Course detail
English in Aviation
FSI-OL0Acad. year: 2026/2027
The course makes the students acquainted with the vocabulary concerning aeronautics and aviation.
Language of instruction
Number of ECTS credits
Assignment to study programme types
Mode of study
Guarantor
Department
Entry knowledge
Knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and communication ability in common English B2.
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
To receive credit for this course students have to obtain at least 40 points by the end of the semester. Points can be obtained for attendance (5 points), presentation in class (up to 45 points) and credit test, which takes place in the 13th week of the semester (up to 60 points). Should students fail to reach at least 40 points at the end of the semester, they can resit the credit test during the exam period.
Aims
The aim is to familiarize the students with the terminology of aeronautics and aircraft in such an extent that enables them to apply their knowledge in practice. Another goal is to enrich their knowledge and improve their communication ability in common language. The course enables the students to learn about atmosphere, forces acting upon the aircraft, about main parts of the aircraft, about its engine and instrument equipment. The students can also improve their communication ability in common English.
Study aids
Prerequisites and corequisites
Basic literature
Philip Shawcross, English for Aircraft system maintenance 1, BELIN, ISBN 2-7011-1461-6 (EN)
Recommended reading
Elearning
Classification of course in study plans
- Programme N-AST-A Master's 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory
- Programme N-LKT-P Master's
specialization STL , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory
specialization TLT , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory - Programme C-AKR-P Lifelong learning
specialization CZS , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective
Type of course unit
Language exercise
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
1. Introduction to OL0 - (division of aircraft, airplane parts)
2. Materials in Aviation
3. Hardware - (tools, fasteners, etc.)
4. Airframe structures - (forces and stresses)
5. Airframe structures - external
6. Airframe structures - internal
7. Airframe structures - control surfaces
8. Maintenance and safety
9. Engines - piston
10. Engines - jet engine, turboprop
11. Systems - hydraulics
12. Fuel
13. Credit test
Elearning