Aviation Management
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

SHU403

Course Name:

Flight Planning and Monitoring

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	5

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 ÖZLEM İLDAY

Course Lecturer(s):

Öğr.Gör. SAVAŞ EKLER
Öğr.Gör. SÜLEYMAN SIRRI İSHAKBEYOĞLU

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The course aims to enable students to understand the processes in creating a flight plan, to make range & time calculations using auxiliary graphics and tables, to make fuel planning, to fill out the standard flight plan form by preparing a flight plan report.
Course Content:	Determination of fuel, time and distance traveled for climb, cruise and descent phases of flight, calculation of the true air speed, calculation of endurance, fuel planning, preparation of flight plan, standard flight plan.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) He/she understands the processes in creating a flight plan, makes range & time calculations using auxiliary graphics and tables, makes fuel planning, fills out the standard flight plan form by preparing a flight plan report.
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)	Introduction to Flight Planning, General Definitions	-
2)	Fuel, Time and Distance to Climb (SEP1)	-
3)	Recommended and economy cruise power settings, range, endurance (SEP1)	-
4)	Fuel, Time and Distance to Climb (MEP1)	-
5)	Range at standard temperatures, cruise power setting and fuel flow, true airspeed (MEP1)	-
6)	Endurance, fuel, time and distance to descent (MEP1)	-
7)	Optimum altitudes, simplified fuel planning (MRJT)	-
8)	Mid-term exam	-
9)	Detailed fuel planning (MRJT)	-
10)	Holding fuel planning, non-normal operation, extended range operations, fuel tankering	-
11)	Flight plan content, flight rules and flight plan categories, flight plan time	-
12)	Flight plan revisions in case of changes, cancelling of flight plan, termination of flight plan	-
13)	Instructions for Completion of the FPL Form	-
14)	Example of flight plan completion	-

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	CAP-697 Flight Planning Manual
References:	CAP-694 The UK Flight Planning Guide

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1
Program Outcomes
1) He/she has in-depth information required by the legal, social and environmental framework in which all transportation operations, especially aviation, are involved.
2) He/she has advanced theoretical and practical knowledge, supported by books, equipment and other sources containing up-to-date information on air transportation / logistics.
3) He/she has sufficient knowledge for the technical aspects of air transportation and logistics.
4) He/she has sufficient legal knowledge on basic issues related to international trade and business.
5) He/she uses theoretical and practical knowledge in aviation business management, logistics, transportation and business management solutions together.
6) He/she uses theoretical and applied knowledge in mathematics, science and transportation together to solve operational problems.
7) He/she identifies, defines, formulates and solves basic problems related to the field of air transportation / logistics. For this purpose, he/she selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques.
8) He/she analyzes a system, system component or process and designs it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; applies modern design methods accordingly.
9) He/she selects and uses modern and technical tools required for basic applications in air transportation / logistics.
10) He/she independently conducts a comprehensive advanced level study in air transportation / logistics.
11) He/she accesses information by doing research, uses databases and other information resources.
12) He/she works effectively in multidisciplinary teams and takes responsibility.
13) He/she plans project development studies in the field and manages related activities.
14) He/she organizes, plans and directs teamwork in air transportation / logistics related comprehensive projects.
15) With the awareness of the necessity of life-long learning, he/she follows science and technology developments in aviation management, logistics and transportation and renews himself/herself constantly. He/she also evaluates the knowledge / skills acquired in the field with a critical thinking.
16) He/she works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams in aviation management, national and international transportation and logistics environments both in theoretical and applied fields.
17) He/she selects and uses modern and technical tools necessary for air transport / logistics applications.
18) He/she communicates effectively with relevant people and institutions, being aware of the universal and social effects of applications and solutions in the aviation field.
19) He/she develops solutions to problems and shares his ideas in writing and verbally, supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
20) He/she has a comprehensive understanding about management of aviation companies, safety and security issues in aviation, air law, airport operations and technical aspects of aviation specific applications.
21) He/she is aware of the aviation principles and values. He/she has professional and ethical responsibility.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	He/she has in-depth information required by the legal, social and environmental framework in which all transportation operations, especially aviation, are involved.	3
2)	He/she has advanced theoretical and practical knowledge, supported by books, equipment and other sources containing up-to-date information on air transportation / logistics.	3
3)	He/she has sufficient knowledge for the technical aspects of air transportation and logistics.	3
4)	He/she has sufficient legal knowledge on basic issues related to international trade and business.	1
5)	He/she uses theoretical and practical knowledge in aviation business management, logistics, transportation and business management solutions together.	1
6)	He/she uses theoretical and applied knowledge in mathematics, science and transportation together to solve operational problems.	4
7)	He/she identifies, defines, formulates and solves basic problems related to the field of air transportation / logistics. For this purpose, he/she selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques.	2
8)	He/she analyzes a system, system component or process and designs it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; applies modern design methods accordingly.	5
9)	He/she selects and uses modern and technical tools required for basic applications in air transportation / logistics.	2
10)	He/she independently conducts a comprehensive advanced level study in air transportation / logistics.	2
11)	He/she accesses information by doing research, uses databases and other information resources.	3
12)	He/she works effectively in multidisciplinary teams and takes responsibility.	5
13)	He/she plans project development studies in the field and manages related activities.	1
14)	He/she organizes, plans and directs teamwork in air transportation / logistics related comprehensive projects.	3
15)	With the awareness of the necessity of life-long learning, he/she follows science and technology developments in aviation management, logistics and transportation and renews himself/herself constantly. He/she also evaluates the knowledge / skills acquired in the field with a critical thinking.	4
16)	He/she works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams in aviation management, national and international transportation and logistics environments both in theoretical and applied fields.	3
17)	He/she selects and uses modern and technical tools necessary for air transport / logistics applications.	2
18)	He/she communicates effectively with relevant people and institutions, being aware of the universal and social effects of applications and solutions in the aviation field.	3
19)	He/she develops solutions to problems and shares his ideas in writing and verbally, supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
20)	He/she has a comprehensive understanding about management of aviation companies, safety and security issues in aviation, air law, airport operations and technical aspects of aviation specific applications.	4
21)	He/she is aware of the aviation principles and values. He/she has professional and ethical responsibility.	4

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Problem Solving
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

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	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	16	7	112
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			156