Course: A0844
Long Pre-TPS Course (6 weeks)
Introduction
A full graduate course at a recognised test pilot school is an important qualification
for potential test pilots and flight test engineers, and also represents a significant
investment on the part of the sponsoring organisation.
Many students can benefit immensely by spending a short period of time on a preparatory
course which refreshes the basic academic skills necessary to do well on the full TPS
course. Students who have been out of the classroom for some time, or students without
conventional academic qualifications find a pre-TPS course especially helpful.
The course aims to main components of an undergraduate engineering degree scheme which
are relevant to the topics covered at TPS, including engineering mathematics, physical
sciences, and aeronautical subjects such as performance, stability and control. Students
going on to attend a UK test pilot
school can also study aviation law and R/T procedures, taking the CAA exams if required.
The pre-TPS course is run in Swindon, Wiltshire, which is less than 30 miles from
Boscombe Down, home of ETPS. Hence it is an ideal opportunity for overseas students
to spend some time in the local area, able to concentrate fully on their studies before
their families arrive in the UK for the beginning of the TPS course.
Please don't just take our word for it! This is what the test pilot schools have to
say about pre-course training:
- ETPS
- "Students ... who are academically weak may find great difficulty in coping with
the course and we strongly recommend such pre-course training as a way of reducing risk."
- NTPS
- "Many pilots and engineers selected to attend flight test schools have not had
the opportunity for many years to exercise the academic skills learned in school.
Recognising this ... the objectives are to prepare the students academically in the basic concepts
of mathematics, physics, aerodynamics, aircraft performance and stability and control ..."
Who Should Attend
Student test pilots and flight test engineers prior to starting a full 12-month TPS
course.
Particularly beneficial to students who have been away from the classroom for some years,
or who lack conventional academic qualifications.
Benefits
At the end of the course, students will have the necessary academic background
in the fundamental engineering subjects to tackle the syllabus of a full TPS course.
Course Contents
Course includes 210 hours classroom tuition on the following subjects:
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Mathematics. Arithmetic and algabra, differential and Integral calculus, linear & polynomial equations,
complex numbers, matrix and vector analysis, statistics and probability.
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Physical Sciences. Engineering mechanics (statics & dynamics), aerodynamcics and thermodynamics.
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Aeronautics. Aircraft performance, stability & control.
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Technical Report Writing. Structure and format of reports, writing styles and critical analysis.
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UK Aviation Law. (optional) Up to CAA examination standard.
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UK Radio-Telephony Procedures. (optional) Up to CAA examination standard and issue of
Flight Radio-Telephony Operators Licence.
Course Fees
The 6-week short Pre-TPS course (A0843) is offered for 2002 at US$15,000 per student plus
UK VAT where applicable (currently 17.5%).
The course fee includes all classroom tuition, course notes and textbooks, lunches and refreshments
on tuition days and CAA examination fees where required.
Course Dates
For 2002 course dates, please contact Flight Dynamics Ltd at
enquiries@flightdynamics.demon.co.uk
Course Location
The Pre-TPS course is located in the Wiltshire town of Swindon in the UK.
Exceptionally, courses may be run on demand at other locations, such as adjacent
to other test pilot schools, or in the student's home countries prior to
departure to TPS.
Booking Information
Please contact Flight Dynamics Ltd at
enquiries@flightdynamics.demon.co.uk