great teacher. The last person must have not payed attention in class. Fair tests and meaninfull industry discussion. =

1.0
4.0
AS402
Nov 16, 2006

Boring, to say the least....

5.0
3.0
AS402
Nov 19, 2006

Professor Westbrooks is NOT boring.

5.0
1.0
AS358
Jan 10, 2007

Westbrooks is the man. Honest & Truthfull. Teaches praticality not book work.

5.0
1.0
ASALL
Apr 11, 2007

Looks like nice handsome soilder. Great personality which makes reminds me about my mom. Nice christian guy, Christ folower. Race for Jesus Brother. Take this guy if you can.

5.0
3.0
AS358
Apr 20, 2007

Great teacher. Funny, smart, and fair. His class isn't very tough if you pay attention (like you should), study a bit, and participate in class. You'll learn a lot here and do well if you deserve it. If you sleep in his class, you'll get the crappy grade you deserve.

5.0
1.0
AS358
May 22, 2007

Avoinics is a useless class, but westbrooks is an amazing teacher. Class is a blast, although tests are difficult be sure to go ask him for help and he'll point you in the right direction.

5.0
1.0
ASANY
Dec 6, 2007

AMAZING PROFESSOR. The easiest classes you will ever take at Riddle. Tests are often tricky, some questions are less than valid, but he is extremely fair and curves the tests to make up for it. You actually learn stuff in his class too. Took him for AS 402 and AS 435.

5.0
1.0
AS402
Dec 9, 2008

Awesome teacher. Really cares about his students. Tells alot of irrelevant stories, but most of them are pretty good. Very little homework (2 one page papers) and the tests are prtty easy, and usually throws out 2-3 questions from the test

5.0
1.0
AIRLINOPS
Dec 20, 2008

Pretty easy class. No homework,just tests and a one page paper. While the class isn't demanding, Professor Westbrooks has some very useful (and entertaining) stories. He's apparently an environmentalist Republican, if that makes any sense. Take him if you can - you'll have fun and get some good advice for the airlines as well.

5.0
1.0
AS2
Feb 4, 2009

I could write a book on how much I respect and enjoy Prof Westbrooks classes. Take him for anything that you can!

5.0
1.0
AS402
Mar 30, 2009

Westbrooks is probably the one of the best AS professors we have at ERAU. He makes 'BANK"!

5.0
1.0
AS435
Apr 14, 2009

FMS was an easy class. No books needed (he doesn't like it) and he'll supply you with everything you need to ace the tests. He's a great guy and you can go to him if you need anything.

5.0
1.0
AS402
May 13, 2009

Westbrooks is awesome. He has a whole lot of interesting stories, and alot of good information. The most interesting class I took last term. Grading is easy, just review the powerpoints and take the test, easy. You have to go to class everyday, but you will enjoy going. Also his political fews are awesome. He's a liberal republican!

5.0
1.0
AS402
Nov 30, 2009

Great fun teacher, airline industry experience is great to hear about instead of military stories. powerpoints to study and a paper at the end of class.

5.0
1.0
AS402
Apr 22, 2010

Westbrooks is awesome!! Can teach you everything you need to know from an airline pilots perspective. Cool guy very laid back and makes class very fun and learning super easy. TAKE WESTBROOKS!!!

5.0
1.0
AS402
Jan 12, 2011

The best class @ ERAU w/ Mr. Westbrooks. Super friendly, EASY, very open class discussions all the time. A certain "A". This man brings professionalism and experience AND laughter out in this class bringing out the passion within to be an airline pilot. Certainly, I wish I could take this class every single term. This is the best. class. ever.

5.0
1.0
AS402
Jan 17, 2011

I have never left a classroom learning so much, and wishing every class could be taught, handled, relaxed, and easy as this Airline Ops. was. Credit goes to Mr. Westbrooks for making this the most enjoyable class ever -- I wish I had him for every class -- Id have a 4.00 EASY.

4.0
2.0
AS402
Apr 19, 2011

Easy class. Professor tells a tn of stories from personal experience but those stories rarely pertain to what you will be tested on. Class doesn't usually start until 30-40 minutes into an hour long course. Good life lessons to be learned if you intend to go commercial. No real lessons for others.

5.0
1.0
AS402
May 1, 2011

Very logical and easy class if you are interested in aviation... Professor tells a lot of stories about his experiences in the airline world which are usually helpful and always humorous... Westbrooks' is a must take teacher for airline Ops!!!

5.0
2.0
AS402
Jun 28, 2011

He is one of the best teachers I have ever had. You'd be an idiot not to take his class.

