2020/21 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
AVIA1020 Theoretical Knowledge for the Private Pilots Licence
20 creditsClass Size: 70
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 2020/21
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
This module covers the basic aspects of flying and its objective is to introduce students to the key aspects of general aviation flying.Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should have an understanding and knowledge of the theoretical requirements for gaining an EASA Private Pilot Licence.
1. Human performance and limitations
2. Aircraft general and principles of flight
3. Air law and operational procedures
4. Flight performance and planning
5. Navigation
6. Meteorology
7. Communications
8. Operational procedures
9. Principles of flight
Skills outcomes
SKILL ELSEE 1: Understanding of the need for a high level of professional and ethical conduct in engineering and a knowledge of professional codes of conduct. HOW MANIFESTED: P All aspects of aviation require a very high standard of professional and ethical conduct and these will be addressed throughout the human performance and limitation classes. S demonstration of knowledge in a compulsory University exam and voluntary Civil Aviation Authority exams.
SKILL ELSEE 5: Awareness of relevant legal requirements governing engineering activities, including personnel, health & safety, contracts, intellectual property rights, product safety and liability issues. HOW MANIFESTED: P identified by material covered by air law. S demonstration of knowledge in a compulsory University exam and Civil Aviation Authority exams.
SKILL ELSEE 6: Knowledge and understanding of risk issues, including health & safety, environmental and commercial risk, and of risk assessment and risk management techniques. HOW MANIFESTED: P addressed by the Operational Procedure topics. S demonstration of knowledge in a compulsory University exam and Civil Aviation Authority exams.
SKILL EP5: Knowledge of relevant legal and contractual issues. HOW MANIFESTED: P addressed by the Operational Procedure topics. S demonstration of knowledge in a compulsory University exam and voluntary Civil Aviation Authority exams.
SKILL EP6: Understanding of appropriate codes of practice and industry standards. HOW MANIFESTED: P addressed by the Operational Procedure topics. S demonstration of knowledge in a compulsory University exam and Civil Aviation Authority exams.
Syllabus
Topics included will cover:
- Aircraft General Knowledge/Principles of Flight: a basic understanding of the construction of light aircraft, the aerodynamic forces acting upon these aircraft, the workings of the 4-stroke combustion engine and the fuel, ignition and electrical systems involved.
- Human Performance and Limitations: an understanding of the physiological, psychological and ergonomical challenges of flight crew.
- Meteorology: the ability to recognise and interpret weather phenomena pertinent to flying light aircraft and to understand the vital importance of weather conditions for the safety of flight. The ability to de-code aviation-related meteorological forms and information and make basic weather forecasts, again for the safety of flight.
- Air Law/Operational Procedures: to have knowledge of the rules and regulations required for safe flight within UK air space.
- Flight Performance & Planning: to have knowledge to plan and operate safe and efficient flights within UK air space.
- Communications: to be introduced to the rules of the strict language of the air required for flying.
- Navigation: a basic knowledge of the use of navigational procedures and radio aides to help with the accurate navigation in visual flight conditions.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 48 | 1.00 | 48.00 |
| Private study hours | 152.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 48.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
This module is based on a strong element of private study of specific course texts. Lectures are used for guidance and exam preparation. The syllabus is based on the theoretical knowledge required for the issue of a CAA PPL.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Practice sessions for the CAA exams are offered so the students can assess their readiness to take the actual CAA exams plus they will have an idea of how well they understand the taught material for preparation for the university exam.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| In-course MCQ | 9 CAA PPL exams | 0.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 0.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Online Time-Limited assessment | 48 hr | 100.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
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