Course detail

English in Aviation

FSI-OL0 Acad. year: 2026/2027 Winter semester

The course makes the students acquainted with the vocabulary concerning aeronautics and aviation. 

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

2

Supervisor

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.

The study programmes with the given course

Programme N-AST-A: Aerospace Technology, Master's, compulsory

Programme N-LKT-P: Aerospace Technology , Master's
specialization STL: Aircraft Design, compulsory

Programme N-LKT-P: Aerospace Technology , Master's
specialization TLT: Airtransport and Airport Technology, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Language exercise

26 hours, compulsory

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