ATPL Handout 2014_15

Hand-out ATPL(A) Modular Theoretical Knowledge Course (Distance Learning)

Distance Learning Theory Course

The Distance Learning Theory Course consists of:

• Theory Subjects• Home Study Sessions • Classroom Sessions (or Private Sessions)

Distance Learning Theory Course

• Home Study Session 1• Home Study Session 2

• Classroom Session 1• Classroom Session 2

Subject 1 Subject 2 Subject 3





Theory Subjects

Theory Subjects are the main components of the Theory Training Syllabus, containing several Home Study and/or Classroom Sessions (or Private Sessions).

Each Theory Subject is evaluated by means of a Final Progress Check, as described under 1.4.2.1 of the EuroPilot Center OM.

Home Study Sessions

Each Home Study Session contains:

• An overview of EASA Learning Objectives• Corresponding references to the Home Study course material (Jeppesen handbook chapters

and pages)

All Home Study sessions are evaluated by means of Intermediate Progress Checks.

Classroom Sessions

Each Classroom Session contains an overview of the Learning Objectives covered for the respective Theory Subject and is organized in a normal classroom environment.

Private Sessions

When a student is unable to attend a scheduled Classroom Session, he can request for a Private Session. The BCAA will be informed accordingly about: date, time, name student, name Theoretical Knowledge Instructor and course subject. These sessions will take place at the EuroPilot Center premises.

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Intermediate Progress Checks

During the course of the Home Study, the student is required to take Intermediate Progress Checks at an interval of at least every 15 hours of study. These checks are multiple choice questionnaires, consisting of at minimum 10 questions. The answers of these checks are automatically submitted to EuroPilot Center for assessment. Results are evaluated by the applicable Theoretical Knowledge Instructor.

At the end of the Theory Training, a Final Progress Check will be performed without reference to any course material and takes place under the supervision of EuroPilot Center. The pass mark of 75% assumes the achievement of satisfactory level of knowledge.

Theory Knowledge Exams

The Student who passes all final Progress Checks, will be authorized by the Head of Training to participate in the BCAA Theory Knowledge exam.

Rules concerning refresher training before a retake

Students failing the BCAA exams, have to take a refresher course and a Final Progress Check, before being authorized for a retake of the BCAA Theory Knowlegde exam. This refresher course will be organized under the supervision of the Chief Ground Instructor who will determine an individual Training Plan.

Test reports and records

All test reports will be kept in the Individual Student Training File.

Procedures for examination paper preparation, type of question and assessment, standard required for pass

The Final Progress Check will be performed on an Internal Examination Computer. This system will simulate a BCAA exam by producing a random set of multiple choice questions covering all the relevant subjects of the course.

Questions are produced from the EuroPilot Center Central Question Bank, maintained and kept up to date by EuroPilot Center. Questions are classified by Course, Subject and Paragraph for the purpose of quick reference. The database can only be accessed by the Head of Training. He is responsible for updating and reviewing the content.

The standard required pass mark is 75% for each individual subject.

Procedure for question analysis and review and for raising replacement papers

Since every Final Progress Check consists of a random set of questions, derived from the EuroPilot Center Central Question Bank, a replacement paper can be produced immediately via the Internal Examination Computer.

Examination resit procedures

We refer to CIR/FCL 12 - Procedures en organisatie van het theorie-examen ATPL(A)


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Theoretical Knowledge Training Monitoring

The student’s theoretical knowledge training progress shall be tracked at all times. A student shall attend all Classroom Sessions. If the student fails two consecutive progress tests, concering the same subject, the responsible Theoretical Knowledge Instructor will file a Theoretical Knowledge Training Comment, using the ‘Theoretical Knowledge Training Comment Form’. These written comments can be used as the basis for later action to enhance student’s theoretical knowledge or in the worst case, lead to a possible dismissal from the Theoretical Knowlegde Training. The Chief Ground Instructor will inform the Head of Training when a student is in the above described situation. In such event, the Head of Training will have a formal conversation with the student, explaining the situation and suggesting actions for improving the student’s theoretical knowledge performance, as well as a timeframe for re-evaluation. The Chief Ground Instructor will be responsible to follow up and execute the suggested actions and will report to the Head of Training.

