Private Pilot Licence Practicum
Overview
This unit enables students to consolidate the knowledge from Private Pilot Licence Theory (AVT10001 or AVT10005) and apply it through practical flying training. By integrating theory with hands-on flight experience, students build the airmanship, technical skills and judgement required to meet the competency standards for a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane).
Requisites
OR
AVT10005 Private Pilot Licence Theory
Requirements
Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Class 1 or Class 2 medical certificate
01-November-2026
13-September-2026
14-February-2027
30-May-2027
18-April-2027
30-May-2027
01-August-2027
31-October-2027
12-September-2027
Unit learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit 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 |
1.85 | 20 weeks | 37 |
Specified Activities |
1.00 | 10 weeks | 10 |
Specified Activities |
1.00 | 2 weeks | 2 |
Specified Activities |
1.50 | 1 week | 1.5 |
Specified Activities |
1.85 | 20 weeks | 37 |
Specified Activities |
3.00 | 1 week | 3 |
Unspecified Activities |
3.70 | 20 weeks | 74 |
| Total Hours: | 164.5 |
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 syllabus lessons to at least the required level of competency.
2. Complete the minimum total practicum hour requirements.
3. Pass the PPL(A) Flight Test to both CASA and CAE OAA standards.
Content
- Private pilot flight training: dual and solo flight time, simulator flight time, general aircraft handling, cross country flight exercises
- Aircraft flight training – Dual hours: 37 hours
- Aircraft flight training – Solo hours: 10 hours
- Simulator training: 2 hours
- Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) Basic: 1.5 hours
- Pre- and post-flight briefings (allow min. 1 hour per activity): 37 hours
- Aircraft flight test: 3 hours
- Qualifications attained on successful completion: Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) – PPL(A)
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.