Module: FTO - Ground School Theory

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	FTO - Ground School Theory
Module Code	MNA1136 (ITS: MT322)
Faculty	DCU Business School	School	DCU Business School
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	20

Description

All FTO’s operating under the JAA have two basic components to their ATPL training. The components are i) provision of theoretical knowledge required to become a commercial pilot – Ground School and ii) training to control a commercial aircraft – frozen ATPL training. As part of the Pilot Studies specialism students will complete both of these FTO training elements. The first stage of training in the FTO is the theoretical modules completed during the ground school phase. There are 14 of these EASA ATPL Theory Exams, which students must pass where the official pass mark for these exams is 75%. 1. Air law and ATC Procedures 2. Airframe and systems, Electrics, Powerplant and Emergency Equipment 3. Instrumentation 4. Mass and Balance 5. Performance of aeroplanes 6. Flight planning and Monitoring 7. Human Performance and Limitations 8. Meteorology 9. General Navigation 10. Radio Navigation 11. Operational Procedures 12. Principles of Flight 13. VFR Communication 14. IFR Communication

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate a detailed theoretical knowledge for each of the 14 EASA ATPL subjects.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Lecture	400	In FTO class
Independent Study	100	Study of EASA subjects
Total Workload: 500

Section Breakdown
CRN	11702	Part of Term	Semester 1, 2 & 3
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	PASS/FAIL	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC2	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Cathal Guiomard	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
In Class Test	EASA exams	100%	Other

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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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