ECTS - ATPL Performance (032)
ATPL Performance (032) (PLT206) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| ATPL Performance (032) | PLT206 | 4. Semester | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| MATH151 ve PHYS101 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 objective of this course is to provide students with the fundamental knowledge of aircraft performance required for airline transport pilot license (ATPL) examinations. It focuses on the planning and monitoring of flight performance, weight limitations, fuel planning, and compliance with ICAO/EASA regulations. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Flying the aircraft safely and cost-effectively by calculating the performance values as take-off and landing distances, climb ratios, glide ratios, fuel consumptions in different load, altitude and air conditions (wind, temperature, atmospheric pressure). |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Aircraft Performance and Regulations | CAE ATPL Book 7, Chapter 1: Introduction to Flight Performance and Regulations |
| 2 | Mass, Balance, and Aircraft Limitations | CAE ATPL Book 7, Chapter 2: Mass, Balance and Aircraft Limitations |
| 3 | Take-off Performance – Factors and Calculations | CAE ATPL Book 7, Chapter 3: Take-off Performance |
| 4 | Climb Performance and En-route Limitations | CAE ATPL Book 7, Chapter 4: Climb Performance |
| 5 | Cruise Performance – Range and Endurance | CAE ATPL Book 7, Chapter 5: Cruise Performance |
| 6 | Descent and Holding Performance | CAE ATPL Book 7, Chapter 6: Descent and Holding Performance |
| 7 | Landing Performance – Dry and Wet Runways | CAE ATPL Book 7, Chapter 7: Landing Performance |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | |
| 9 | Flight Planning Principles and Documentation | CAE ATPL Book 7, Chapter 8: Flight Planning Principles |
| 10 | Fuel Planning – Trip, Contingency, Alternate, Reserve | CAE ATPL Book 7, Chapter 9: Fuel Planning |
| 11 | ETOPS and Long Range Operations | CAE ATPL Book 7, Chapter 10: ETOPS and Long-Range Operations |
| 12 | Performance Monitoring and In-flight Re-planning | CAE ATPL Book 7, Chapter 11: Performance Monitoring and Re-Planning |
| 13 | Special Operations (Mountain Airports, Contaminated Runways) | CAE ATPL Book 7, Chapter 12: Special Operations |
| 14 | Performance Case Studies and Problem Solving | Case Studies & Problem Solving (Review) |
| 15 | General Review | |
| 16 | Final Exam |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. CAE Oxford Aviation Academy – ATPL Ground Training Series, Book 7: Flight Planning and Monitoring (Performance) |
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| Other Sources | 2. Bristol Groundschool ATPL Manuals – Performance |
| 3. PadPilot ATPL Manuals – Performance (032) | |
| 4. Jeppesen ATPL Training – Performance |
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. | X | ||||
| 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) | 16 | 4 | 64 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | |||
| 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 | ||