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Flight Guidance 2 (Commercial Aircraft Operations)

Module MW2085

This Module is offered by Chair of Flight System Dynamics (Prof. Holzapfel).

This module handbook serves to describe contents, learning outcome, methods and examination type as well as linking to current dates for courses and module examination in the respective sections.

Module version of SS 2013

There are historic module descriptions of this module. A module description is valid until replaced by a newer one.

Whether the module’s courses are offered during a specific semester is listed in the section Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature below.

available module versions
SS 2020SS 2016SS 2013

Basic Information

MW2085 is a semester module in German language at Master’s level which is offered in summer semester.

This Module is included in the following catalogues within the study programs in physics.

  • Catalogue of non-physics elective courses
Total workloadContact hoursCredits (ECTS)
90 h 30 h 3 CP

Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions

Content

Legal framework in Aviation
Air law
Meteorology
Air traffic management
Navigation and charts
Performance
Flight preparation and operation"

Learning Outcome

After completing the module, students can understand and apply the most important aspect to be considered when planning and carrying out a commercial flight. They are able to name factors that affect aircraft operations and assess their influence. They know the relevant stakeholders involved as well as their respective tasks. Furthermore, they are capable of self-reliantly conducting flight planning and preparation tasks as they are carried out by professional pilots.

Preconditions

Flight Guidance 1, Flight Guidance Practical Course

Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature

Courses and Schedule

TypeSWSTitleLecturer(s)DatesLinks
VO 2 Flight Guidance 2 Holzapfel, F.
Assistants: Zeunert, P.
Wed, 10:00–11:30, virtuell

Learning and Teaching Methods

"Presentation with slides for most of the content
Conduction of flight planning tasks and computations with instructur's support
Self-reliant application of the lecture's content"

Media

Powerpoint slides, short movies, charts, aviation-specific material (maps, weather reports, forms etc.)

Literature

Luftfahrtgesetze (LuftVG) und Verordnungen: www.gesetze-im-internet.de
EASA Regulation Library: www.easa.europa.eu/document-library
EASA ATPL Training Jeppesen. Air Law, Meteorology, Flight Planning, Performance, Mass & Balance
EASA ATPL Training Oxford. Air Law, Meteorology, Flight Planning, Performance, Mass & Balance
Heinrich Mensen. Moderne Flugsicherung,
Jürgen Mies. Privatpiloten Bibliothek Wetter. Band 6. Motorbuch Verlag. 2001
European AIS Database: www.ead.eurocontrol.int
ICAO. North Atlantic Operations and Airspace Manual. Edition 2014/2015
Filippone, A.. Flight performance of Fixed and Rotary Wing Aircraft. Oxford: Elsevier Ltd. 2006
Dole, C. E., Lewis, J. E.. Flight Theory and Aerodynamics. New York: Wiley-Interscience. 2000
Civil Aviation Authority. CAP Library
Spektrum Akademischer Verlag. Wetter und Unwetter, 2014
Spektrum Akademischer Verlag. Wetter und Klima, 2015
Spektrum Akademischer Verlag. El Nino, 2015

Module Exam

Description of exams and course work

The assessment consists of an exam, either written (60 minutes) or oral (30 minutes), depending on the number of participants. The questions to be answered during the exam will aim at both knowledge and calculation skills. They will assess the student's ability to conprehend and to apply the principles of flight guidance as presented in the lecture.

Note in view of the limitations on university operations as a result of the CoViD19 pandemic: If the basic conditions (hygiene, physical distance rules, etc.) for a classroom-based examination cannot be met, the planned form of examination can be changed to a written or oral online examination in accordance with §13a APSO. The decision about this change will be announced as soon as possible, but at least 14 days before the date of the examination by the examiner after consultation with the board of examiners of the respective study program.

Exam Repetition

There is a possibility to take the exam in the following semester.

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