Aviation Practice

Course aim

To provide an experiential environment which allows a student to apply the knowledge gained in first year
courses in the Bachelor of Aviation and to assist with their career decision making.

Course content

Proper use of checklists for single pilot operation which also supports development into mutli crew operations.

Proper use and effect of primary and ancillary controls on the ground and in the air.

Air exercises including, straight and level, climbing, descending, turning, and stalling.

Flying the circuit pattern and with air traffic control procedures and phraseology.

 

 

Textbook(s)

David Robson 2011, Flying Training Manual, 9th, Aviation Theory Centre Pty, Queensland

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
AERO 1016	Aircraft Engines: Systems 1
AERO 1015	Aerodynamics 1

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Practical (Students operate the flight simulator in pairs with each spending 1/2 an hour each as pilot in command.)	2 hour x 10 weeks
Lecture (Preparatory material for practical lesson)	1 hour x 13 weeks

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

Assessment

Practical, 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.