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ICAO Aviation English for Commercial Pilots. This course overs ICAO levels 3, 4, 5 and 6 and features a range of topics of high interest to airline pilots, as suggested in ICAO Document 9835. The minimum course length is 10 units (officially 10 hours), and can be extended in stages of 10 units to 400 hours. Some online support and weekend Supplementary Classes may also be offered if they suit your needs.

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Topics include

Aerodynamics

Forces in flight
Wing design
Wing characteristics
Aerofoil design
Stalling
Lift and drag
High speed aerodynamics
Shock waves
Low and high speed buffet
Speed margins
Load factor limits
Adverse effects
High altitude flight
Stability
Ceiling
Climbing
Range and endurance

Electrical

Electrical systems
Electrical terms
Electrical circuits
Generators
Direct current DC
Alternating current AC
Alternators
Ram air turbine
Output conversion
Electrical distribution
Batteries
Miscellaneous
Output conversion

Engines and Propellers

Major manufacturers
Jet engine types
Combustion cycle
Jet engine construction
Intakes
Fan
Compressor
Turbine
Free turbine
Multi spool engines
Exhaust
Reverse thrust
Noises
Thrust and power augmentation
Engine starting relight and protection
Engine efficiency
Engine instruments
Engine control
Thrust lever positions
Auxiliary power unit
Propellers
Propeller aerodynamics
Piston engines
Engine lubrication
Fuel
Refuelling and measurement

Fire Protection

Smoke detection systems
Fire detection systems
Fire extinguishing systems
Onboard fire extinguishers

Flight Controls

Basic control types
Flight control assistance
Control effects
Wing augmentation
Advanced control features
High lift devices
Stall protection

Human Factors

Human factors
Information processing
Crew resource management
Optical illusions
Physical effects

Hydraulics, Pressurization and Oxygen

Hydraulic systems
Hydraulic fluids
System components
Backup systems
Bleed air systems
Pressurization systems
Air-conditioning systems
Humidity control
Oxygen

Ice Protection and Warning

Ice detection
Ice removal and protection

Instruments

Gyroscopes
Compasses
Indicators
Pitot and static instruments
Navigation instruments
Pitot and static measurement
Temperature measurement
Angle of attack

Meteorology

International standard atmosphere
Temperature
Pressure
Density
Relative humidity and dew point
Levels and pressure
Clouds
Tropopause
Isothermal and inversion
Precipitation
Visibility and runway visual range
Fog and mist
Aircraft icing
Jet streams
Clear air turbulence
Thunderstorms
Microbursts
Mountain waves
Wind
Tri cell theory
Thermal equator
Intertropical convergence zone
Local winds
Tropical revolving storms
Air masses
Pressure systems
Frontal systems
Other phenomenon
Weather radar
Volcanic ash
Forecasts and reports

Navigation and Auto Flight

Navigation and auto flight systems
Hyperbolic navigation
Satellite navigation
Doppler navigation
Inertial navigation
High latitude flying
Fly by wire
Air data computer
EFIS systems
Flight management systems
Auto flight systems
Alert and warning systems
General navigation

Navigation Theory

Direction
Maps
Time
Point of no return
Critical point

Operational

Documentation
Airport operations
LAHSO Land and hold short operations
SIMOPS Simultaneous runway operations
SODROPS Simultaneous opposite direction runway operations
Long range operations
ETOPS Extended twin engine operations
Operational requirements
Polar routes
Instrument approaches
Microwave landing systems
Direction finding
ILS protection
Low visibility operations
Minimum altitudes
MOCA, MORA, MEA
Departures and arrivals
Cruising levels
RVSM Operations
RVSM equipment
Turning
Navigation requirements
Collision avoidance
Lighting
Radio
Search and rescue
Fire fighting RFFS
Wake turbulence
Instrument procedures
PANS OPS
Air traffic management
Fuel planning
Crosswinds
Dangerous goods
Maintenance
Minimum equipment list MEL
Configuration deviation list CDL
Briefings and checklists
Safety requirements

Performance

Takeoff performance
WAT limits
Runway distances
Balanced field length
Runway alignment
Stopping performance
Performance definitions
Segments
Gross and net
Obstacle clearance
Performance improvement
Engine failure procedures
Speeds
Runway condition
Noise abatement
Tail strike
Landing performance
Go around performance
Enroute performance
Miscellaneous

Radio

Radiotelephony
Radio equipment
VORTAC TACAN
Radar
ACARS

Reference Speeds

Airspeeds
Performance speeds
Stall speeds
Miscellaneous speeds
Approach segment speeds
Landing speeds
Speeds and effects

Runways and Airport Facilities

Aerodrome categories
Taxiway markings
Airport signs
Runway markings
Approach lighting
Runway lighting
Taxiway lighting
Approach slope guidance
Visual docking guidance

Undercarriage, Tyres and Brakes

Undercarriage design
Retraction and extension
Brakes
Tyres
Aquaplaning and hydroplaning
Aircraft and pavement classification

Weight and Balance

Aircraft weight
Aircraft balance

Hong Kong

Aviation English Asia has been offering part time and full time courses in Hong Kong since 2009.

All courses are available in Hong Kong. Check the schedule above for details.

Vietnam

Aviation English Asia has been offering part time courses in Vietnam since 2014.

All courses are available in Vietnam - typically every 8 weeks, or by special arrangement.

Taiwan

ICAO Aviation English, English for Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, Technicians and Mechanics, and English for Flight Attendants are available in Taipei, Tainan and Kaosiung.

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