5.0
1.0
AS402
Dec 9, 2011

I enjoyed Captain Westbrooks very much, and learned a great deal of useful knowledge that I will take with me for the rest of my career. He genuinely cares about his students and wants them to succeed. Having a professor of this caliber is exactly why I chose to attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Awesome Professor! Take him!

5.0
1.0
AS402
Nov 3, 2012

Ideal professor for the aspiring airline pilot. Shares his wealth of experience.

5.0
1.0
AS402
Nov 3, 2012

The ideal professor to teach this class. If you are an aspiring airline pilot, you will learn a lot from Professor Westbrooks, as he shares of his experience.

5.0
1.0
AS402
Dec 9, 2012

Mr. Westbrooks is awesome. He is so knowledgeable about the airlines and wants his students to succeed. There is absolutely no reason to not get an A in this class. Tests are simple. You will WANT to go to this class every day. Recommended for everyone who wants to go into the airlines.

5.0
1.0
AS402
Aug 22, 2013

Professor Westbrooks is one of the best and most personable professors ive had. if you are taking AS402, you have to try to get anything less than an A, and im not a good student. His stories are hilarious. Ask him why you need to keep a sewing needle in your flight bag.

2.0
3.0
AS435
Dec 3, 2013

Tests start right away & if you mess 1 section on the practical, you get -10 pts on a 100 scale. Be ready to practice Aerosim in the lab for a couple hours preparing for the tests. Use a partner! Boring class most of time..lets videos play instead of him talk. Vague on directions. Preparation will earn A, not easy class to slide by.

4.0
2.0
AS402
Dec 9, 2013

Great professor. Does tend to side track a little, but it's usually a story/topic you can learn from. Speaks from experience and actually knows what he is talking about. I enjoyed the class.

5.0
1.0
AS435
May 7, 2014

Fantastic Professor! He was very clear with the course material. He is very witty and funny. He gives practical advise about the material. Sometimes, he strays and talks about life, but his stories do relate to the course. His tests are very detailed, but if you show up everyday, pay attention, and practice, it's very easy.

5.0
1.0
AS402
Dec 11, 2014

Great professor! Easy to work with, classes are really about the real world information and not straight out of a textbook. (No text needed for AS 402) You can pass with just his PPT's and he gives a great study review already typed out! No brainer to pass. If you study any at all you should get an A.

2.0
4.0
435
Grade: B
Jun 15, 2015

tough class, be prepared to do a lot of outside the classroom work to get a good grade

4.0
1.0
AS402
Grade: A
Jan 8, 2016

His classes are hilarious. He always has a bunch of stories to tell the class, which are all linked to the subject. He has a lot of experience in the field and makes sure to give us his experiences. Don't skip class, he hates that. Tests are kinda of hard, but fine Take this class, one of my favorites so far! Never cross the picket line!

5.0
1.0
AS402
Grade: A+
Feb 15, 2016

Take his class. He's a great professor and you actually learn from him! his classes are never boring. He's into teaching the material and makes class fun and easy.

5.0
1.0
AS402
Nov 17, 2017
Would take again

Its a great class! You'll learn good real world knowledge. Not just stuff straight out the textbook!

Hilarious
4.0
2.0
AS402
Nov 25, 2018
Would take again

lots of stories but his the real deal. his a former AA captain and he can give you advice on which regional to start up with in order to fly for the major arilines.

Respected
Inspirational
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
2.0
AS402
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2018
Would take again

Professor Westbrooks has insightful and hilarious lectures that pull from his days as a Boeing 727 and Fokker 100 pilot for American Airlines (a.k.a. "Anonymous Airlines" in his class). He inspires you to know the industry and plan for a prosperous career. Do the few homework assignments and study a bit for the exams and an A is easy!

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
2.0
AS402
Grade: A+
Apr 17, 2019
Would take again

He knows his information on the industry. He gives 2 tests and 2 papers both very easy A's. I would recommend before anyone else. Very personable and can relate with you as a pilot.

Inspirational
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
AS435
Grade: A
Apr 21, 2020
Would take again

He tends to talk about a lot of stories but it is relevant to the class he teaches. His tests are easy and strait forward. I said attendance wasn't mandatory but he does take attendance every once and a while, doesn't care if you miss as long as you tell him. Has a southern accent as well.

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
AS435
Grade: A
Aug 8, 2020
Would take again

Knows his material. He has lots of experience in the field. Really nothing bad I can say about him. Would take again.

