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Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title FTO - Frozen ATPL
Module Code MNA1137 (ITS: MT323)
Faculty DCU Business School School DCU Business School
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 25
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 second stage of training in the FTO is the actual flight training, following which the student will be required to pass a flight exam. The main elements of this training include: • Basic Visual Flight Training o Dual flight training o Solo flight training o Basic instrument training • Instrument Flight Training o Orientation training o Night training o Instrument training o Multi-engine conversion • Procedural instrument training o Procedural instrument flying o Instrument route flying • Multi-Crew Co-operation (MCC) Training o Crew resource and flight deck management – classroom based o MCC training - simulator o Jet orientation training This element will be conducted on a pass/fail basis.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate an ability to pilot a commercial airplane.


WorkloadFull time hours per semester
TypeHoursDescription
Directed learning240Aircraft/simulator
Independent Study385Study
Total Workload: 625
Section Breakdown
CRN11703Part of TermSemester 1, 2 & 3
Coursework0%Examination Weight0%
Grade ScalePASS/FAILPass Both ElementsY
Resit CategoryRC2Best MarkN
Module Co-ordinatorCathal GuiomardModule Teacher
Assessment Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Practical/skills evaluationEASA assessments100%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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