Course: Avionic Systems

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Course title Avionic Systems
Course code KLD/XAASP
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 6
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Leuchter Jan, prof. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Čerňan Jozef, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Classification and design of on-board instruments. 2. Characteristics, errors, reliability of on-board instruments. 3. On-board networks and power sources. 4. On-board engine control instruments. 5. On-board airframe control instruments. 6. Aerometric sensors. 7. Altimeters, variometers. 8. Speedometers, ADCs. 9. Earth magnetic field sensors, magnetic compass. 10. Principles of gyroscopic instruments, artificial horizon, directional inertia, turn indicator. 11. Stabilized platforms, inertial instruments. 12. Radionavigation instruments, radars, transponders, control and diagnostic systems, recorders. 13. GPWS, TCAS, FMS, AFCS, complex flight and navigation parameter processing systems.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Skills training
  • Contact teaching - 65 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an exam - 42 hours per semester
  • Participation in classes - 52 hours per semester
  • Preparation for a credit (assessment) - 20 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to develop knowledge of the design, function and use of flight instruments and avionic systems, to meet the requirements of EASA Learning Objectives, subject 022 - Aircraft general knowledge - Instrumentation.
After completing the subject, the student is familiar with the issues of instrumentation in the scope of the ATPL.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of the basics of instruments and avionics in the scope of the PPL.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Written examination, Didactic test

The condition for participation in the exam is to obtain the credit. This condition is for full-time form of study. The credit confirms that the student participated in the required range and that he / she met the requirements that are conditional on the credit granting. The conditions for granting the credit are determined by the teacher in the first week of the lecture period of the semester. The exam for the full-time form of study is determined in accordance with the UPa Study and Examination Regulations.
Recommended literature
  • De Remer D. Aircraft systems for pilots. ASA, 2018. ISBN 13 978-1619546271.
  • Draxler K. Přístrojové systémy letadel I. Praha, 1997.


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