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BAK Theory

Basair Aviation College is distinctive in its delivery of theory.  The Basic Aeronautical Knowledge (BAK) module is delivered over 105 hours and covers;

  • Aerodynamics
  • Performance
  • Meteorology
  • Human Factors
  • Navigation
  • Air Law
  • Aircraft General Knowledge

The theory is delivered in a dynamic and interesting way.  There are several case studies of accidents, many class activities with hands on learning, videos, trips to maintenance companies, practical demonstrations and all lectures are delivered with powerpoint teaching aids.

Lectures go for 3 hours, with a short break half way through.  Students are required to do the pre-reading before each lecture, which may include studying a case study of an accident.

The course has been designed for students that aspire to be commercial pilots, and therefore covers the content in a greater depth than typicall BAK courses. The aim of the course is not just to get students to pass the BAK exam, but to give students a deep understanding of the concepts and a passion for all aspects of aviation.  When students graduate from the BAK course, they can continue their journey to the Private Pilot Licence theory course and then the Commercial Pilot Licence theory course.

Students have five in-house assessments during the course, to get feedback on their progress.  At the completion of the course, students will be well placed to get an excellent mark in their Basic Aeronautical Knowledge exam.

The theory schedule is set out below.

Theory Curriculum

Session
Lecture
01 Orientation Day
02 Air Law 1 - Documents and Licences
03 AGK 1 - Aircraft Knowledge
04 MET 1 - Understanding Weather Reports
05 HUF 1 - Basic Health and Anatomy
06 HUF 2 - Safety Management
07 Aerodynamics 1 - Wings, Lift and Drag
08 Aerodynamics 2 - Flight Control
09 Aerodynamics 3 - S&L, Climbing and Descending
10 Aerodynamics 4 - Stalls, spins, turning
11 RadioTelephony
12 Air Law 2 - Rules of the Air
13 Circuits 1 - Circuit Rules
14 Circuits 2 - Case Study
15 Class D
16 Flight Instruments 1 - Gyroscopic Instruments
17 Flight Instruments 2 - Magnetic Compass
18 Flight Instruments 3 - Pressure Instruments
19 Aerodynamics 5 - Taxi, Take Off and Landing
20 Aerodynamics 6 - Wake and other turbulence\
21 Revision
22 Systems 1 - Engine Systems and Instruments
23 Systems 2 - Fuel Systems
24 Systems 3 - Engine Emergencies
25 Systems 4 - Aeroplane Support Systems
26 Performance 1 - Weight Limitations
27 Performance 2 - Calculations and Conversions
28 Performance 3 - Take-Off and Landings
29 Performance 4 - Exercises
30 Performance 5 - Loading and Balance
31 Performance 6 - Airworthiness
32 HUF 3 - Sensory Illusions
33 Navigation
34 HUF4 - Decision Making and concepts of stress
35 MET 2 - Local Weather

 

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Last Updated ( Monday, 18 July 2011 17:42 )