Cross Country 3

Course aim

Carry out cross country flight and aircraft handling to a commercial pilot standard and be recommended for the CASA commercial pilot flight test.

Course content

Flight planning, performance and preparation; departure  and entry procedures controlled and in controlled aerodromes; diversions and simulated in-flight emergencies; flight of more than 300 NM incorporating two away landings; flight outside and within controlled airspace; en route navigation under visual and instrument flight rules (VFR & IFR).

Textbook(s)

., FTA Electronic Theory Manuals

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
AERO 5008	Cross Country 2

Students must hold a Class II Medical with at least 6 months validity. Students must also hold a Class I Medical that is valid for the entire duration of the course study period they are enrolling in as it is a requirement of the CPL Test. Students must remain compliant with the Aviation Academy's Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP). Students must have passed all 7 CASA CPL Theory Exams. Students must hold a valid Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC).

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Practical (Students are assigned an instructor for the duration of the course who will work with each student individually to plan and book flight lessons)	9 Weeks x 1 flight per week

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

Assessment

Practical flight test confirming student is operating to commercial pilot standard and can be recommended for the CASA CPL flight test.

Note: This is a non-graded course and your result will be a pass or fail.

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.041
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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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.