Pilotage (English)
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

FT441

Course Name:

Mass and Balance (031)

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	3

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

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
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi EVREN ÖZŞAHİN

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	This course aims to provide students with a broad perspective of basic concepts and principles regarding flight mass and balance.
Course Content:	PURPOSE OF MASS AND BALANCE MASS LIMITATIONS CG LIMITATIONS STRUCTURAL LIMITATIONS PERFORMANCE LIMITATIONS STABILITY AND CONTROL LIMITATIONS LOADING MAXIMUM TAKE-OFF AND LANDING MASS ALLOWABLE TARFFIC MASS AND FUEL MASS AEROPLANE’S MASS AND BALANCE DETAILS MASS AND BALANCE SHEET FUNDAMENTALS OF CG CALCULATIONS DETERMINATION OF CG LOCATION CARGO MANAGEMENT

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 mass and balance, to strengthen an understanding of the concepts and principles.
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)	PURPOSE OF MASS AND BALANCE	Mass and Balance, JAA ATPL Training, Jeppesen, Atlantic Flight Training Ltd. ATPL Ground Training Series Mass and Balance, Oxford Aviation Academy Mass and Balance, ATPL, KLM Flight Academy
2)	MASS LIMITATIONS	Mass and Balance, JAA ATPL Training, Jeppesen, Atlantic Flight Training Ltd. ATPL Ground Training Series Mass and Balance, Oxford Aviation Academy Mass and Balance, ATPL, KLM Flight Academy
3)	CG LIMITATIONS	Mass and Balance, JAA ATPL Training, Jeppesen, Atlantic Flight Training Ltd. ATPL Ground Training Series Mass and Balance, Oxford Aviation Academy Mass and Balance, ATPL, KLM Flight Academy
4)	STRUCTURAL LIMITATIONS	Mass and Balance, JAA ATPL Training, Jeppesen, Atlantic Flight Training Ltd. ATPL Ground Training Series Mass and Balance, Oxford Aviation Academy Mass and Balance, ATPL, KLM Flight Academy
5)	PERFORMANCE LIMITATIONS	Mass and Balance, JAA ATPL Training, Jeppesen, Atlantic Flight Training Ltd. ATPL Ground Training Series Mass and Balance, Oxford Aviation Academy Mass and Balance, ATPL, KLM Flight Academy
6)	STABILITY AND CONTROL LIMITATIONS	Mass and Balance, JAA ATPL Training, Jeppesen, Atlantic Flight Training Ltd. ATPL Ground Training Series Mass and Balance, Oxford Aviation Academy Mass and Balance, ATPL, KLM Flight Academy
7)	MIDTERM EXAM
8)	LOADING	Mass and Balance, JAA ATPL Training, Jeppesen, Atlantic Flight Training Ltd. ATPL Ground Training Series Mass and Balance, Oxford Aviation Academy Mass and Balance, ATPL, KLM Flight Academy
9)	MAXIMUM TAKE-OFF AND LANDING MASS	Mass and Balance, JAA ATPL Training, Jeppesen, Atlantic Flight Training Ltd. ATPL Ground Training Series Mass and Balance, Oxford Aviation Academy Mass and Balance, ATPL, KLM Flight Academy
10)	ALLOWABLE TRAFFIC LOAD AND FUEL MASS	Mass and Balance, JAA ATPL Training, Jeppesen, Atlantic Flight Training Ltd. ATPL Ground Training Series Mass and Balance, Oxford Aviation Academy Mass and Balance, ATPL, KLM Flight Academy
11)	AEROPLANE’S MASS AND BALANCE DETAILS	Mass and Balance, JAA ATPL Training, Jeppesen, Atlantic Flight Training Ltd. ATPL Ground Training Series Mass and Balance, Oxford Aviation Academy Mass and Balance, ATPL, KLM Flight Academy
12)	MASS AND BALANCE SHEET	Mass and Balance, JAA ATPL Training, Jeppesen, Atlantic Flight Training Ltd. ATPL Ground Training Series Mass and Balance, Oxford Aviation Academy Mass and Balance, ATPL, KLM Flight Academy
13)	FUNDAMENTALS OF CG CALCULATIONS	Mass and Balance, JAA ATPL Training, Jeppesen, Atlantic Flight Training Ltd. ATPL Ground Training Series Mass and Balance, Oxford Aviation Academy Mass and Balance, ATPL, KLM Flight Academy
14)	DETERMINATION OF CG LOCATION	Mass and Balance, JAA ATPL Training, Jeppesen, Atlantic Flight Training Ltd. ATPL Ground Training Series Mass and Balance, Oxford Aviation Academy Mass and Balance, ATPL, KLM Flight Academy
15)	CARGO	Mass and Balance, JAA ATPL Training, Jeppesen, Atlantic Flight Training Ltd. ATPL Ground Training Series Mass and Balance, Oxford Aviation Academy Mass and Balance, ATPL, KLM Flight Academy
16)	FINAL EXAM

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Mass and Balance, JAA ATPL Training, Jeppesen, Atlantic Flight Training Ltd. ATPL Ground Training Series Mass and Balance, Oxford Aviation Academy Mass and Balance, ATPL, KLM Flight Academy
References:	Mass and Balance, JAA ATPL Training, Jeppesen, Atlantic Flight Training Ltd. ATPL Ground Training Series Mass and Balance, Oxford Aviation Academy Mass and Balance, 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

Lesson
Homework

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	42
Midterms	1	3
Final	1	3
Total Workload		48