| CODE | AET1901 | |||||||||
| TITLE | Private Pilot Operations (ASCI121) | |||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 01 - Year 1 in Modular Undergraduate Course | |||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | |||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 10 | |||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Institute of Aerospace Technologies | |||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This course develops the aeronautical knowledge required for certification as a Private Pilot with an Airplane Single Engine Land rating. Topics include; regulations, safety, pre-solo operations, cross-country planning, airspace, chart use, communications, weather, performance, weight and balance, aerodynamics and decision-making. Study-unit Aims: This course provides the basic knowledge and skills to establish a firm foundation for a career as a professional pilot through the practical application of basic aerodynamics, aircraft performance, regulations and flight planning in single pilot, single-engine aircraft. This course also provides a foundation and understanding of the essential elements of resource management and teamwork as required by the aviation industry. Learning Outcomes: Upon course completion, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of NTSB accident reporting requirements and Federal Aviation Regulations applicable to private pilots; 2. Locate and effectively apply information found in Advisory Circulars and the ADM that is applicable to private pilot operations; 3. Demonstrate a working knowledge of aeronautical charts, VFR navigation methods, navigation systems, radio communications appropriate to private pilot operations and airspace; 4. Obtain and interpret aeronautical weather reports and forecasts needed to effectively address flight through selected normal and critical weather situations; 5. Demonstrate a working knowledge of safe and efficient aircraft operations, including ground and flight operations, collision avoidance, wake turbulence, still awareness and spins; 6. Correctly calculate and analyze density altitude, aircraft performance, and weight and balance; 7. Demonstrate a working knowledge of basic aerodynamics, power plants and aircraft systems appropriate to single-engine general aviation aircraft; 8. Effectively apply the basic concepts of human factors to include aeronautical decision making and judgment; 9. Obtain and apply all pertinent information to the development and documentation of VFR cross-country flight plans and logs, including consideration of contingencies; 10. Demonstrate a working knowledge of radio navigation aids appropriate to VFR navigation. Further information is available to students on the ERAU platform. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: • ASA Private Pilot Prepware (current edition) • Flight Computer/Calculator, electronic (E6B mobile app is acceptable [android/ios]) • Aeronautical Navigation Plotter (or equivalent) |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Online Learning | |||||||||
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2023/4. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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