ECTS - ATPL AGK-Flight Instruments (022)
ATPL AGK-Flight Instruments (022) (PLT205) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATPL AGK-Flight Instruments (022) | PLT205 | 4. Semester | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| PHYS101 ve MATH151 ve PLT399 |
| 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 | The aim of this course is to provide students with comprehensive knowledge of flight instruments, avionics systems, automatic flight control, and warning/recording systems required for safe and efficient aircraft operation in compliance with ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot Licence) standards. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | The instruments of performance, navigation, and flight control systems; analog and glass cockpits, auxiliary systems, failures of the systems and precautions. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to instrumentation: general definitions & characteristics | Chapter 1 – Characteristics and General Definitions |
| 2 | Pitot-static systems, airspeed indicators | Chapter 2 – Pitot and Static Sources; Chapter 4 – Airspeed Indicator (ASI) |
| 3 | Altimeters, vertical speed indicators, Machmeter | Chapter 5 – Pressure Altimeter; Chapter 6 – Vertical Speed Indicator; Chapter 7 – Machmeter |
| 4 | Air Data Computers, temperature measurement | Chapter 3 – Air Temperature Measurement; Chapter 8 – Air Data Computer |
| 5 | Magnetic compasses and terrestrial magnetism | Chapter 9 – Terrestrial Magnetism; Chapter 10 – Direct Indicating Compass |
| 6 | Gyroscopes and gyroscopic instruments | Chapter 11 – Gyroscopes; Chapter 12 – Directional Gyro Indicator (DGI); Chapter 13 – Artificial Horizon |
| 7 | Turn and slip indicators, turn coordinator | Chapter 14 – Turn and Slip Indicator; Chapter 15 – Turn Coordinator |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | |
| 9 | Inertial navigation and reference systems | Chapter 18 – Inertial Navigation Systems; Chapter 19 – Inertial Reference System |
| 10 | Flight Management System (FMS) and EFIS | Chapter 21 – Flight Management System (FMS); Chapter 22 – Electronic Flight Information Systems (EFIS) |
| 11 | Radio altimeter and basic computers | Chapter 20 – Radio Altimeter; Chapter 23 – Basic Computers |
| 12 | Future Air Navigation Systems (FANS) | Chapter 24 – Future Air Navigation Systems (FANS) |
| 13 | Automatic flight control: flight director, autopilot | Chapter 25 – Flight Director Systems; Chapter 26 – Autopilot |
| 14 | Autoland, autothrottle, yaw damper, control laws | Chapter 27 – Autoland; Chapter 28 – Autothrottle; Chapter 29 – Yaw Dampers; Chapter 30 – Control Laws |
| 15 | Warning systems: GPWS, TCAS | Chapter 34 – Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS); Chapter 35 – Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) |
| 16 | Final Exam |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Oxford Aviation Academy – ATPL Ground Training Series, Book 5: Instrumentation |
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| Other Sources | 2. Jeppesen ATPL Manuals, Bristol Groundschool ATPL Notes, EASA Part-66 Modules |
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. | |||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | |||
| Laboratory | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| 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 | 5 | 5 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Total Workload | 75 | ||