Course detail

Theoretical Study PPL

FSI-0P1Acad. year: 2023/2024

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

Ing. Filip Sklenář, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Aerospace Engineering (LÚ)

Entry knowledge

High school level knowledge of mathematics and physics is demanded.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

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.

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

Aims

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

Study aids

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 B-PRP-P Bachelor's 1 year of study, winter semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Ivo Jebáček, Ph.D.
Ing. Petr Babák
doc. Ing. Jaroslav Juračka, Ph.D.
doc. Ing. Pavel Zikmund, Ph.D.
Ing. Hana Procházková

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