Respected
Graded by few things
Caring
4.0
3.0
AS402
Grade: A
Nov 18, 2020
Would take again

He is a fun professor. I didn't learn as much about airline management as I had hoped, but I felt like I got a lot out of the class regardless.

Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
AS402
Grade: A+
Dec 1, 2020
Would take again

Amazing lectures and amazing dude. You know everything you need for tests and nothing is too difficult. Uses his experiences to teach as well. Definitely recommend for 402, it is nothing too difficult if you listen a bit.

Graded by few things
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
2.0
AS402
Grade: A
Mar 12, 2021
Would take again

Good Professor that brings a lot of airline experience to the table. His son now flies for Delta, so be ready to hear a lot about Delta and American. Havent had any homework and theres not a lot of material covered on each test. Overall a great class with a lot of feedback as to what to expect when becoming a professional airline pilot.

Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
AS472
Grade: A+
Aug 3, 2022
Would take again

this class has only easy assignments that are fairly graded to help you achieve the A, unlike other professors that act like they care about your career and give you C. Enroll in this one and thank me later.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
AS408
Grade: A+
Aug 3, 2022
Would take again

What an amazing person. honestly, he is awesome. just show up and listen with respect and you will get an A. 2 online "open book" exams 15 min presentation with videos allowed do them and you are guaranteed 100% an A. also, he is not one of those professors that cry when you work on something else on your phone or laptop.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
AS408
Grade: A+
Aug 4, 2022
Would take again

You see his name, take him Outstanding.

Hilarious
Respected
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
AIRLINOPS
Grade: A
Nov 18, 2022
Would take again

Class activities and assignments are extremely easy. Only gripe about him is that he sometimes goes off on tangents or tells stories that take up a lot of class time, and sometimes those tangents involve politics that I don't care for.

5.0
1.0
AS434
Grade: A+
Dec 7, 2022
Would take again

One of the best professors at ERAU. He really cares about his students. Always has interesting stories to tell and keeps everything fairly simple. Rarely had any homework or assignments.

Respected
5.0
1.0
AS402
Grade: A
Jan 24, 2023
Would take again

Professor Westbrooks share many of his experience in aviation with the class. He often make connections with the real world and share his take on a subject. Overall the class is just a story telling time and is one of my favorite class in the afternoon. Pay attention in class you will learn a lot before you even step foot in the airline industry.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Respected
5.0
1.0
AS402
Grade: A+
Apr 24, 2023
Would take again

Great guy, easy A if you pay attention and look at the PowerPoints before each test. Has some really good stories to tell!

Hilarious
Caring
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
AS402
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2023
Would take again

Easily one of the best professors at ERAU. He will teach you more about real life ops and his own experiences / stories than any other class. Easy A as long as you read over the test study guides.

Amazing lectures
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
AS434
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2024
Would take again

Prof Westbrooks brings a lot of experience to the table, evident through stories that he tells in class. The course itself was based on some quizzes and a final presentation. The only qualm I had was that we didn't really know our grades until the very end of the semester, but the class is easy and very engaging. Westbrooks is great - take him!

Inspirational
Respected
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
AS402
Grade: A+
Dec 16, 2024
Would take again

Westbrooks is an AMAZING guy. He is the classic old-fashioned airline pilot who wants his students to succeed in the real world. He could care less about memorizing FARs and #s (even though you have to for the tests) and instead gives the students career advice for the entire semester. He can get political but is very respectful when presenting.

Caring
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
AS402
Grade: A+
Apr 14, 2025
Would take again

He was a very good professor. He related everything to real-world events and made sure we weren't just talking about old stuff. Class is an easy A if you look over the study guides. One thing is if you don't do good with conservative views, you may not like him, but if you do, you will love him.

Hilarious
Respected
Lecture heavy
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

75%

Textbook Required

74%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 24 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (11)
A (10)
B- (1)
Grade Distribution
A(21)B(2)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 24 reported grades
A+: 11
A: 10
B-: 1
C: 1
Common Tags
Respected (9)
Hilarious (7)
Inspirational (7)
Graded by few things (7)
Caring (6)
Amazing lectures (4)
Lecture heavy (3)
Amazing lectures (2)
Rating Trend

Stable

-0.08 avg change
Jan
Apr
Dec
Apr
Dec
Apr
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

452

5.0

(1)

AS460

5.0

(3)

AS636

5.0

(1)

AS345

5.0

(1)

FLTOPS

5.0

(1)
+18 more courses
Difficulty by Course

435

4.0

AS456

3.0

AS345

3.0

INTFLIGHTOPS

3.0

ENAV

2.0

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