Actions to improve Theoretical Knowledge performance

The following actions may be suggested to improve the Theoretical Knowledge performance (non-limitative):

• assisting the student with priorities of literature areas• recommending supplementary literature• recommending extra CBT sessions• extra theory sessions• recommending studying together with other students or studying in a different environment• profound discussions concerning attitude, resulting behaviour and performance

Procedures for suspending a student from training

In the event the above described actions do not lead to the enhancement of the student’s Flight performance and/or Theoretical Knowledge performance, a meeting will be adjourned with the Head of Training, Chief Flying Instructor, Chief Ground Instructor and the student. Unless certain factors that may have affected the student’s performance (e.g. family matters, illness etc) can be taken into account, the decision may be taken to discontinue the student’s training. The Head of Training will take the final decision and communicate this to the student in writing.

Discipline

Student discipline is further described in the EuroPilot Center operations Manual part A, Chapter 3.

Reporting and documentation

The Flight Training Comment Form shall be used by the Flight Instructor for the purpose of documenting student training issues.

The Theoretical Training Comment Form shall be used by the Theoretical Knowledge Instructor for the purpose of documenting student training issues.


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ATPL(A) Modular Theoretical Knowledge Course (Distance Learning)

The Aim of the course

The aim of this Course is to train students who have not received the Theoretical Knowledge Training during an integrated course, to the level of theoretical knowledge required for the ATPL(A).

Pre-entry requirements

An student wishing to undertake the ATPL(A) modular Theoretical Knowledge Course (Distance Learning) shall:

• be the holder of a PPL(A) issued in accordance with ICAO Annex 1;• have a sufficient level of knowledge of Mathematics and Physics to facilitate the understanding

of the content of the course; • have succesfully passed the EuroPilot Center Screening. Credits for previous experience

• Holders of a CPL(A) may have the theoretical knowlegde training hours reduced by 200 hours.• Holders of an IR may have the theoretical knowlegde training hours reduced by 200 hours.• Holders of a CPL(A)/IR may have the theoretical knowlegde training hours reduced by 350

hours.

Training Program

General Arrangements

The Training Syllabus contains two major parts:

• Home Study Sessions• Classroom Sessions

Home Study sessions are conducted in accordance with an assigned lesson plan, available through the EuroPilot Center online Campus.

Classroom Sessions are planned on yearly basis, by the Chief Operations Officer or his Operations Manager. This schedule is announced via e-mail.

Standards and Level of performance

At the end of each subject, a student needs to demonstrate a level of knowledge appropriate to the ATPL(A). The overall pass mark is 75 % in each of the main subjects of the syllabus.

Course Structure

The ATPL(A) Modular Theoretical Knowledge Course is a Distance Learning Course consisting of:

A. Home Study:

• Using the EuroPilot Center online Campus, in combination with the new Jeppesen ATPL(A) Books.• The ATPL(A) course requires a home study time of minimum 13-24 hours a week.• Theoretical knowledge instructors are available to answer student questions through the

EuroPilot Center online Campus.


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• Student Progress Check results will be closely monitored by the Chief Ground Instructor and the Theoretical Knowledge Training Instructors. All deficiencies will be reported through the Theoretical Knowledge Training Comment form.

B. Classroom Sessions:

• The amount of time spent in an EuroPilot Center classroom for classical instruction is at least 10% of the total duration of each subject.

Theory Training Subjects Classroom hours Home Study hours Total

010 Air Law 6 54 60

021 Aircraft General knowledge - Airframes, Systems, Power Plants 8 72 80

022 Aircraft General Knowledge - Instruments, Electronics 4.5 40.5 45

031 Flight Performance and Planning - Mass and Balance 2.5 22.5 25

032 Performance 4 36 40

033 Flight Planning and Monitoring 4.5 40.5 45

040 Human Performance and Limitations 3.5 31.5 35

050 Meteorology 6.5 58.5 65

061 General Navigation 5.5 49.5 55

062 Radio Navigation 4.5 40.5 45

070 Operational Procedures 4 36 40

081 Principles of Flight 8 72 80

091 VFR Communications 1.5 13.5 15

092 IFR Communications 2 18 20

Total 65 585 650


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Time Scale and Scale in weeks

Course Duration

The normal duration of one ATPL(A) modular Distance Learning course cycle is 25 weeks: Classroom Sessions will be scheduled to summarize and finalize each course subject. The BCAA will be informed beforehand regarding the Classroom Session Schedule.

Course Starting Date

September 15, 2014.

1.2.2.3 The ATPL(A) Exam

Under the EASA rules, the student has the choice to either take the offficial exam in one sitting or two sittings:

In one sitting, the applicant has to take all the examination papers within one period of 7 consecutive days.

In two sittings, the applicant splits the examination papers into two periods of 7 consecutive days.

1.2.2.4 Restrictions

In any event, EuroPilot shall ensure that the following restrictions are complied with:

• All Classroom Sessions must be attended before a student can be allowed to participate in a final Progress Check.

