Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1İHA 131Air Law and ATC Procedures2+0+02230.10.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Associate Degree
Department / Program Drone Technology and Operations
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The purpose of this Regulation is to establish the procedures and principles regarding the maintenance system that commercial air transport operators are required to establish in order to maintain the airworthiness of their aircraft.
Course Content International aviation agreements, airworthiness, nationality and registration marks, rules of the air, navigation services, air traffic services, licensing, airports, search and rescue, security, and aircraft accident investigation procedures are covered.
Course Methods and Techniques Lecture, question-and-answer, discussion, practice, and design techniques.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Instructor Ömer Kağan Bağdat
Name of Lecturers Instructor ÖMER KAĞAN BAĞDAT
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). (2026). Unmanned Aircraft Systems Directive (SHT-UAS). Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Directive on the Procedures and Principles for Air Traffic Control Training (SHT-ATCO/TRAINING). General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMI). Air Traffic Services and Aviation Phraseology Training Documents. General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMI). AIP Türkiye (Aeronautical Information Publication). International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Annex 2 – Rules of the Air. International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Annex 11 – Air Traffic Services.
Course Notes Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). (2026). Unmanned Aircraft Systems Directive (SHT-UAS).
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Directive on the Procedures and Principles for Air Traffic Control Training (SHT-ATCO/TRAINING).
General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMI). Air Traffic Services and Aviation Phraseology Training Documents.
General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMI). AIP Türkiye (Aeronautical Information Publication).
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Annex 2 – Rules of the Air.
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Annex 11 – Air Traffic Services.
Documents Sivil Havacılık Genel Müdürlüğü (SHGM). (2026). İnsansız Hava Aracı Sistemleri Talimatı (SHT-İHA). Sivil Havacılık Genel Müdürlüğü (SHGM). Hava Trafik Kontrol Eğitimine İlişkin Usul ve Esaslar Talimatı (SHT-ATCO/EĞİTİM). ** Devlet Hava Meydanları İşletmesi Genel Müdürlüğü (DHMİ). Hava Trafik Hizmetleri ve Havacılık Frazeyolojisi Eğitim Dokümanları. ** Devlet Hava Meydanları İşletmesi Genel Müdürlüğü (DHMİ). AIP Türkiye (Aeronautical Information Publication). ** International Civil Aviation Orga

Course Category
Social Sciences %20
Field %80

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 2 28
Presentation 14 2 28
Mid-terms 1 2 2
Final examination 1 2 2
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 2 60

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 The student will be able to explain fundamental professional concepts.
2 Defines the concept of air traffic services.
3 Defines the concept of air traffic control.
4 Defines the concept of an air traffic controller.
5 Will be able to explain air traffic services.
6 Determines the role of air traffic services within air traffic management.
7 Lists and explains the components of air traffic control services.
8 Explains the alerting service.
9 Will be able to explain in detail the rules of the air applied when providing air traffic services.
10 Lists and explains the general rules of the air.
11 Explains Instrument Flight Rules (IFR).

