Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Duration
Contact Hours
Campus
Prerequisite
Corequisite
1 Semester
92 hours (nominally 8 hours per week)
External Venue
HES1900A
Nil
Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points
A unit of study in the Associate Degree of Aviation - Jetstar Stream Bachelor of Aviation, Bachelor of Aviation/ Bachelor of Commerce ,
To build upon HES1900A developing the student’s knowledge and skills to the more demanding standards required of a commercial pilot holding a Single Engine Command Instrument Rating (SECIR) as specified in the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) day Visual Flight Rules VFR and Instrument Flight (CAO 40.2.1) syllabi After successfully completing this unit the student will be able to: 1. Explain the environmental, engineering and human factors that impact on flying operations at the commercial pilot level, including flight under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) 2. Apply safely and accurately the theoretical component of flying operations at the commercial pilot level both VFR and IFR. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of the unit material sufficient to pass the CASA Commercial Pilot Licence theory examinations for Performance and Flight Planning, Air Law and Procedures and navigation. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of the unit material sufficient to pass the CASA IREX examination
Classroom
Examination 50%. Continuous assessment tests covering the following (50% overall)o Flight Planning o Air law and Procedureso Navigation.o Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) for IFR CASA CPL 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.
CASA CPL 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.
Analysis skills, Problem solving skills, Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems, and Ability to work independently
This unit of study provides the student with an introduction to the following areas of aviation knowledge to the level required for the award of a Commercial Pilot Licence by CASA. Aeroplane type knowledgePerformance and Flight PlanningAir Law and ProceduresNavigationInstrument FlightGlobal Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) to IFR standard The unit content follows the requirements as specified in the CASA approved Day Visual Flight Rules Syllabus and Instrument Rating Syllabus (CAO 40.2.1) as amended. The unit of study includes threat and error management applicable to each of the knowledge areas and the application of threat and error management in an airborne environment at the Commercial Pilot Licence level.
The unit content follows the requirements as specified in the CASA approved Day Visual Flight Rules Syllabus and Instrument Rating Syllabus (CAO 40.2.1) as amended. The unit of study includes threat and error management applicable to each of the knowledge areas and the application of threat and error management in an airborne environment at the Commercial Pilot Licence level.
Tait B, 2008, CPL Air Law, Issue 7, Bob Tait’s Aviation School, Redcliff Tait B, 2008, CPL Performance, Issue 3, Bob Tait’s Aviation School, Redcliff Tait B, 2008, CPL Navigation, Issue 2, Bob Tait’s Aviation School, Redcliff Tait B, 2008, Instrument Rating Study Guide, Bob Tait’s Aviation School, Redcliff Avery R, 2008, IREX – Instrument Rating Examination 4 Complete Practice Exam Papers, Av Facts ATPL Training, Bassendean, WA
Civil Aviation Safety Authority or Jeppesen equivalent of: Departure and Approach Procedure Charts, Enroute Charts, and Terminal Area Charts, (as amended from time to time).Avionics Fundamentals, 1974, United Airlines. Janes, Janes Avionics, 1989-1990.Technical Extension Services,1986, (24-426) Radio Navigation Aids, Perth, Technical Publications Trust.Civil Aviation Safety Authority, VFR Day Syllabus, as amended from time to time. Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Civil Aviation Orders, Amendments, as amended fro time to time.Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Aeronautical Information Publication, as amended fro time to time.Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Operational Notes (CASA), NDB, VOR, and DME.
