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Commercial Pilot Licence Practicum 1 JQ

Unit Code: HES1955JQ




Duration

Contact Hours

Campus

Prerequisite

Corequisite


1 Semester

73 Hours

External Venue

 
Nil
 

HES1950JQ  (Recommended, to be completed prior to HES1955JQ)

Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points

Related Course/s:

From semester 1, 2012 onwards, this unit will be delivered under the unit code and title of HES1955 Commercial Pilot Licence Practicum 1 (JQ3 students to remain in HES1955JQ). Please follow the link for more information on unit content.
 
 
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Aims & Objectives:

To consolidate the procedural aspects of cross-country flight and instruct the student in visual night flying. The student will also receive instruction on night flying procedures. A significant portion of pilot in command flight time will be accrued as part of this unit.

At the completion of this unit of study the student should be able to:
  • Demonstrate proficiency in flight at night considering all legal operational requirements.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in night circuit operations.
  • Use radio navigation aids and GPS for en-route navigation.
  • Explain the physiological effects and illusions associated with night and instrument flying 
  • Demonstrate sound aircraft and engine handling.
  • Describe the physiological effects and illusions associated with instrument and night flying.
  • Apply the theory and practical knowledge gained to achieve a night first solo.

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Teaching Methods:

Pre and Post-flight briefing
Practical Flight Instruction in Aircraft and Simulator

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Assessment:

Practical Examination: 100%

Training for night solo and instrument flight are competency based and while progressive assessment occurs throughout the flying training the unit requires that the student successfully pass a night flight solo check.

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Generic Skills Outcomes:

  • Analysis skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Communication skills
  • Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems

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Content:

5 hours dual instruction, 25 hours solo flight time and 3 hours of simulator instruction comprising Pilot in Command and night flying training. 15 hours of pre-flight and post flight briefing are delivered for the flying and simulator sequences. Additionally the student will require at least 25 hours for flight planning and pre-flight preparation for cross-country command sequences.

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Textbooks:

Cessna Aircraft Corporation, C172S Pilot Operating Handbook
Oxford Aviation VFR Standard Operating Procedures.
Oxford Aviation Commercial Pilot Notes.
Rob Avery, Instrument Rating Study Guide
Oxford Aviation, IFR Standard Operating Procedures.
Oxford Aviation, Command Instrument Rating Notes.
Oxford Aviation, Global Positioning Systems Notes.

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References:

Civil Aviation Safety Authority, VFR Day Syllabus.
Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Civil Aviation Orders.
Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Aeronautical Information Publication.
Civil Aviation Safety Authority, En Route Supplement Australia.
Airservices, WAC, PCA, VTC, VNC, ERC (Low) and TAC.
Civil Aviation Safety Authority form 206 01/2003 (NVFR test form).
Departure & Approach Procedures East & West.

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