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AER303   Professional Studies - Pilot Training   (10 credits)

 
Year Running: 2023/2024
Credit level: F6
Additional Information   This module is only available for students studying Aerospace Engineering.

Description

The aim of this module is to provide students with a sound working knowledge of all issues related to the piloting of aircraft and to prepare them for five hours of flight training in light aircraft. The module includes the theories behind principles of flight and aircraft general knowledge, aviation law, meteorology, flight planning and performance, human factors in relation to flying aircraft, radiotelephony and navigation. The students will undertake five hours of flying training during the year which will help them to put their ground training into context.

 

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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type Hours
Field Work 5.0
Independent 63.0
Lecture 20.0
Tutorial 12.0
 

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type Duration % of formal assessment Semester
Exam 2.0 60 % S1
Other 0.0 40 % S1
 

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2023-24.