PPL (A) Air Law Knowledge (010) (PLT102) Course Detail

Course Name	Course Code	Season	Lecture Hours	Application Hours	Lab Hours	Credit	ECTS
PPL (A) Air Law Knowledge (010)	PLT102	2. Semester	1	0	0	1	2

Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A

Course Language	English
Course Type	Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery	Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies	Lecture, Drill and Practice.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)	HALUK SERHAT ONGUN
Course Assistants
Course Objectives	• To provide comprehensive knowledge of international air law and regulations according to ICAO and EASA requirements. • To prepare students for the ATPL theoretical knowledge examination in Air Law. • To develop the ability to interpret and apply rules of the air in practical scenarios.
Course Learning Outcomes	The students who succeeded in this course; The students who succeeded in this course; 1. Identify and explain ICAO conventions and international agreements. 2. Demonstrate understanding of aircraft registration, airworthiness, and crew licensing requirements. 3. Apply rules of the air, including airspace classification and separation minima. 4. Analyze and solve regulatory problems in air traffic operations. 5. Prepare effectively for the EASA ATPL Air Law examination.
Course Content	History of Internatıonal Air and Space Law, agreements and rules; SHGM, JAA, EASA, FAA and ICAO rules.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week	Subjects	Preparation
1	Definitions, ICAO framework	ATPL Ground Training Series Chapter 1–2
2	International agreements and organizations	ATPL Ground Training Series Chapter 3
3	Airworthiness & registration	ATPL Ground Training Series Chapter 4
4	Flight crew licensing	ATPL Ground Training Series Chapter 5
5	Rules of the air (VFR/IFR)	ATPL Ground Training Series Chapter 6
6	Airspace structure and classification	ATPL Ground Training Series Chapter 13
7	Instrument procedures: departures & approaches	ATPL Ground Training Series Chapter 7–8
8	Mid-Term Exam
9	Holding procedures &altimeter setting	ATPL Ground Training Series Chapter 9–10
10	SSR and ACAS	ATPL Ground Training Series Chapter 11–12
11	Separation & ATC services	ATPL Ground Training Series Chapter 14–15
12	Aerodrome markings, lighting, and services	ATPL Ground Training Series Chapter 18–22
13	Facilitation, SAR, security	ATPL Ground Training Series Chapter 23–25
14	Accident & incident investigation	ATPL Ground Training Series Chapter 26
15	General revision
16	Final Exam

Sources

Course Book	1. ATPL Ground Training Series – Book 1: Air Law, CAE Oxford Aviation Academy.
Other Sources	2. ICAO Annexes, Chicago Convention, EASA Part-FCL, Part-MED.

Evaluation System

Requirements	Number	Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation	-	-
Laboratory	-	-
Application	-	-
Field Work	-	-
Special Course Internship	-	-
Quizzes/Studio Critics	-	-
Homework Assignments	-	-
Presentation	-	-
Project	-	-
Report	-	-
Seminar	-	-
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury	1	40
Final Exam/Final Jury	1	60
Toplam	2	100

Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work	100
Total	100

Course Category

Core Courses	X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

#	Program Qualifications / Competencies	Level of Contribution
#	Program Qualifications / Competencies	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has the theoretical background necessary to analyze operational situations encountered during flight.				X
2	Critically evaluates flight safety, airspace management, and crisis scenarios.
3	Develops applicable strategic solutions in emergency situations.
4	Possesses knowledge of flight safety, meteorology, flight planning, and emergency management.
5	Analyzes technical and environmental problems encountered during flight and produces appropriate solutions.			X
6	Applies risk management strategies for emergency situations.					X
7	Takes responsibility for effective decision-making and conducting safe operations in various flight scenarios.
8	Has knowledge of task sharing, communication protocols, and team dynamics in flight crews.
9	Communicates effectively in both written and verbal forms with flight crews.
10	Collaborates actively within the team and fulfills assigned responsibilities.
11	Ensures operational safety in multi-crew flights through effective cooperation and communication.
12	Has knowledge of flight operations management, leadership principles, and crisis management.
13	Demonstrates leadership in flight planning and operational processes.
14	Manages teams and uses resources efficiently.
15	Assumes responsibility for decision-making and guiding flight operations during crises.
16	Has knowledge of national and international aviation regulations, safety standards, and ethical principles.
17	Acts in accordance with ethical rules and legal regulations during flight duties.
18	Complies with safety standards.
19	Bears responsibility for acting in accordance with ethical principles and regulations in the aviation sector.
20	Has knowledge of professional development tools and performance evaluation methods.
21	Evaluates own flight performance and identifies areas for improvement.
22	Plans personal professional development goals.
23	Takes responsibility for continuous development with a lifelong learning approach.
24	Has knowledge of flight simulations, air traffic management, and navigation systems.
25	Applies learned knowledge in simulator applications and real flight conditions.
26	Successfully manages crisis scenarios in a simulation environment.
27	Demonstrates responsibility for operational decision-making by applying skills acquired through simulation-based training.
28	Has knowledge of commercial flight operations, multi-crew systems, and flight safety procedures.
29	Carries out duties and assumes operational responsibilities in advanced flight scenarios.
30	Applies crew coordination and aircraft management processes.
31	Assumes responsibility for leadership, safety, and management in commercial flight operations.
32	Acquires an accredited ATPL (Frozen) CPL/IR(A) pilot license with international validity approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours)	16	3	48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury	1	1	1
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury	1	1	1
Total Workload			50