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Module Specifications

Archived Version 2019 - 2020

Module Title
Module Code
School
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

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 (PPL) 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 operations of this industry. This module and the follow-on module will supplement this theoretical knowledge with inputs from experts in the sector and off-campus visits to relevant facilities 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 technologies and operations of the aviation industry through a subset of 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 PPL(A) as specified in the JAR document AMC FCL 1.125.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate a general technical knowledge of aircraft components, construction and safety factors, of piston engine aircraft powerplants and their components, and of instruments used in light aircraft and their operation.
2. Link the previous general technical knowledge to decision-making in case studies or hypothetical scenarios that demonstrate an appropriate balance between safety and risk in the operation of light aircraft.
3. Describe and explain the principles of aircraft navigation and of issues that constrain the performance of an aircraft in all phases of flight.
4. Plan a VFR cross-country flight, including aircraft performance calculations, fuel planning, and navigation planning.
5. Use a knowledge of airworthiness requirements, national and international air law, and operational procedures requirements to plan a flight that is fully in compliance with all of these requirements.
6. Sit, with a high probability of passing, the relevant MCQ exams operated by the IAA for the PPL Theoretical Knowledge examinations.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	Overviews, study guidance and guest lectures
Lecture	24	Timetabled CBT-based learning in the computer lab
Independent Study	77	Self-directed learning using supplied notes, further CBT and own materials
Total Workload: 125

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Aircraft general knowledge
Airframe, powerplant, systems, instruments, airworthiness.

Navigation
The principles of flight navigation including dead-reckoning, flight planning, practical navigation and radio navigation.

Flight performance and planning
Mass and balance; Aircraft performance in takeoff, cruise and landing phases of flight.

Air Law
National and International legislation applicable to aviation; JAA/EASA structures and regulations; ICAO Principles and Regulations.

Operational procedures

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	%	Examination Weight	%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Trevor Thom, Peter Godwin (Editor): 0, Air Navigation, 1843360675
Trevor Thom, Peter Godwin (Editor): 0, The Aeroplane, Technical, 1843360683
John Swan: 0, Irish Aviation Law for Pilots, 1843361302
Oxford Aviation Training: 0, PPL Ground Training CBT CDs, Set of 6, OATMedia Interactive Training (www.oatmedia.com),
Irish Aviation Authority: 0, Current ICAO 1:500,000 Aeronautical Chart for IRELAND - laminated version, OSI Map Sales Shop, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8 Ireland; (www.irishmaps.ie),
UK CAA: 0, Full set of CAA Safety Sense Leaflets, available electronically for free download, http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=33&pagetype=65&appid=11&mode=list&type=sercat&id=21,

Other Resources

3565, Navigation instrument:, 0, Round Navigation Protractor (e.g. Transair code 4211), 3566, Navigation instrument:, Pooleys CRP-1 PPL Flight Computer (e.g. Transair code 4102), 0, Pooleys CRP-1 PPL Flight Computer (e.g. Transair code 4102), 3567, Navigation instrument:, 0, 1:250 000/1:500 000 Long Ruler (e.g. Transair code 4203), 3568, Navigation instrument:, 0, Red Propelling Chinagraph Pen + Refills (e.g. Transair codes 4665 and 4656),

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