| CODE | AET4004 | |||||||||
| TITLE | Aviation Legislation 2 | |||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 04 - Years 4, 5 in Modular UG or PG Cert Course | |||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 6 | |||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 6 | |||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Institute of Aerospace Technologies | |||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit covers the theoretical knowledge related to advanced concepts of Air Law, as required for Commercial Pilot and Air Transport Pilot licenses (approved by EASA or similar): ICAO DOC 4444 – Air Traffic Management: Scope and purpose; Definitions; ATS system capacity and Air Traffic Flow Management; ATC clearances; horizontal speed control restrictions; change from IFR to VFR flight; wake turbulence; altimeter-setting procedures; position reporting; operation and meteorological information reporting; separation methods and minima; separation in the vicinity of aerodromes and other separation procedures; arrival and departure procedures; procedures for aerodrome control service; radar services; air traffic advisory service; emergency procedures. ICAO Annex 14 Volume 1 – Aerodrome Design and Operations: Introduction; the aerodrome reference point, pavement strengths and declared distances; conditions of the movement area; The runway, clearway and stopway; taxiways; visual aids for navigation – markings, markers, lights and signs; visual aids for obstacle avoidance and demarcation of restricted areas. ICAO Annex 14 Volume 1 – Supplementary Guidance Material: Declared distances; radio-altimeter operating areas; approach lighting; Aerodrome services, equipment and installations: Rescue and firefighting; apron management services; ground servicing of aircraft. ICAO Annex 9 – Facilitation: Introduction and definitions; entry and departure of aircraft, crew, cargo, passengers and baggage. ICAO Annex 12 – Search and Rescue: Introduction; the general organisation; operating procedures for non-SAR crews; search and rescue signals. ICAO Annex 17 – Security: Introduction and definitions; preventive security measures; management of response to acts of unlawful interference; operator security programmes. Other security considerations: ICAO Annex 2 Attachment B, ICAO Annex 6 Chapter 13, ICAO Annex 14 Chapter 3 and ICAO DOC 4444. ICAO Annex 13 – Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation: Introduction and definitions; Applicability. Study-unit Aims: The study-unit aims to cover topics of aviation law for commercial and air transport pilots additional to those specified in AET3002. It addresses air traffic management, aerodromes, facilitation, search and rescue, security and aircraft accident and incident investigation obligations. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Describe the air traffic management setup under ICAO DOC 4444; - Explain the general design of aerodromes, key definitions and signage, markings and lighting used; - Describe rescue services available in aerodromes; - Explain the rights and obligations during facilitation; - Explain search-and-rescue protocols and procedures; - Describe procedures associated with security of aircraft and flight; - Explain the fundamentals of ICAO Annex 13. 2. Skills By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Apply the knowledge of ICAO DOC 4444 in flight operations; - Use signage, markings and lighting to navigate on an airfield; - Assess aerodrome rescue service facilities in the event of emergencies; - Contribute effectively to facilitation within regulation; - Follow search-and-rescue protocols and procedures in the event of the need of assistance; - Contribute effectively to the security of the aircraft and flight. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Main texts: - CAE Oxford Aviation Academy Volume 1 – Air Law, CAE Oxford Aviation Academy. - EASA ATPL Training - Air Law, Jeppesen, ISBN: 978-0-88487-065-4. |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Pre-Requisite Study-unit: AET3002 | |||||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Online Learning | |||||||||
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