FT101 Introduction to Flight TrainingIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Pilotage (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Pilotage (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: FT101
Course Name: Introduction to Flight Training
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
2 0 2 4
Language of instruction: EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi EVREN ÖZŞAHİN
Course Lecturer(s): UĞUR EKER
Prof. Dr. KAMİL NECDET AR
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to prepare students for upper courses and to increase their knowledge level before flight training.
Course Content: HOW AN AIRPLANE FLIES
FLIGHT CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
PRE FLIGHT INSPECTIONS - CHECK LIST
COCKPIT INSTRUMENTS CROSS CHECK
ENGINE START
TAXI, CIRCLING
MANEUVERS
MANEUVERS
WIND, TURBULANCE
CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT
EMERGENGY PROCEDURES,
EMERGENGY PROCEDURES, SAFE FLIGHT

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Aim of the course is to provide the student with a clear and logical presentation of the basic concepts and principles of flight training, to strengthen an understanding.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) HOW AN AIRPLANE FLIES? Fundamentals of Aerodynamics, John, D, Anderson, Mc Graw Hill
2) FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACES AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Fundamentals of Aerodynamics, John, D, Anderson, Mc Graw Hill
3) UÇUŞ ÖNCESİ KONTROLLERİ - ÇEKLİST KULLANIMI
4) COCKPIT INSTRUMENTS CROSS CHECK INSTRUMENTATION, JAA ATPL Training, Jeppesen, Atlantic Flight Training Ltd.
5) ENGINE START
6) TAXI, CIRCLING
7) MIDTERM EXAM
8) MANEUVERS ( STRAIGHT AND LEVEL FLIGHT , CONSTANT ALTITUDE TURN)
9) MANEUVERS (CONSTANT AIRSPEED DESCENT, LEVEL OFF FROM DESCENT, STEEP TURNS)
10) MANEUVERS ( STANDART RATE TURNS, VY CLIMB, RECTANGULAR MANEUVER, SIDE SLIP)
11) WIND, TURBULANCE
12) CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT
13) EMERGENGY PROCEDURES
14) FLIGHT SAFETY
15) FLIGHT SAFETY
16) FİNAL EXAM

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Fundamental of Aerodynamics, John, D. Anderson, McGRAW-HILL
References: Aircaft General Knowledge, JAA ATPL Training, Jeppesen, Atlantic Flight Training Ltd.
ATPL Ground Training Series, Aircraft General Knowledge, Oxford Aviation Academy
Aircaft General Knowledge, ATPL, KLM Flight Academy

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

1

Program Outcomes
1) To be able to use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field and to follow current developments.
2) To develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To be able to use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field and to follow current developments. 4
2) To develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning. 4

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Individual study and homework
Lesson
Homework
Q&A / Discussion
Technical Tour

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 28
Midterms 1 2
Final 1 2
Total Workload 32