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Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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The aviation industry is a vast industry with a huge diversity of interconnected roles. Safety and efficiency is compromised when these roles become compartmentalised and the people involved do not appreciate the issues, terminology and patterns of thinking of other roles. Because the private pilot’s licence brings the holder into contact with many of the aspects of the aviation industry that are outside normal business domains, the associated PPL theoretical knowledge course is a useful vehicle to introduce students to the diverse technologies and frameworks of this industry. This module will supplement this flying theoretical knowledge with inputs from experts in the sector which give the student an overview of how the sector and different roles within it work.The aim of the module is• To introduce the student to the field of aviation through the theoretical knowledge required for gaining a Private Pilot’s Licence• To introduce students to the broad scope of technical, legislative, personal, knowledge and skills requirements that are a foundation for many activities in the aviation sector.A significant part of the module content is aligned with the Syllabus of theoretical knowledge for the private pilot licence (aeroplane) – PPL(A) as specified in the JAR document AMC FCL 1.125. The normal duration for a PPL ground school course delivered to a mixed audience in a non-academic environment is 90-120 hours, with some additional self-directed study. In a university environment, with full-time students, all at a similar stage of academic development, it should be possible to adequately cover the course content with about 48 hours of class time, and significant levels of CBT-based and self-directed learning. The development of basic library and research skills is promoted through an investigation of specific topics in the aviation sector. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1. Demonstrate a knowledge of the main subject areas related to aviation, including aviation law, aircraft general knowledge, human factors, weather, operational procedures, navigation and general aviation safety. 2. Plan a VFR cross-country flight, including aircraft performance calculations, fuel planning, navigation planning, ATC communications preparation and weather-based decision-making. 3. Make appropriate decisions about all aspects of flight planning and operation that deliver high levels of safety margins for people and property involved in aviation and deliver full regulatory compliance. 4. Demonstrate the use of basic radio-navigation aids for location and navigation of an aircraft. 5. Demonstrate that they can source up-to-date legislative and operational information applicable at national (IAA) and international (EASA and ICAO) levels, including NOTAMS, AIP, AICs, SIs etc, and in addition that they can use library/research skills to source more general information on the aviation sector. 6. Sit with a high probability of passing (at the 75% pass level) the four MCQ exams operated by the IAA for the PPL Theoretical Knowledge examinations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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PPL Theoretical Knowledge. 1. Air law (legislation, JAA/EASA regulations)2. Aircraft general knowledge (airframe, systems, instruments, airworthiness)3. Flight performance and planning (mass and balance, performance)4. Human performance and limitations (basic physiology, basic psychology)5. Meteorology6. Navigation( inc radio navigation)7. Operational procedures8. Communications9. General flight safety. Guest Lectures. A number of industry experts will be contributing in guest lecture slots to give the benefit of their experience and perspective.. Off-campus visits. Opportunities to make visits to relevant facilities and activities in the aviation sector will be included. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1541, Navigation instrument, 0, Round Navigation Protractor (e.g. Transair code 4211), 1542, Navigation instrument, 0, Pooleys CRP-1 PPL Flight Computer (e.g. Transair code 4102), 1543, Navigation instrument, 0, 1:250 000/1:500 000 Long Ruler (e.g. Transair code 4203), 1544, Navigation instrument, 0, Red Propelling Chinagraph Pen + Refills (e.g. Transair codes 4665 and 4656), | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The following documents to be made available electronically:– PPL Syllabus - Checklist of Theoretical Knowledge– Extracts from the JAR-FCL relevant to the PPL syllabus,– ICAO Air Law Summary– AIC Nr 18 of 1998– AIC Nr 6 of 2001– SI 333 of 2000 IAA (Personnel Licensing) Order and Amendment SI 683 of 2003– SI 72 of 2004 IAA (Rules of the Air) Order– SI 61 of 2006 IAA (Operations) OrderCopy of Appendix 2 of ICAO Doc 4444 on completing an ICAO Flight Plan Form | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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