Module Title:Aircraft Performance
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:7
Module Delivered In 1 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: This module will be taught by class lectures, practical scenarios, class discussions and self-directed learning
Module Aim: The aim of this module is to enhance the students knowledge understanding of the various factors governing the safe operational performance of the aircraft
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Determine aircraft structural strength, load subjectivity, speed limitations
LO2 Demonstrate an understanding of aircraft operating environment envelope
LO3 Interpret Runway performance, braking limitations and temperature
LO4 Understand the importance of Speed performance – Take-off, Climb, Cruise, Enroute, Descent and Landing
LO5 Explain the impact of meteorology conditions on the performance of an aircraft
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
7583 MATH H1S01 Maths Principles for Flight Dispatchers
7587 AVIA H2S21 Aircraft Weight and Balance
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Aircraft structures
Aircraft structural strengths/limits; load considerations; impact of weight on the aircraft structures
Aircraft Performance due to meteorological conditions
Meteorological conditions of rain, temperature, thunderstorms;, cumulonimbus effects during flight i.e. icing, turbulence, thunder storms and volcanic ash cloud(s) Altitudes and weather; Weight of aircraft and weather
Aerodynamics
impact of wing shapes on an aircraft; angle of attack at take-off, en-route and landing; engine stalling; effects of airflow around the aircraft; wake turbulence
Runway conditions
Surface, direction; length; run-off distance; wind direction and speed; braking action; meteorological conditions
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Short Answer Questions In-class CA assessing 2 of 5 LOs 1,2,3,4,5 40.00 Ongoing
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam Learning Outcomes Assessed - All 1,2,3,4,5 60.00 End-of-Semester

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Per Semester 0.64
Independent Learning Time Per Semester 4.36
Total Hours 125.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_BSFOP_D Bachelor of Science in Flight Operations 3 Mandatory