Module Details
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Title PILOT STUDIES 3
Code AERO232
Coordinator Dr MD White
Mechanical, Materials & Aerospace Eng
Mdw@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 5 FHEQ Second Semester 7.5

Aims

To provide knowledge of Aircraft Performance and Principles of Flight, Radio Navigation systems and Aircraft General Knowledge appropriate to commercial aircraft operations

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) An appreciation of Radio Navigation principles

(LO2) An understanding of commercial aircraft systems

(LO3) A sound knowledge of the principles of flight

(LO4) A sound knowledge of aircraft performance

(S1) Teamwork

(S2) Communication skills

(S3) Commercial awareness

Syllabus
 

Week Topic Reference (Bristol Groundschool ATPL manual chapters)
1 Radio Navigation: NDB, VOR, ILS systems Radio Nav 4-7
2 Radio Navigation: Radar, DME, SSR Radio Nav 8-11 Radio Navigation: Doppler, hyperbolic and satellite navigation systems Radio Nav 12-14
3 Principles of Flight: Introductory Definitions PF 1-3 Principles of Flight: Low Speed Flight PF 1-3
4 Principles of Flight: Lift Principles of Flight: Drag PF 4-9
5 Principles of Flight: Low Speed Flight Principles of Flight: high lift devices, controls and stability PF 4-9 PF 10-12
6 Aircraft Performance: Certification, Basics, Definitions Aircraft Performance – Take-off AP 1,2 AP 3-4
7 Aircraft Performance: climb, descent and landing AP 5-7
8 Aircraft General Knowledge: Hydraulic Systems AGK 1
9 Aircraft General Knowledge: Landing Gear AGK 2
10 Aircraft General Knowledge: Propulsion AGK 15-16
11 Aircraft General Knowledge: Icing, Fire, Pressurisation AGK 3
12 Revisio n

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: Classroom lectures to deliver the technical content of the module
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Unscheduled Directed Student Hours (time spent away from the timetabled sessions but directed by the teaching staff): 2

Teaching Method 2 - Simulation
Description: Flight simulators will available for use to reinforce lectures
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 24

         2

10

 36
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 39
TOTAL HOURS 75

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
End of Semester MCQ examination There is a resit opportunity. Assessment Schedule (When) :semester 2  2 hours    100       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             

Recommended Texts
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