Module Additional Assessment Details
100% In course assessment
30% a 20 minute interview, either at the airfield or at the university, exploring what has been learnt and experienced (LO 1 + 2).
70% A detailed reflective logbook which will be assessed (LO 3 + 4) 2000 words equivalent
Module Learning Strategies
Tutorials and group discussions, both within the university and at the relevant airfield, will take place for 20 hours. Ten will be at the university, others will be flying operations site and be taught by flying instructors. The remaining time will be spent on activities at the airfield, studying the theory of flying and flight operations, and maintaining a detailed logbook. (1:n)1 (1:20)1
Module Texts
The Air Pilot's Manual - Flying Training Vol 1 by Trevor Thom & Peter Godwin, ISBN 978-1843360643, Pub Airlife 2003
Gliding - the Theory of Flight by the BGA, ISBN 978-0713686609 pub A C Black, 2007
The Glider Pilots Manual by Ken Stewart ISBN 978-1843360780 pub Airpilot, 2003
Microlight Pilot's Handbook by Brian Cosgrove ISBN 978-1840372869 pub Airlife 2003
Learning Journals 2nd Edn Moon J 2006 Routledge 0415403758
Module Resources
An organised flying group eg Flying/gliding club, UAS etc
The cost of club membership and flying lessons will be borne by the student.
University Air Squadrons http://www.universityairsquadrons.com/
British Gliding Association http://www.gliding.co.uk/
British Model Flying Association http://www.bmfa.org/
Library, VLE, classroom facilities as required, visits by the tutor to the flying facility.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None
Module Indicative Content
For this module, students must become a member of a University Air Squadron, a gliding club, a microlight club, a flying club, or a similar organisation. An essential part of the module is that they undertake a course of flying, usually under instruction, as well as taking part in the associated activities of the organisation. There will be a cost to the student for these activities which the student will be required to self-fund.
The aim of the module is that students can gain real world experience of flying as a pilot, by undertaking a series of flights under instruction as part of a programme with the aim of achieving a recognised qualification. It is expected that students will also gain experience in all associated aspects of flight and support operations, eg glider launch systems, radio communications or Air Traffic Control procedures, flight planning, safety protocols and procedures, etc. They will be expected to attend appropriate training on eg theory of flight, air law, safety, metrology, as offered by the club/organisation.