Commercial Pilot Licence Practicum 2
Overview
This unit provides the practical flight training component of an integrated Commercial Pilot Licence program, with the underpinning theory delivered in Commercial Pilot Licence Theory 1 and 2 (AVT10006, AVT20003). Students will build technical proficiency in operating multi-engine aircraft and planning and conducting instrument flights. They will strengthen the aeronautical decision-making, situational awareness and professionalism required to conduct passenger and cargo operations safely, in accordance with Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) requirements and industry best practice. On successful completion, students will meet the requirements to attain a Multi-Engine Aeroplane Class Rating, Multi-Engine Command Instrument Rating and Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane).
Requisites
16-August-2026
01-November-2026
13-September-2026
01-November-2026
15-November-2026
06-December-2026
28-February-2027
14-February-2027
30-May-2027
18-April-2027
30-May-2027
13-June-2027
04-July-2027
01-August-2027
15-August-2027
31-October-2027
12-September-2027
Unit learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:
- Operate a multi-engine aircraft safely within defined limitations, in accordance with commercial and CAE OAA standard operating procedures
- Conduct pre-flight preparation for a multi-engine aircraft, determining serviceability, fuel, loading and performance requirements
- Manage and respond to aircraft systems, passengers, company and air traffic control requirements, evaluating requirements and executing the appropriate course of action during normal and abnormal operations
- Plan and conduct a multi-engine flight to a destination or alternate aerodrome under the Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), including instrument departure, en-route and arrival procedures using a range of navigation aids under normal and abnormal operations
- Plan and conduct a commercial flight, including passenger- and cargo-carrying operations, to a destination or alternate aerodrome under the applicable flight rules, including departure, arrival and navigation procedures under normal and abnormal operations
- Integrate theoretical knowledge and practical flying skills to meet the competency standards required for a CASA Multi-Engine Command Instrument Rating and Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane)
- Exercise pilot-in-command responsibilities on cross-country IFR and VFR flights in a responsible and accountable manner, maintaining operational documentation, regulatory compliance and currency
Teaching methods
All Applicable Locations
| Activity Type | Hours per Week | Number of Weeks | Total Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specified Activities | 2.17 | 16 weeks | 34.7 |
| Specified Activities | 1.25 | 16 weeks | 20 |
| Specified Activities | 3.06 | 16 weeks | 49 |
| Specified Activities | 2.5 | 3 weeks | 7.5 |
Unspecified Activities Independent Learning |
3.25 | 16 weeks | 52 |
| Total Hours: | 163.2 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULOs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight Test | Individual | 100% | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |
Hurdle
To receive a COMP (Pass) grade for this unit, students must meet all requirements:
- Complete all syllabus lessons to at least the required level of competency.
- Complete the minimum total practicum hour requirements.
- Pass the Multi-Engine Class Rating, Multi-Engine Command Instrument Rating and CPL(A) flight tests to both CASA and CAE OAA standards.
Content
- Commercial pilot flight training: pilot in command, multi-engine class rating and command instrument rating
- Independent flight planning and pre-flight preparation for commercial flights
- Aircraft flight training – Dual hours: 34.7 hours
- Simulator training: 20 hours
- Pre- and post-flight briefings: 49 hours
- Aircraft Flight Tests: 7.5 hours
- Qualifications attained on successful completion: Multi-Engine Aeroplane Class Rating, Multi-Engine Command Instrument Rating, and Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane)
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.