ECTS - PPL (A) Flight Principles (080)
PPL (A) Flight Principles (080) (PLT116) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| PPL (A) Flight Principles (080) | PLT116 | 2. Semester | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Compulsory Departmental Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | To introduce students to the fundamental principles of flight and aerodynamics.To provide knowledge of the forces acting on an aircraft in different phases of flight.To explain the principles of stability, control, and performance of fixed-wing aircraft. Make improve the ability to apply theoretical knowledge of aerodynamics in practical flight scenarios. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Basic aerodynamic definitions, subsonic aerodynamics, basics about airflow, continuity equation, Bernoulli?s equation, airspeeds, viscous flows, boundary layer, flow separation and drag, shape and scale effects on drag, airfoil sections, generation of lift, airfoil properties, wing geometry, airflow about finite wings, airflow about aircraft, |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
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| 1 | Overview and Definitions | ATPL Book 13: Principles of Flight – Chapter 1: Overview and Definitions |
| 2 | The Atmosphere | ATPL Book 13: Principles of Flight – Chapter 2: The Atmosphere |
| 3 | Basic Aerodynamic Theory I | ATPL Book 13: Principles of Flight – Chapter 3: Basic Aerodynamic Theory |
| 4 | Basic Aerodynamic Theory II & Subsonic Airflow | ATPL Book 13: Principles of Flight – Chapter 3: Basic Aerodynamic Theory; Chapter 4: Subsonic Airflow |
| 5 | Lift – Principles and Applications | ATPL Book 13: Principles of Flight – Chapter 5: Lift |
| 6 | Drag – Types and Effects | ATPL Book 13: Principles of Flight – Chapter 6: Drag |
| 7 | Stalling – Causes and Recovery Techniques | ATPL Book 13: Principles of Flight – Chapter 7: Stalling |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | |
| 9 | High Lift Devices | ATPL Book 13: Principles of Flight – Chapter 8: High Lift Devices |
| 10 | Airframe Contamination & Stability Concepts | ATPL Book 13: Principles of Flight – Chapter 9: Airframe Contamination; Chapter 10: Stability and Control |
| 11 | Controls – Primary and Secondary Control Surfaces | ATPL Book 13: Principles of Flight – Chapter 11: Controls |
| 12 | Flight Mechanics | ATPL Book 13: Principles of Flight – Chapter 12: Flight Mechanics |
| 13 | High Speed Flight & Compressibility Effects | ATPL Book 13: Principles of Flight – Chapter 13: High Speed Flight |
| 14 | Limitations and Performance Considerations | ATPL Book 13: Principles of Flight – Chapter 14: Limitations |
| 15 | Propellers & Integrated Review | ATPL Book 13: Principles of Flight – Chapter 15: Propellers; Chapter 16: Revision Questions |
| 16 | Final Exam |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Oxford Aviation Academy – ATPL Book 13: Principles of Flight |
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| Other Sources | 2. Jeppsen ATPL Principles of Flight |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 40 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 60 |
| Toplam | 2 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 40 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 60 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| Major Area Courses | |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Has the theoretical background necessary to analyze operational situations encountered during flight. | |||||
| 2 | Critically evaluates flight safety, airspace management, and crisis scenarios. | X | ||||
| 3 | Develops applicable strategic solutions in emergency situations. | |||||
| 4 | Possesses knowledge of flight safety, meteorology, flight planning, and emergency management. | |||||
| 5 | Analyzes technical and environmental problems encountered during flight and produces appropriate solutions. | |||||
| 6 | Applies risk management strategies for emergency situations. | X | ||||
| 7 | Takes responsibility for effective decision-making and conducting safe operations in various flight scenarios. | |||||
| 8 | Has knowledge of task sharing, communication protocols, and team dynamics in flight crews. | |||||
| 9 | Communicates effectively in both written and verbal forms with flight crews. | |||||
| 10 | Collaborates actively within the team and fulfills assigned responsibilities. | |||||
| 11 | Ensures operational safety in multi-crew flights through effective cooperation and communication. | |||||
| 12 | Has knowledge of flight operations management, leadership principles, and crisis management. | |||||
| 13 | Demonstrates leadership in flight planning and operational processes. | |||||
| 14 | Manages teams and uses resources efficiently. | |||||
| 15 | Assumes responsibility for decision-making and guiding flight operations during crises. | |||||
| 16 | Has knowledge of national and international aviation regulations, safety standards, and ethical principles. | |||||
| 17 | Acts in accordance with ethical rules and legal regulations during flight duties. | |||||
| 18 | Complies with safety standards. | |||||
| 19 | Bears responsibility for acting in accordance with ethical principles and regulations in the aviation sector. | |||||
| 20 | Has knowledge of professional development tools and performance evaluation methods. | |||||
| 21 | Evaluates own flight performance and identifies areas for improvement. | |||||
| 22 | Plans personal professional development goals. | |||||
| 23 | Takes responsibility for continuous development with a lifelong learning approach. | |||||
| 24 | Has knowledge of flight simulations, air traffic management, and navigation systems. | |||||
| 25 | Applies learned knowledge in simulator applications and real flight conditions. | |||||
| 26 | Successfully manages crisis scenarios in a simulation environment. | |||||
| 27 | Demonstrates responsibility for operational decision-making by applying skills acquired through simulation-based training. | |||||
| 28 | Has knowledge of commercial flight operations, multi-crew systems, and flight safety procedures. | |||||
| 29 | Carries out duties and assumes operational responsibilities in advanced flight scenarios. | |||||
| 30 | Applies crew coordination and aircraft management processes. | |||||
| 31 | Assumes responsibility for leadership, safety, and management in commercial flight operations. | |||||
| 32 | Acquires an accredited ATPL (Frozen) CPL/IR(A) pilot license with international validity approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 1 | 16 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | |||
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload | 50 | ||