Module Title:IFR Communications
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:7
Module Delivered In 1 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: To give students an understanding of: Terms and language used in aircraft communications; How information is transmitted; Weather information; Distress and emergency procedures; General Principles of VHF propagation;
Module Aim: To give students an understanding of: Terms and language used in aircraft communications; How information is transmitted; Weather information; Distress and emergency procedures; General Principles of VHF propagation;
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Perform general and distress IFR communications procedures.
LO2 Take the necessary action in case of a communication failures.
LO3 Interpret weather communicated information (IFR).
LO4 Describe the general principles of VHF propagation.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

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Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
IFR Communications
Definitions. General operating procedures; Relevant Weather Information terms. Action required to be taken in case of communication failure. Distress and urgency procedures. General principles of VHF propagation and allocation of frequencies.
Assessment Breakdown%
End of Module Formal Examination100.00%
No Continuous Assessment
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam No Description 1,2,3,4 100.00 End-of-Semester

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Module Workload

 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_EEPLT_D Bachelor of Science in Pilot Studies 3 Mandatory