ECTS - ATPL Meteorology (050)
ATPL Meteorology (050) (PLT303) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| ATPL Meteorology (050) | PLT303 | 6. Semester | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| MATH151 ve PHYS101 |
| 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 | This course aims to provide students with the fundamental and advanced principles of general navigation required for airline transport pilots, including the use of charts, instruments, time calculations, and navigation procedures in accordance with ICAO and EASA standards. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Atmospheric pressure, temperature, wind, humidity; data collection and analysis, prediction procedures; risk factors (icing, turbulance, mountain wave, wind break, fog etc). |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Atmosphere & Pressure | ATPL Book 9: Meteorology – Chapter 1: The Atmosphere; Chapter 2: Pressure |
| 2 | Density and Pressure Systems | ATPL Book 9: Meteorology – Chapter 3: Density; Chapter 4: Pressure Systems |
| 3 | Temperature and Humidity | ATPL Book 9: Meteorology – Chapter 5: Temperature; Chapter 6: Humidity |
| 4 | Adiabatic Processes and Stability | ATPL Book 9: Meteorology – Chapter 7: Adiabats and Stability |
| 5 | Turbulence and Altimetry | ATPL Book 9: Meteorology – Chapter 8: Turbulence; Chapter 9: Altimetry |
| 6 | Winds (Surface and Upper Winds) | ATPL Book 9: Meteorology – Chapter 10: Winds; Chapter 11: Upper Winds |
| 7 | Clouds, Cloud Formation and Precipitation | ATPL Book 9: Meteorology – Chapter 12: Clouds; Chapter 13: Cloud Formation and Precipitation |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | |
| 9 | Thunderstorms and Visibility | ATPL Book 9: Meteorology – Chapter 14: Thunderstorms; Chapter 15: Visibility |
| 10 | Icing and Air Masses | ATPL Book 9: Meteorology – Chapter 16: Icing; Chapter 17: Air Masses |
| 11 | Occlusions and Depressions | ATPL Book 9: Meteorology – Chapter 18: Occlusions; Chapter 19: Other Depressions |
| 12 | Climatology (Global, Local, Area) | ATPL Book 9: Meteorology – Chapter 20: Global Climatology; Chapter 21: Local Winds and Weather; Chapter 22: Area Climatology |
| 13 | Route Climatology and Satellite Observations | ATPL Book 9: Meteorology – Chapter 23: Route Climatology; Chapter 24: Satellite Observations |
| 14 | Aviation Weather Reports and Forecasts | ATPL Book 9: Meteorology – Chapter 25: Meteorological Aerodrome Reports (METARs); Chapter 26: Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAFs) |
| 15 | Significant Weather, Wind Charts and Warnings | ATPL Book 9: Meteorology – Chapter 27: Significant Weather and Wind Charts; Chapter 28: Warning Messages; Chapter 29: Meteorological Information for Aircraft |
| 16 | Final Exam |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Oxford Aviation Academy – ATPL Training Series, Book 9: Meteorology (or Jeppesen ATPL General Navigation) |
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| Other Sources | 2. EASA Part-ATPL General Navigation Question Bank |
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 | 6 | 96 |
| 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 | 6 | 6 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Total Workload | 125 | ||