Cross Country Navigation 1

Course aim

Carry out cross country flying using visual flight rules while striving for commercial pilot licence professionalism and accuracy.

Course content

Flight planning, performance and preparation; departure and entry procedures controlled and in controlled aerodromes; diversions and simulated in-flight emergencies; flight outside and within controlled airspace; en-route navigation under visual flight rules.

Textbook(s)

., FTA Electronic Theory Manuals

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
AERO 5025	General Flying 2

Students must hold a minimum of a Class II Medical with at least 6 months validity. Students must remain compliant with the Aviation Academy's Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP). Students must have a current ASIC to enrol. Students must have passed CASA CPL Theory Exam 1 Students must have passed CASA CPL Theory Exam 2

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.)	6 weeks x 2-3 flights per week
Tutorial (Each new topic is preceded with by a mass briefing delivered to all course participants.)	6 weeks x Once per course
Directed Study (Pre-flight planning. Students will be required to commence planning prior to their scheduled practical.)	2-3 hours preparation x Prior to each practical

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 to ensure student is making progress to commercial pilot standard

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

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.166
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.