Private Pilot Licence Additional Practicum
Overview
This unit provides additional supervised flight training for students who require further flying hours beyond their initial Private Pilot Licence Practicum to meet the competency standards for the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) flight test. Students further integrate Private Pilot Licence theory with practical flight experience while consolidating airmanship, aircraft handling, cross-country procedures, flight planning, communication and threat and error management skills under CAE OAA standard operating procedures.
Requisites
Requirements
Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Class 1 or Class 2 medical certificate
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 and manage the aircraft safely within its defined limitations and CAE OAA standard operating procedures
- Exercise the responsibilities of pilot in command of a cross-country flight that may carry passengers, acting in a responsible and accountable manner
- Plan and conduct a flight to a destination or alternate aerodrome under the applicable flight rules, including pre-flight preparation (aircraft serviceability, fuel requirements and loading), compliance with airspace and departure and arrival procedures, and navigation under normal and abnormal conditions
- Manage aircraft systems, passengers and air traffic control requirements during normal and abnormal operations
- Communicate effectively in English to at least ICAO Level 4 proficiency
- Apply non-technical skills in threat and error management during flying operations
- Integrate theoretical knowledge and practical flying skills to meet the competency standards required for a CASA Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane)
Teaching methods
All Applicable Locations
| Activity Type | Hours Per Week | Number of Weeks | Total Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specified Activities | 1.00 | 11 weeks | 11 |
| Specified Activities | 1.00 | 11 weeks | 11 |
Unspecified Activities Independent Learning |
10.00 | 11 weeks | 110 |
| Total Hours: | 132 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 below:
1. Complete all assigned training activities to at least the required level of competency.
2. Complete practicum flight hours as directed by CAE OAA.
3. Pass the PPL(A) Flight Test to both CASA and CAE OAA standards.
Content
- Additional dual flight training in a C172 aircraft
- Additional pre- and post-flight briefings
- Supervised cross-country preparation
- Consolidation of normal and abnormal operating procedures
- Preparation for the CASA Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) flight test
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.