Course detail

Theoretical Study PPL

FSI-0P1Acad. year: 2020/2021

Learning outcomes of the course unit The subject acquaints the student with the initial theoretical knowledge for obtaining a private pilot license. These are the issues of aerodynamics and flight mechanics, navigation, radionavigation, meteorology, operating procedures, communications, aircraft design, aircraft instruments and human performance.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Jaroslav Juračka, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Aerospace Engineering (LÚ)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Certificate of completion of theoretical training.

Prerequisites

High school level knowledge of mathematics and physics is demanded.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course is taught in the form of lectures, which are an explanation of the basic principles and theories of the discipline.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Conditions for granting the credit:
- at least 80% attendance at lectures,
- at least 75% of correct answers in the written test.
The classification is governed by the ETCS rules.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Theoretically prepare a student to pass the examinations at the Civil Aviation Authority to obtain a private pilot license (PPL).

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Attendance at lectures is compulsory and is reported in the class book of the flight school.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Kolektiv: Učebnice pilota, Svět křídel, Cheb, 2003, ISBN 80-85280-89-2 (CS)

Recommended reading

Theoretical Knowledge Manual, Jeppesen GmBH, Frankfurt,2001, Second Edition (EN)

eLearning

eLearning: currently opened course

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B3S-P Bachelor's

    branch B-PRP , 1. year of study, summer semester, elective

  • Programme B-PRP-P Bachelor's, 1. year of study, summer semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Vladimír Daněk, CSc.
JUDr. Jaromír Hammer
doc. Ing. Ivo Jebáček, Ph.D.
Ing. Filip Sklenář, Ph.D.
Ing. Pavel Zikmund, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Aerodynamics
2. Flight mechanics
3. Aircraft construction
4. Aviation meteorology
5. Navigation
6. Radionavigation
7. Human limitations and performance
8. Aircraft instruments
9. ATC procedures
10. Operating procedures
11. Communication
12. Flight planning and execution
13. Test

eLearning

eLearning: currently opened course