Module Details

Module Code: TRAN7001
Title: Private Pilot Licence Phase 2
Long Title: Private Pilot Licence Phase 2
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2020/21 ( January 2021 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 10
Field of Study: 8400 - Transport Services
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: The aim of this module is to give the student a theoretical knowledge of a single engine piston aeroplane operation, and to teach the skills necessary for the safe and competent operation of such aircraft. The syllabus is compliant with IAA and EASA requirements and is focused on completing the tests required for the Private Pilot Licence.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Fly a single-engine areoplane in a variety of circumstances to the full privleges of a private pilot licence.
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
Practical Flying Techniques
Precautionary landings, basic upset recovery, basic instrument flight, diversion techniques.
Safety and Emergency Training
Engine icing, aircraft de-icing, anti-icing, unruly passengers.
General Navigation
Visual reporting points, visual on-route navigation, use of VFR charts.
Aviation Communication
ATP Liaison, pan calls and may-day calls, standard airport communications.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Non-MTU Exam % of Total Mark 100
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Flight Test - IAA Standard. The module is assessed on Pass/Fail basis. Flight Skill Test · A FAIL is more than one section is failed at the first attempt or if any item is failed at the second attempt of a Series
Flight Skill Test · A PASS all sections of the test are passed
Flight Skill Test · A PARTIAL PASS when only one section of the test has been failed. The test involves skills based elements and oral assessment in parallel.
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 Tuition Every Week 3.00 3
Tutorial Contact Live practice Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent learning and preparation Every Week 10.00 10
Total Hours 14.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Crecy Publishing. (2019), The PPL Companion: 45 Lessons to Guide You Through Flight Training, Destinworld Publishing Ltd., [ISBN: 1999647025].
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 7 Mandatory