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Information
| Code | SD0400 |
| Name | Basic Paragliding Traning |
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Label | NFE Non-Field Elective Courses (University) UCC University Common Course |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. SIRRI KÜÇÜKARSLAN |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör. SIRRI KÜÇÜKARSLAN
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Öğr. Gör. SIRRI KÜÇÜKARSLAN (A Group) (Ins. in Charge) Öğr. Gör. SIRRI KÜÇÜKARSLAN (B Group) (Ins. in Charge) |
Course Goal / Objective
To provide students with enough ground to work with paragliding and to teach their theoretical knowledge
Course Content
Mainly providing the theoretical flight information of the paragliding and the ground works with practice.
Course Precondition
be fit for sports
Resources
THK training notes
Notes
Internet videos
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explain the basic principles of light aircraft and paragliding. |
| LO02 | Simulates student with pre-flight basics and ground work. |
| LO03 | Explain the effects of weather and its movements on paragliding. |
| LO04 | Explain the basics of aerodynamics |
| LO05 | Explain the emergencies that may be encountered during the flight. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Light Aircraft and Paragliding | What do you understand by the term aircraft? Research the aircraft | |
| 2 | Importance of paragliding education and Paragliding Accidents. Parts of Paraglidingi Paragliding Equipment | Investigation of paragliding accidents | |
| 3 | Ground Work -Paraglider Folding -Flat Takeoff | Research the paragliding takeoff techniques. | |
| 4 | Aerodynamics -Benolli Principle- How a Paraglider Flies - Angle of Attack | Research the areas where the Benolli principle is used. | |
| 5 | Aerodynamics -Benolli Principle- How a Paraglider Flies - Angle of Attack - Ground Work Straight Take Off | Come back by repeating the movements to be done in the groundwork | |
| 6 | Glide Angle - Propulsion - Wind Intensity and Direction Determination - Ground Study Straight Take-off | How wind is formed | |
| 7 | Wind Speed - Air Speed - Landing Considerations - Ground Work Straight Take Off | Learn about the speed of the paraglider | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Study the topics covered during the semester | |
| 9 | Meteorology -Wind direction -Turbulence -Thermal -Clouds - | Why is meteorology important in paragliding? Please search. | |
| 10 | Meteorology -Wind direction -Turbulence -Thermal -Clouds - Ground Studies Straight Takeoff | Investigate the causes of turbulence... | |
| 11 | Air Traffic Rules - Ground Work - Reverse Takeoff | Are air traffic rules necessary for paragliding? | |
| 12 | Groundwork - Reverse Takeoff in Strong Winds - Ways to avoid drift | Under what conditions is a reverse take-off necessary? | |
| 13 | Possible Emergencies -Reverse Take-off | What kind of emergencies can occur with paragliding? | |
| 14 | Ground Work Safety in Straight and Reverse Takeoff techniques | Investigate what are the safety precautions to be taken during take-off. | |
| 15 | Ground Work Straight and Reverse Takeoff | Review the points to be considered in reverse take-off | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Repetition of theoretical topics during the semester and watching videos about applications... | |
| 17 | Term Examss | -Repetition of theoretical topics during the semester and watching videos about applications... |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 80 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,20 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||