Civil Aviation Cabin Services
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Civil Aviation Cabin Services
Course Details
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Civil Aviation Cabin Services
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03910004 | Basic Aircraft Knowledge | 2026 | Autumn | 1 | 3+0+0 | 0 | 6 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Associate (Short Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 5 / QF-EHEA: Short Cycle / EQF-LLL: Level 5) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Presentation, Question and Answer Session |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Lect. Serap ERTEK |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lect. Serap ERTEK | C-123 | [email protected] | 7657 | Tuesday 10:00-14:00 |
Course Content
Aircraft and basic aircraft structure; fundamental concepts relating to the theory of flight; atmospheric physics and the standard atmosphere; aerostatic and aerodynamic lift; lift, weight, thrust and drag forces; turbulence; wing profile, angle of attack, stall and icing; aircraft fuselage and landing gear; flight control surfaces and aircraft axis movements; pitot-static system, basic aircraft instruments and gyroscopic instruments; piston, turboprop, turbojet and turbofan engines; aircraft electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems; cabin pressurisation, ventilation and air-conditioning systems; anti -icing/de-icing procedures; aircraft fuel systems and their relationship to cabin operations, passenger comfort and flight safety.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to enable students on the Civil Aviation Cabin Crew Programme to gain a basic understanding of the fundamental structure of the aircraft on which they will be working, the basic principles of flight and the main aircraft systems. The aim is for students to acquire basic knowledge of the atmosphere, aerodynamic forces, wings and control surfaces, aircraft instruments, engines, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, pressurisation, de-icing and fuel systems.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P13 | They understand the principles of aircraft flight, flight support systems, and their operating principles. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | They explains the fundamental physics principles of flight. | P.13.1 | 1 |
| O2 | They describes the aircraft's main systems. | P.13.2 | 1 |
| O3 | It describes aircraft systems related to the cockpit. | P.13.3 | 1 |
| O4 | They explains the operating principles of flight support systems. | P.13.3 | 1 |
| O5 | They assesses the impact of system failures on cabin operations. | P.13.5 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Basic concepts and principles relating to the theory of flight: the concepts of an aircraft and an aeroplane, basic aviation terminology, units of measurement used in aviation |
| 2 | Atmospheric physics and the standard atmosphere: atmospheric layers, the troposphere, temperature, pressure and density, and their effects on flight |
| 3 | Aerostatic and aerodynamic lift: balloons, lighter-than-air and heavier-than-air aircraft, the basic principles of flight |
| 4 | Aerodynamic forces and aircraft aerodynamics: lift, weight, thrust and drag; the effects of turbulence on flight and the cabin |
| 5 | Wing profile and characteristics: leading and trailing edges, camber, angle of attack, stall (loss of lift), the effect of icing |
| 6 | Landing gear and fuselage: aircraft fuselage sections, retractable/non-retractable landing gear, cabin and cargo compartments |
| 7 | Flight control surfaces and aircraft axis movements: roll, pitch, yaw; aileron, elevator, rudder, flap and spoiler |
| 8 | Aircraft instruments: pitot-static system, airspeed indicator, altimeter, vertical speed indicator and basic gyroscopic instruments |
| 9 | Aircraft power systems: the basic operating principles of piston engines, turboprop, turbojet and turbofan engines |
| 10 | Aircraft electrical systems: batteries, generators, the aircraft's primary power sources and their importance for the cabin |
| 11 | Aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems: applications of hydraulic power, and its relationship with the landing gear, brakes and flight controls |
| 12 | Cabin atmosphere control systems and climate control: pressurisation, ventilation, temperature control, cabin altitude and passenger comfort |
| 13 | Anti-icing and de-icing systems: types of icing, their effects on flight safety, and measures taken to prevent icing |
| 14 | Aircraft fuel systems and general revision: fuel storage/transfer, fuel safety, and a holistic assessment of aircraft systems in relation to cabin operations |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Korukcu, H. (Ed.). (2020). Flight Theory and Basic Aircraft Knowledge. Published by the Faculty of Open Learning, Atatürk University. ISBN: 978-625-7931-42-7. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 7 | 98 |
| Midterms | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 5 | 6 | 30 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 180 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 6 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 6 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P13 |
|---|---|---|
| O1 | They explains the fundamental physics principles of flight. | 5 |
| O2 | They describes the aircraft's main systems. | 5 |
| O3 | They explains the operating principles of flight support systems. | 5 |
| O4 | It describes aircraft systems related to the cockpit. | 5 |
| O5 | They assesses the impact of system failures on cabin operations. | 5 |