Theoretical Study PPL (FSI-0P1)

Academic year 2023/2024
Supervisor: Ing. Filip Sklenář, Ph.D.  
Supervising institute: LÚ all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: Czech
Aims of the course unit:
Theoretically prepare a student to pass the examinations at the Civil Aviation Authority to obtain a private pilot license (PPL).
Learning outcomes and competences:
Certificate of completion of theoretical training.
Prerequisites:
High school level knowledge of mathematics and physics is demanded.
Course contents:
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.
Teaching methods and criteria:
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.
Controlled participation in lessons:
Attendance at lectures is compulsory and is reported in the class book of the flight school.
Type of course unit:
    Lecture  13 × 3 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Lecture 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
Literature - fundamental:
1. Kolektiv: Učebnice pilota, Svět křídel, Cheb, 2003, ISBN 80-85280-89-2
Literature - recommended:
2. Theoretical Knowledge Manual, Jeppesen GmBH, Frankfurt,2001, Second Edition
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
B-PRP-P full-time study --- no specialisation -- Cr 2 Elective 1 1 W