ICAO Aviation English Course for Cadets Entry Pilots & FO’s
The aircraft – what systems are part of it and how do they function?
ICAO Aviation English for Pre Cadet Entry Pilots.
Sky Aviation International ICAO courses are designed to assist those concerned with meeting the ICAO language proficiency requirements.
Foundation Module, including General Aviation English
The Foundation Module provides general English tuition, adopting an integrated skills approach. The course concentrates on structure and usage, oral communication, vocabulary development and listening and reading comprehension. It also introduces English in a general aviation context in preparation for the final phase of the training.
Operational Module, including English for the Working Aviation Environment
The Operational Module, aiming at ICAO Level 4 covers general English and English for the working aviation environment, including R/T phraseology. The aim of this module is to improve trainees’ communicative competence with particular reference to the six ICAO language proficiency descriptors – pronunciation, structure, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension and interaction. Course participants will develop their listening skills with authentic recordings and practise using the functional language and vocabulary required in both standard and non-standard aviation situations.
Duration of training
It is difficult to predict how long an individual trainee may require to reach a specified level. The rate of language acquisition differs with each individual, and depends on their entry level of English, linguistic ability and their mother tongue. We recommend a minimum course duration of 8 weeks for all trainees.
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Trainees who are at ICAO level 2 should initially follow an Intensive general English course.
English Language Courses
Intensive English Courses
Our Intensive courses have established the firm foundation on which all our teaching is based. They offer a choice of programmes for everyone who needs an improved level of English for academic, social or professional reasons.
| Courses of 20, 25, or 30 lessons per week | |
| every level from Beginner to Advanced | |
| multi-national classes | |
| constant monitoring and regular progress tests | |
| homework and directed study assignments | |
| reduced fees for long-term study |
Your Choice of English Course
When you enroll with Sky Aviation, you can select the number of lessons per week which suits you best, and the course duration which meets your needs. You can be sure that if you are a complete beginner or if you already have a good command of the language, there will be a class suitable for you.
Your English Classes
You will study in a lively international atmosphere with others whose levels of English are similar to your own. You will be taught by a team of two or three teachers, who encourage participation and interaction between members of the group – and English is the only language you will use!
Your English Lessons
Your lessons will be stimulating and effective, with a variety of activities to develop your confidence, knowledge and skills:
If you follow a course of 25 or 30 lessons per week, you will have the additional benefit of language extension and supplementary skills.
Outside your scheduled timetable, you will be able to use the multi-media learning centre, with computers, internet access, TV, DVD, reference library and private study facilities. Everything you need for enjoyable and successful study.
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The aircraft – what systems are part of it and how do they function?
How it works
An object in flight is constantly engaging in a tug of war between the opposing forces of lift, weight (gravity), thrust and drag. Flight depends on these forces – whether the lift force is greater than the weight force and whether thrust is greater than drag (friction) forces. Lift and drag are considered aerodynamic forces because they exist due to the movement of an object (such as a plane) through the air. The weight pulls down on the plane opposing the lift created by air flowing over the wing. Thrust is generated by the propeller (engine) and opposes drag caused by air resistance. During take-off, thrust must counteract drag and lift must counteract the weight before the plane can become airborne. If a plane or bird flies straight at a constant speed:
- lift force upwards = weight force downwards (so the plane/bird stays at a constant height)
- thrust force forwards = opposing force of drag (so the plane/bird stays at a constant speed).
If the forces are not equal or balanced, the object will speed up, slow down or change direction towards the greatest force. For example, if a plane’s engine produces more thrust, it will accelerate. The acceleration increases air speed past the wing, which increases lift so the plane gains altitude. Then, because the plane is moving faster, drag (air resistance) is increased, which slows the plane from speeding up as quickly until thrust and drag are equal again. The plane can now remain at a constant but greater height. A plane can lose altitude by reducing thrust. Drag becomes greater than thrust and the plane slows down. This reduces lift and the plane descends. Logged in students can download the Principals of Flight manual here