| CODE | AET2002 | ||||||
| TITLE | Professional Ground Training | ||||||
| UM LEVEL | 02 - Years 2, 3 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 5 | ||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Institute of Aerospace Technologies | ||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit comprises all the ground training (theory) that is associated with an ATPL course. Students will be accredited for the following EASA/FAA approved modules leading to the award of the ATPL or equivalent: - Operational procedures; - Air law; - Flight planning; - Physiology; - Aircraft systems; - Piston engines; - Gas turbines; - Meteorology. This study-unit will be delivered by a flying school which is authorised to conduct ATPL courses. Study-Unit Aims: - To provide the trainee pilot with all the theoretical knowledge that is required in order to obtain an ATPL license. This knowledge complements the flight training that the trainee pilot receives during the ATPL course. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Explain how various flight instruments and aircraft systems work; - Describe the main forces that act on an airframe; - Explain the difference between techniques used for navigation; - Explain the difference between techniques used for communication; - Identify human factor limitations and their impact on flight safety; - Describe the impact of various weather conditions (temperature, wind, etc.) on aircraft performance. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Plan a complete VFR or IFR flight for a particular aircraft using various planning tools and techniques (e.g. flight computer), while adhering to local aviation rules and ATC procedures; - Analyse and interpret weather reports, forecasts, and Notice to Airmen (NOTAM); - Assess the impact of different meteorological conditions on flight safety. |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Pre-requisite Qualifications: Entry Requirements for Higher Diploma in Aviation Pre-requisite Study-unit: AET1001 Co-requisite Study-unit: AET2001 |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture, Ind Study & Ind 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 Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice.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 2025/6. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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