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AIRCRAFT FUELS AND SAFETY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
GMY423 AIRCRAFT FUELS AND SAFETY 5 3 3 5

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Prof. SEZER CİHAN KESKEN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: The aim of this course is to enable the students to learn the necessary information in order to ensure the flight, fuel saving and maintenance of the aircraft in accordance with the standards set by the manufacturer companies.
Contents of the Course Unit: Principles of Flight Management, General Service Principles, Minimal Operating Minimalities, Principles of Fuel Planning, Flight Operations Analysis, Loading Principles, Balance Calculations, Load & Trim Sheet Filling, Dispenser Authorities and Responsibilities, Basic Flight Operation Techniques, Aircraft Departure and Landing Performance Requirements, Flight Business Control and Authority Distribution, Departure and Navigation Restrictions, Flight Situation and Extraordinary Situations.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Define aircraft structural limits and terms.
Determine the appropriate load and passenger distribution for the aircraft as soon as possible.
Explain the limit information of the aircraft.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Internet research Flight Business Principles Lecture, Question and Answer
2 Internet research General Service Principles Lecture, Question and Answer
3 Internet research Challenge Business Minimales Lecture, Question and Answer
4 Internet research Principles of Fuel Planning Lecture, Question and Answer
5 Internet research Flight Operations Analysis Lecture, Question and Answer
6 Internet research Installation Principles Lecture, Question and Answer
7 Internet research Making Balance Calculations Lecture, Question and Answer
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Internet research Load & Trim Sheet Filling Lecture, Question and Answer
10 Internet research Dispatcher powers and responsibilities Lecture, Question and Answer
11 Internet research Basic Flight Management Techniques Lecture, Question and Answer
12 Internet research Aircraft Departure and Landing Performance Requirements Lecture, Question and Answer
13 Internet research Flight Operation Control and Authority Distribution Lecture, Question and Answer
14 Internet research Departure and Navigation Restrictions Lecture, Question and Answer
15 Internet research Extraordinary situations in flight operation Lecture, Question and Answer
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

TGS eğitim notları, THY manuelleri
Sweet, K. Aviation and Airport Security, 2008

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Explain the historical development process of Aviation Management.
3
2
Use computer programs related to Aviation Transportation.
1
3
Define basic concepts related with aviation management.
1

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.
2
2
Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.
2
3
Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by considering the legal aspect of occupational health and safety.
2
4
Explain the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation with the field.
2

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Manage operational activities related to the airline.
2
2
Gain lifelong learning skills and use knowledge of the field in the business life with the awareness of social responsibility.
3

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Prepare written agreements with relevant institutions in accordance with the legislation.
3
2
Perform the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field with appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques in business life.
2
3
Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.
3
4
Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.
2
5
Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Execute a study in his/her field independently.
4
2
Decide as an individual or a team member to solve the problems encountered in applications related to the field.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in his/her field with a critical approach.
4
2
Apply activities to improve his/her performance and his / her responsibility in line with the learning objectives by determining the learning needs.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Communicate with people and institutions related to the field in writing and verbally.
4
2
Explain his/her thoughts on the issues related to the field and suggestions for solutions to the problems by the related departments by using supporting quantitative and qualitative data.
3
3
Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Manage airports and terminal operations efficiently using aviation and business information.
2

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 2 28
Preliminary & Further Study 11 2 22
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 5 5 25
Reading 10 3 30
Assignment (Homework) 1 20 20
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 3 20 60
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 3 15 45
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 49 0 232
Total Workload of the Course Unit 232
Workload (h) / 25.5 9,1
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 9,0