• Students are allowed to attend Classroom Sessions more than once, in case deemed required by the student and/or EuroPilot Center.

• The total duration of the ATPL(A) Distance Learning theory course must not exceed 18 months. • In case the student is not in the possibility to comply with the 18 months restriction by means of

scheduled classroom sessions, the student will be obliged to meet same restriction by means of private Theory sessions. The BCAA will be informed accordingly about: date, time, name student, name Theoretical Knowledge Instructor and course subject. These sessions will take place at the EuroPilot Center premises.

• In case an official exam for either Theory Block A or B has been taken the student needs to take the remaining Theory Block exam within a period of maximum 6 months.


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1.2.2.5 Time Scale 2014/2015

WEEK NR ATPL(A) Course 2014/15 TOTAL DURATION

15-19 Sept 14Homestudy 061 - General Navigation 49,5 hours

22-26 Sept 14Homestudy 061 - General Navigation 49,5 hours

06-10 Oct 14Homestudy 062 - Radio Navigation 40,5 hours

13-17 Oct 14Homestudy 062 - Radio Navigation 40,5 hours

27-31 Oct 14

Homestudy 081 - Principles of Flight 72 hours03-07 Nov 14 Homestudy 081 - Principles of Flight 72 hours

10-14 Nov 14

Homestudy 081 - Principles of Flight 72 hours

14/11/2014 DEADLINE for Progress Tests on Online Campus: GNAV/RNAV/POF Min. 75%

TBN

Classroom Session 061 - General Navigation 5,5 hours

TBN Classroom Session 062 - Radio Navigation 4,5 hoursTBN

Classroom Session 081 - Principles of Flight 8 hours

01-05 Dec 14 Homestudy 040 - Human Performance and Limitations 31,5 hours

15-19 Dec 14 Homestudy 031 - Flight Performance and Planning - Mass and Balance 22,5 hours

29-02 Jan 15Homestudy 032 - Performance 36 hours

05-09 Jan 15Homestudy 032 - Performance 36 hours

19-23 Jan 15Homestudy 033 - Flight Planning and Monitoring 40,5 hours

26-30 Jan 15Homestudy 033 - Flight Planning and Monitoring 40,5 hours

30/01/2015 DEADLINE for Progress Tests on Online Campus: HPL/M&B/PERF/PLAN Min. 75%

TBN

Classroom Session 040 - Human Performance and Limitations 3,5 hours

TBNClassroom Session 031 - Flight Performance and Planning,Mass and Balance 2,5 hours

TBNClassroom Session 032 - Performance 4 hours

TBN

Classroom Session 033 - Flight Planning and Monitoring 4,5 hours


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WEEK NR ATPL(A) Course 2014/15 TOTAL DURATION

16-20 Feb 15

Homestudy 021 - Airframes, Systems, Engines, Power Plants 72 hours23-27 Feb 15 Homestudy 021 - Airframes, Systems, Engines, Power Plants 72 hours

02-06 Mar 15

Homestudy 021 - Airframes, Systems, Engines, Power Plants 72 hours

16-20 Mar 15Homestudy 022 - Instruments, Electronics 40,5 hours

23-27 Mar 15Homestudy 022 - Instruments, Electronics 40,5 hours

06-10 Apr 15Homestudy 010 - Airlaw 54 hours

13-17 Apr 15Homestudy 010 - Airlaw 54 hours

17/04/2014 DEADLINE for Progress Tests on Online Campus: AGK/INSTR/AL Min. 75%

TBN

Classroom Session 021 - Airframes, Systems, Engines, Power Plants 8 hours

TBN Classroom Session 022 - Instruments, electronics 4,5 hoursTBN

Classroom Session 010 - Air Law 6 hours

04-08 May 15Homestudy 070 - Operational Procedures 36 hours

11-15 May 15Homestudy 070 - Operational Procedures 36 hours

25-29 May 15 Homestudy 091 - VFR Communications 13,5 hours

08-12 Jun 15 Homestudy 092 - IFR Communications 18 hours

22-26 Jun 15Homestudy 050 - Meteorology 58,6 hours

29-03 Jul 15Homestudy 050 - Meteorology 58,6 hours

29/07/2014 DEADLINE for Progress Tests on Online Campus: OPS/COMV/COMI/MET Min. 75%

TBN

Classroom Session 070 - Operational Procedures 4 hours

TBNClassroom Session 091 - VFR Communications 1,5 hours

TBNClassroom Session 092 - IFR Communications 2 hours

TBN

Classroom Session 050 - Meteorology 6,5 hours

- FINAL PROGRESS CHECK

TBN: To be notified.


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