Earth - its shape, parameters and properties. Aeronautical charts and their use. Measuring time. Dead reckoning. Radionavigation aids. Global navigation satellite systems. Air traffic services routes and their design.
Department of Vehicle Technology
Manufacturers responsibility, responsibilities of operator and professional supervising. Legislation in area of airworthiness. International and national standards. Static solidity of aircraft structures. Aeroelasticity. Inherent and operational reliability of aircraft structure. Fatigue strength. Aircraft structure lifetime presumption.
History, definitions, terminology, basic rules. VFR/IFR. Basics of aerodynamics. Propulsion of aircraft. Aircraft design. Basics of navigation, radio navigation. Weight, balance, performance. Flight planning, optimization of speed and heights, minimum fuel. Limitations of operation, maintenance, service life of aircraft. Traffic management, ground handling, security. Air crew. Airlines and economics. Space technologies.
The Earth: latitude and longitude. Reference systems. Circles on the Earth and distance. Calculations. Time. Magnetism and sirections. Wind and Speed: Course, heading, track. Calculations: navigation computer – conversions, TAS, rates. Calculations: 1 in 60 and navigation computer – track and GS. Projections. Charts. VFR navigation. Nav Log preparation and use. Navigation display. Navigation in remote and oceanic areas.