Module Title:Principles of Flight
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:7
Module Delivered In 1 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: This module will be delivered by an EASA approved training organisation.
Module Aim: The student will understand basic and intermediate aerodynamic concepts and how they apply to an aircraft during all stages of flight so they develop simple aerodynamic analytical and troubleshooting skills essential to an aircraft maintenance engineer.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Understand how aircraft are controlled.
LO2 Understand the aerodynamic limitations of an aircraft.
LO3 Describe how a propeller operates.
LO4 Understand the impact of flight mechanics on an aircraft.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.

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Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Principles of Flight
Subsonic Aerodynamics; High Speed Aerodynamics; Stability; Control; Limitations; Propellers; Flight Mechanics;
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

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

 

Module Workload

 

Module Delivered In

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