2019/20 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

AVIA2030 Advanced Pilot Theory

40 creditsClass Size: 50

Module manager: Dr DW Dixon-Hardy
Email: d.w.dixon-hardy@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2019/20

Pre-requisites

AVIA1020

Theoretical Knowledge for the Private Pilots Licence

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

On completion of this module, students will have obtained much of the necessary theoretical knowledge required for an Airline Transport Pilots Licence (ATPL).

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students should:
- have an understanding of aircraft aerodynamics, systems, electrics and instrumentation;
- understand the importance of working as both a leader and a team member, specifically within the specific confines of a cockpit;
- have the capability to decode and use all air navigation charts;
- understand the worldwide communication systems of the air, for both VFR and IFR flight;
- have a knowledge of the ground and air procedures required for commercial operations;
- have a good understanding of the rules and laws of the air;
- have the ability to calculate the weight restrictions for commercial flights.

Syllabus

Human performance and limitations
Aircraft general and principles of flight
Air law
Mass and balance
Flight performance and planning
Navigation - radio and general
Meteorology
Communications
Instrumentation
Operational procedures

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	44	2.00	88.00
Private study hours			312.00
Total Contact hours			88.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			400.00

Private study

Review of lecture notes each week
Short self-assessed exercises
Revision for written exams

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

There will be two examinations, each worth 50% of the module.

Methods of assessment

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)	2 hr	50.00
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)	2 hr	50.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 13/06/2019

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