Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Duration
Contact Hours
Campus
Prerequisite
Corequisite
1 Semester
120 hours (nominally 10 hours per week)
External Venue
Nil
Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points
A unit in the Associate Degree of Aviation - Jetstar Stream Bachelor of Aviation, Bachelor of Aviation/ Bachelor of Commerce,
To give students an understanding of flight planning, air law & procedures, navigation theory, meteorology, aircraft general knowledge, aerodynamics and human performance and limitations, to the level required of a Private Pilot as detailed in the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) day Visual Flight Rules (VFR) syllabus.After successfully completing this unit you will be able to: Explain the environmental, engineering and human factors that impact on flying operations at the Private Pilot level. Apply safely and accurately the theoretical component of flying operations at the private pilot level. Demonstrate an understanding of the unit material sufficient to pass the CASA Private Pilot Licence theory examination
Classroom
Examination 50%. Continuous assessment tests covering the following (50% overall)o Pre solo knowledgeo Pre area solo knowledgeo Basic aeronautical knowledgeo Flight Radio Operators Licence The student in addition to the above examinations may undertake the CASA PPL examination. Where the student’s mark for the CASA examination exceeds that of the continuous assessment component, the CASA mark will be used for that component.
The student in addition to the above examinations may undertake the CASA PPL examination. Where the student’s mark for the CASA examination 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 Private Pilot Licence (PPL) by CASA so that they may apply that knowledge to the conduct of Private Pilot Licence flight operations Flight PlanningAir Law & Procedures NavigationMeteorologyAircraft General Knowledge Aerodynamics TheoryHuman Performance and limitations The unit content follows the requirements as specified in the CASA approved Day Visual Flight Rules Syllabus 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 Private Pilot Licence level.
The unit content follows the requirements as specified in the CASA approved Day Visual Flight Rules Syllabus 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 Private Pilot Licence level.
Tait B, 2008, VFR [Day] Study Guide for the CASA Private Pilot Licence Examination, Issue 12, Bob Tait’s Aviation School, RedcliffTait B, 2008, VFR (Day) Study Guide for Student Pilots – BAK including Human Performance and Limitations, Issue 14, Bob Tait’s Aviation School, RedcliffRobson D, Waddell M, Buttner H, & Dyer J, 2008, Flight Radio for Pilots VFR Operations, 7th edn, Aviation Theory Centre, CheltenhamTait B, 2008, Human Performance and Limitations, Issue 6, Bob Tait’s Aviation School, Redcliff Cessna, 2008, C172S NAVIII Skyhawk Information Manual, Cessna, Wichita.
Civil Aviation Safety Authority, VFR Day Syllabus (as amended from time to time). Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Civil Aviation Orders, (as amended from time to time).Department of Science and Technology (Bureau of Meteorology), Manual of Aviation Meteorology, 1st edn, Australian Government Publishing Services, 2003.Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Aeronautical Information Publication, (as amended from time to time).
