Peter Wild: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2024 |
| Name | Mr Peter Wild |
| Address | 8000 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| wildp@ethz.ch | |
| Department | Mechanical and Process Engineering |
| Relationship | Lecturer |
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| 151-0227-00L | Basics of Air Transport (Aviation I) | 4 credits | 3G | P. Wild | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | In general the course explains the main principles of air transport and elaborates on simple interdisciplinary topics. Working on broad 14 different topics like aerodynamics, manufacturers, airport operations, business aviation, business models etc. the students get a good overview in air transportation. The program is taught in English and we provide 11 different experts/lecturers. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | The goal is to understand and explain basics, principles and contexts of the broader air transport industry. Further, we provide the tools for starting a career in the air transport industry. The knowledge may also be used for other modes of transport. Ideal foundation for Aviation II - Management of Air Transport. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | Weekly: 1h independent preparation; 2h lectures and 1 h training with an expert in the respective field Concept: This course will be tought as Aviation I. A subsequent course - Aviation II - covers the "Management of Air Transport". Content: Transport as part of the overall transportation scheme; Aerodynamics; Aircraft (A/C) Designs & Structures; A/C Operations; Aviation Law; Maintenance & Manufacturers; Airport Operations & Planning; Aviation Security; ATC & Airspace; Air Freight; General Aviation; Business Jet Operations; Business models within Airline Industry; Military Aviation. Technical visit: This course includes a guided tour at Zurich Airport and Dubendorf Airfield (baggage sorting system, apron, Tower & Radar Simulator at Skyguide Dubendorf). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | Preparation materials & slides are provided prior to each class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | Literature will be provided by the lecturers, respectively there will be additional Information upon registration (normally available in Moodle) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | The lecture is planned as class teaching. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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