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Air Transport Pilot Licence Theory 2

Unit Code: HES4901A




Duration

Contact Hours

Campus

Prerequisite

Corequisite


1 Semester

108 hours (nominally 7 hours per week)

External Venue

 
Nil

Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points

Related Course/s:

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Aims & Objectives:

To provide the student with an understanding of heavy jet flight planning and performance to the level required for operational situations encountered in the airline industry at an Air Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) level.

After successfully completing this unit you will be able to:
1. Explain the planning and operational factors that impact on flying operations at the ATPL level.
2. Apply the principles of heavy jet flight planning to quickly and accurately plan flying operations for the B727 to Civil Aviation Safety (CASA) ATPL standards.
3. Describe the performance factors that impact on flying operations at the ATPL level.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the unit material sufficient to pass the CASA Air Transport Pilot Licence theory examinations for Performance and Loading, and Flight Planning

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Teaching Methods:

Classroom

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Assessment:

  • Examination 60%. 
  • Continuous assessment tests covering the following (40% overall)
    o Performance and Loading
    o Flight Planning

CASA ATPL Examinations may be undertaken by the student in addition to the above examinations. Where the student’s aggregate mark for the CASA examinations exceeds that of the continuous assessment component, the CASA mark will be used for that component.

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Generic Skills Outcomes:

You will be provided with feedback on your progress in attaining the following generic skills:
  • Analysis skills, 
  • Problem solving skills, 
  • Communications skills, 
  • Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems, and
  • Ability to work independently

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Content:

This unit of study provides the student with an understanding of the following areas of aviation knowledge to the level required for the award of an ATPL by (CASA).
  • Performance and Loading
  • Flight Planning

The unit content follows the requirements as specified in the CASA approved ATPL Syllabus (aeroplanes and helicopters) as amended.

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Textbooks:

Civil Aviation Safety Authority, 2001, Boeing 727 Performance and Operating Handbook (abbreviated) for use in ATPL(A) planning exam, Airservices Australia, Canberra

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References:

 
Nil

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