Module Details

Module Code: TRAN6017
Title: Private Pilot Licence Phase 1
Long Title: Private Pilot Licence Phase 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 module is to give students 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.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Fly a single engine piston aeroplane under supervision.
LO2 Begin Flight Hours towards the requirements of a private pilot license.
LO3 Explain introductory concepts relating to the principles of flight from a scientific, meteorological, and safety perspective.
LO4 Describe concepts relating to navigation and air traffic.
LO5 Use essential telephony equipment.
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.
Enrolment on this module requires the prior approval of the Module Coordinator
 
Indicative Content
Practical Flying Techniques
Effects of controls, climbing/descending, forced landing, circuit flying.
Safety Training
Aircraft refueling, safety on ramp areas, aircraft safety equipment, passenger safety briefing.
Emergency Drills and Essential Exercises
Engine fire on ground, aircraft evacuation, engine fire in air, engine shutdown in air.
PPL Aviation Law
Commercial air transport operations, flight crew licensing, standardised European rules of the air.
PPL General Navigation
Aviation time, latitude & longitude.
PPL Aircraft Technical
Engines, airframe systems, avionics.
PPL Radio Telephony and Air Traffic Procedures
Telephony, air traffic procedures, emergency communications.
PPL Meteorology
Local climate, global climatology, air mass, altimetry.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Non-MTU Exam % of Total Mark 100
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Private Pilot Licence Theory Test. Pass mark of 75%. This assessment will review the students ability to describe and explain some key basic concepts.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

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 Lectures on PPL Theory Every Week 3.00 3
Directed Learning Non Contact Practical Flying Once per semester 3.33 50
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent Learning Once per semester 14.67 220
Total Hours 273.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 21.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Rod Machado. (2020), Rod Machado's Private Pilot Handbook, 3. Aviation Speakers Bureau, [ISBN: 9780985932893].
  • Jeremy M. Pratt. (2003), The Private Pilot's Licence Course: Flying Training (Private Pilot's Licence Course), 3rd. Airplan Flight Equipment Ltd., [ISBN: 187478308X].
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