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Transportation Systems and the Air Transportation System Reading the relevant chapter of the textbook Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). (2026). Unmanned Aircraft Systems Directive (SHT-UAS). Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Directive on the Procedures and Principles for Air Traffic Control Training (SHT-ATCO/TRAINING). General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMI). Air Traffic Services and Aviation Phraseology Training Documents. General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMI). AIP Türkiye (Aeronautical Information Publication). International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Annex 2 – Rules of the Air. International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Annex 11 – Air Traffic Services.
2 Air Traffic System Reading the relevant chapter of the textbook Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). (2026). Unmanned Aircraft Systems Directive (SHT-UAS). Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Directive on the Procedures and Principles for Air Traffic Control Training (SHT-ATCO/TRAINING). General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMI). Air Traffic Services and Aviation Phraseology Training Documents. General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMI). AIP Türkiye (Aeronautical Information Publication). International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Annex 2 – Rules of the Air. International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Annex 11 – Air Traffic Services.
3 Air Traffic Management Reading the relevant chapter of the textbook Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). (2026). Unmanned Aircraft Systems Directive (SHT-UAS). Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Directive on the Procedures and Principles for Air Traffic Control Training (SHT-ATCO/TRAINING). General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMI). Air Traffic Services and Aviation Phraseology Training Documents. General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMI). AIP Türkiye (Aeronautical Information Publication). International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Annex 2 – Rules of the Air. International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Annex 11 – Air Traffic Services.
4 Air Traffic Services Reading the relevant chapter of the textbook Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). (2026). Unmanned Aircraft Systems Directive (SHT-UAS). Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Directive on the Procedures and Principles for Air Traffic Control Training (SHT-ATCO/TRAINING). General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMI). Air Traffic Services and Aviation Phraseology Training Documents. General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMI). AIP Türkiye (Aeronautical Information Publication). International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Annex 2 – Rules of the Air. International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Annex 11 – Air Traffic Services.
5 Air Traffic Control Service Reading the relevant chapter of the textbook Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). (2026). Unmanned Aircraft Systems Directive (SHT-UAS). Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Directive on the Procedures and Principles for Air Traffic Control Training (SHT-ATCO/TRAINING). General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMI). Air Traffic Services and Aviation Phraseology Training Documents. General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMI). AIP Türkiye (Aeronautical Information Publication). International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Annex 2 – Rules of the Air. International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Annex 11 – Air Traffic Services.
6 General Rules of the Air Reading the relevant chapter of the textbook Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). (2026). Unmanned Aircraft Systems Directive (SHT-UAS). Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Directive on the Procedures and Principles for Air Traffic Control Training (SHT-ATCO/TRAINING). General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMI). Air Traffic Services and Aviation Phraseology Training Documents. General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMI). AIP Türkiye (Aeronautical Information Publication). International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Annex 2 – Rules of the Air. International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Annex 11 – Air Traffic Services.
7 Flight Rules Reading the relevant chapter of the textbook Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). (2026). Unmanned Aircraft Systems Directive (SHT-UAS). Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Directive on the Procedures and Principles for Air Traffic Control Training (SHT-ATCO/TRAINING). General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMI). Air Traffic Services and Aviation Phraseology Training Documents. General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMI). AIP Türkiye (Aeronautical Information Publication). International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Annex 2 – Rules of the Air. International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Annex 11 – Air Traffic Services.
8 MIDTERM EXAM
9 Altimeter Setting Procedures Reading the relevant chapter of the textbook Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). (2026). Unmanned Aircraft Systems Directive (SHT-UAS). Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Directive on the Procedures and Principles for Air Traffic Control Training (SHT-ATCO/TRAINING). General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMI). Air Traffic Services and Aviation Phraseology Training Documents. General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMI). AIP Türkiye (Aeronautical Information Publication). International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Annex 2 – Rules of the Air. International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Annex 11 – Air Traffic Services.
10 Flight Plans and Airspaces Reading the relevant chapter of the textbook Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). (2026). Unmanned Aircraft Systems Directive (SHT-UAS). Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Directive on the Procedures and Principles for Air Traffic Control Training (SHT-ATCO/TRAINING). General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMI). Air Traffic Services and Aviation Phraseology Training Documents. General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMI). AIP Türkiye (Aeronautical Information Publication). International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Annex 2 – Rules of the Air. International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Annex 11 – Air Traffic Services.
11 Signs and Markings Reading the relevant chapter of the textbook Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). (2026). Unmanned Aircraft Systems Directive (SHT-UAS). Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Directive on the Procedures and Principles for Air Traffic Control Training (SHT-ATCO/TRAINING). General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMI). Air Traffic Services and Aviation Phraseology Training Documents. General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMI). AIP Türkiye (Aeronautical Information Publication). International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Annex 2 – Rules of the Air. International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Annex 11 – Air Traffic Services.
12 Significant Events in Air Traffic Reading the relevant chapter of the textbook Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). (2026). Unmanned Aircraft Systems Directive (SHT-UAS). Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Directive on the Procedures and Principles for Air Traffic Control Training (SHT-ATCO/TRAINING). General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMI). Air Traffic Services and Aviation Phraseology Training Documents. General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMI). AIP Türkiye (Aeronautical Information Publication). International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Annex 2 – Rules of the Air. International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Annex 11 – Air Traffic Services.
13 Organizations Reading the relevant chapter of the textbook Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). (2026). Unmanned Aircraft Systems Directive (SHT-UAS). Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Directive on the Procedures and Principles for Air Traffic Control Training (SHT-ATCO/TRAINING). General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMI). Air Traffic Services and Aviation Phraseology Training Documents. General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMI). AIP Türkiye (Aeronautical Information Publication). International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Annex 2 – Rules of the Air. International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Annex 11 – Air Traffic Services.
14 Air Transportation Reading the relevant chapter of the textbook Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). (2026). Unmanned Aircraft Systems Directive (SHT-UAS). Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Directive on the Procedures and Principles for Air Traffic Control Training (SHT-ATCO/TRAINING). General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMI). Air Traffic Services and Aviation Phraseology Training Documents. General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMI). AIP Türkiye (Aeronautical Information Publication). International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Annex 2 – Rules of the Air. International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Annex 11 – Air Traffic Services.
15 Flight Levels Reading the relevant chapter of the textbook Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). (2026). Unmanned Aircraft Systems Directive (SHT-UAS). Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Directive on the Procedures and Principles for Air Traffic Control Training (SHT-ATCO/TRAINING). General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMI). Air Traffic Services and Aviation Phraseology Training Documents. General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMI). AIP Türkiye (Aeronautical Information Publication). International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Annex 2 – Rules of the Air. International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Annex 11 – Air Traffic Services.
16 Final

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15
C1 3
C2 4
C3 4
C4 4
C5 4
C6 3
C7 5
C8 4
C9 5 5
C10 5 5
C11 4

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant