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Theory of instrument flying

Summary

The course is based on module 022, Aeronautical Instruments, Module 040, Human Performance and Limitations and Module 070, Operating Procedures. Follows up on the course Aircraft Instrumentation I and Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering in Aviation I. The content is focused on the description of principles and functions of instruments and avionics systems of modern airplanes designed for instruments flying, as well as on knowledge of instrument flying legislation and procedures for instrument flying, including procedures for low visibility operations.

Literature

WYATT, David. Aircraft Flight Instruments and Guidance Systems: principles, operations and maintenance. London: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2015. ISBN 978-11-38133-14-3 

Advised literature

SPITZER, Cary R.: Digital Avionics Handbook. CRC Press, 2017. ISBN 978-1-13807-698-3 


Language of instruction čeština
Code 342-3351
Abbreviation TLPP
Course title Theory of instrument flying
Coordinating department Institute of Transport
Course coordinator Ing. Jiří Hořínka