ECTS - ATPL General Navigation (061)
ATPL General Navigation (061) (PLT305) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| ATPL General Navigation (061) | PLT305 | 5. Semester | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| PHYS101 ve MATH151 |
| 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 | Air navigation systems of aircraft such as; ADF, VOR, ILS, MLS, INS, transponder, radar, etc. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Navigation, Earth and Coordinates | Oxford Aviation Academy – ATPL Training Series, Book 4: General Navigation – Chapter 1: The Earth, Coordinates, Navigation Basics |
| 2 | Time, Longitude, Latitude, and Charts | Oxford Aviation Academy – ATPL Training Series, Book 4: General Navigation – Chapter 2: Time Systems, Longitude/Latitude, Charts |
| 3 | Distance, Speed, and Time Calculations | Oxford Aviation Academy – ATPL Training Series, Book 4: General Navigation – Chapter 3: Distance–Speed–Time (DST) Calculations |
| 4 | Direction: True, Magnetic, Compass | Oxford Aviation Academy – ATPL Training Series, Book 4: General Navigation – Chapter 4: Direction (True, Magnetic, Compass) |
| 5 | The Triangle of Velocities (Heading, Track, Wind) | Oxford Aviation Academy – ATPL Training Series, Book 4: General Navigation – Chapter 5: Triangle of Velocities (Heading, Track, Wind) |
| 6 | Dead Reckoning Navigation | Oxford Aviation Academy – ATPL Training Series, Book 4: General Navigation – Chapter 6: Dead Reckoning Navigation |
| 7 | In-flight Navigation Procedures | Oxford Aviation Academy – ATPL Training Series, Book 4: General Navigation – Chapter 7: In-flight Navigation Procedures |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | |
| 9 | Great Circle and Rhumb Line Navigation | Oxford Aviation Academy – ATPL Training Series, Book 4: General Navigation – Chapter 8: Great Circle & Rhumb Line Navigation |
| 10 | Use of Navigation Computers (CRP-5/E6B) | Oxford Aviation Academy – ATPL Training Series, Book 4: General Navigation – CRP-5/E6B Computer Methods (wind triangle solutions, TAS/IAS, fuel/time/distance) |
| 11 | Chart Projections and Map Reading | Oxford Aviation Academy – ATPL Training Series, Book 4: General Navigation – Chapter 9: Chart Projections & Map Reading |
| 12 | Advanced Position Fixing | Oxford Aviation Academy – ATPL Training Series, Book 4: General Navigation – Chapter 10: Position Fixing Methods (advanced) |
| 13 | Flight Planning Calculations | Oxford Aviation Academy – ATPL Training Series, Book 4: General Navigation – Chapter 11: Flight Planning Calculations |
| 14 | Review of General Navigation Problems | Oxford Aviation Academy – ATPL Training Series, Book 4: General Navigation – Comprehensive Review (GC vs RL, DST, plotting, wind) |
| 15 | Student Problem-Solving Workshop | |
| 16 | Final Exam |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Oxford Aviation Academy – ATPL Training Series, Book 4: General Navigation (or Jeppesen ATPL General Navigation) |
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| Other Sources | 2. EASA Part-ATPL General Navigation Question Bank |
| 3. Trevor Thom, Air Pilot’s Manual Vol. 5 & 6 |
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 | ||