Module Details

Module Code: TRAN6018
Title: Air Transport Pilot Licence 1
Long Title: Air Transport Pilot Licence 1
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2020/21 ( January 2021 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 15
Field of Study: 8400 - Transport Services
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: The aim of this unit is to further the student's competence in flying ability and to train the student to obtain the EASA ATPL(A)
Module 1 Theoretical Knowledge Exams. The students will be trained to meet the requirements of EASA - FCL 1.
• Meteorology
• Human Performance & Limitations
• Flight Planning & Monitoring
• Performance
• Mass & Balance
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the principles of air-based performance.
LO2 Explain concepts relating to meteorology and its impact on flight in various scenarios.
LO3 Describe various aspects of human performance and its limitations with respect to flight.
LO4 Explain the techniques of flight planning and monitoring.
LO5 Describe concepts relating to mass and balance.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Meteorology
High altitude meteorology, specialized altimetry, jet streams.
Human Performance and Monitoring
Human biology, psychology, human behaviour, human automation interaction.
Flight Planning and Monitoring
Air space, extended twin engine operations, performance based navigation.
Aircraft Performance
Take off computations, landing computations, climb and descent calculation.
Mass and Balance
Take off and landing mass calculations, aircraft center of gravity calculation, load distribution.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%
Special Regulation
In order to pass this module students will need to attain a minimum score of 75%.

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Non-MTU Exam % of Total Mark 100
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Students will undertake the ATPL exams for Module 1. This assessment is an Multiple Choice Style exam drawn from an extensive (10000+) question bank and assesses the students theoretical knowledge of various concepts.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Live Tuition Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact independent learning and review Every Week 18.00 18
Total Hours 21.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 21.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Carsten Borgen. (2019), Airline Transport Pilot: Complete Note Collection, 1. Independent, London, [ISBN: 1099893100].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BGBPS_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Global Business and Pilot Studies 4 Mandatory