Large Aircraft Performance and Planning

Course aim

The aim of this course is to introduce students to the procedures used when planning operations undertaken by large transport category aircraft.

Course content

This course covers the key elements of large aircraft performance applicable to Airline Operations. Focusing on the critical areas of take-off, en route and landing performance the course also covers factors dealing with optimum range performance for turbine aircraft with an emphasis on developing a basic understanding of the requirements for the safe and efficient management of performance in large aircraft.

Textbook(s)

Aviation Theory Centre 2002, Aeroplane Performance Planning and Loading for The Airline Transport Pilot, Aviation Theory Centre, Williamstown, Victoria

1985, Boeing 727 Performance and Operating Handbook, (Abbreviated), Australian Government Publishing Service, Canberra

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, Mid-Term Test

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.