TKI classes

The TKI classes area manages Theory Knowledge Instruction classes alongside practical flight training. It provides a structured way to organise theory courses, schedule class periods, assign flight instructors, and track student enrolment for the theory component of training programmes.

Understanding TKI classes

Theory Knowledge Instruction (TKI) is the classroom-based component of flight training. While the Gradings tab tracks practical flight lessons, TKI classes handle the theory side: subjects like air law, meteorology, navigation, human performance, and other knowledge areas required by aviation regulations.

TKI classes are a setup area, similar to Courses. They are not stored inside individual student records. Instead, a TKI class is a shared entity that multiple students belong to.

How to access the TKI classes area

1. Open Flight training from the main navigation.
2. Navigate to the TKI classes setup area. This is a structural setup section separate from the student training list.

What a TKI class contains

Class start and end dates

• Start date -- the date the theory class begins. This sets the start of the scheduled theory instruction period.
• End date -- the date the theory class ends. This marks the planned completion of the theory instruction period.

Together, these dates define the active period for the class and help with scheduling and planning.

Linked theory courses

Each TKI class is linked to one or more theory courses that define the subjects taught during the class. These might include:

• Air Law
• Meteorology
• Navigation and Radio Navigation
• Human Performance and Limitations
• Aircraft General Knowledge
• Flight Performance and Planning
• Operational Procedures
• Principles of Flight
• Communications

The linked theory courses determine the scope of instruction for the class.

Flight instructor

The flight instructor assigned to the TKI class. This is the theory instructor responsible for delivering the classroom instruction. A theory instructor may be different from the students' practical flight instructors.

Student count

The number of students enrolled in the TKI class. This helps with capacity planning and resource allocation.

Remarks

A free-text field for any additional notes about the class. Use this for scheduling notes, room assignments, special arrangements, or any other information that is relevant to the class but does not fit into the other fields.

How to create a new TKI class

1. Navigate to the TKI classes setup area.
2. Click the option to create a new class.
3. Enter the start date and end date for the class period.
4. Link the theory courses that will be taught in this class.
5. Assign the flight instructor responsible for the theory instruction.
6. Add any relevant remarks (room assignments, scheduling notes, etc.).
7. Save the class.

How to edit an existing TKI class

1. Navigate to the TKI classes setup area.
2. Open the class you want to modify.
3. Update the fields as needed (dates, linked courses, flight instructor, remarks).
4. Save the changes.

As with Courses, be careful when editing a TKI class that already has enrolled students. Changing dates or linked courses may affect students' theory training schedules.

How to review TKI class status

1. Navigate to the TKI classes setup area.
2. Browse the list of classes. Review dates, assigned flight instructors, and student counts.
3. Open a specific class to see its full details including linked theory courses and remarks.

Common tasks

• Set up a new theory class for an intake -- create a TKI class with the appropriate dates, link the required theory courses, and assign a flight instructor before the class start date.
• Check which classes are currently active -- review the TKI classes list and look at start and end dates to identify classes that are currently running.
• Reassign a flight instructor -- open the class and change the flight instructor field if the original flight instructor is unavailable.
• Update class dates -- adjust start or end dates if the theory instruction schedule changes.
• Add a remark about a scheduling change -- use the remarks field to note any changes to the planned schedule, such as room changes or date adjustments.

Good practices

• Keep class naming consistent across the organisation. Use a naming convention that includes the course type and intake period, such as PPL Theory - March 2026 or ATPL TKI Class 2026-Q1. Consistent naming makes it easy to find and filter classes.
• Set up TKI classes before students are enrolled. Having the class structure in place before the start date avoids last-minute setup and ensures students can be linked to the correct class from the beginning.
• Review class setup before the start date to confirm that all linked theory courses are correct, the flight instructor is assigned, and the dates are accurate.
• Use the remarks field to capture useful scheduling information rather than leaving it empty. Notes about room locations, timetable details, or special arrangements are valuable for anyone who needs to reference the class later.
• When a class finishes, review its details to make sure the end date is accurate and any final remarks are recorded. This helps maintain a clean historical record of theory instruction.
• Coordinate TKI class scheduling with practical flight training schedules. Students need adequate time for both theory study and flight lessons, so avoid scheduling conflicts where possible.
• If you need to change the linked theory courses after students have started, communicate the changes clearly to all affected students and flight instructors.