Commercial Pilot Licence Theory 2
Overview
To provide students with the required aviation theoretical knowledge in the areas of Navigation, Operations, Performance & Planning, Flight Rules & Air Law for the Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane), as well as flight under the Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), as detailed in the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Part 61 Manual of Standards (MOS).
01-November-2026
30-May-2027
31-October-2027
Unit learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Explain the environmental, legal and human factors that affect flying operations at the Commercial Pilot Level under the Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)
- Safely and accurately apply theoretical knowledge to flying operations at the Commercial Pilot Level under the VFR and IFR
- Apply the unit content sufficient to meet the knowledge requirements of the CASA Commercial Pilot Licence Navigation (CNAV) theory examination and the CASA Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) examinations for Operations, Performance & Flight Planning (CFPA) and Flight Rules & Air Law (CLWA)
- Apply the unit content to meet the knowledge requirements of the CASA Instrument Rating Examination (IREX)
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Campus Lecture |
11.79 | 14 weeks | 165 |
| TOTAL | 165 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| CASA CPL Flight Rules & Air Law (CLWA) Examination | Individual | 12 - 13% | 1,2,3 |
| CASA CPL Navigation (CNAV) Examination | Individual | 12 - 13% | 1,2,3 |
| CASA CPL Operations, Performance & Planning (CFPA) Examination | Individual | 12 - 13% | 1,2,3 |
| CASA Instrument Rating (IREX) Examination | Individual | 12 - 13% | 1,2,4 |
| Flight Rules & Air Law Test | Individual | 12 - 13% | 1,2,3 |
| Instrument Rating Test | Individual | 12 - 13% | 1,2,4 |
| Navigation Test | Individual | 12 - 13% | 1,2,3 |
| Operations, Performance & Planning Test | Individual | 12 - 13% | 1,2,3 |
Hurdle
To pass this unit and achieve all Unit Learning Outcomes to a minimum standard, a student must pass all assessments and must attend a minimum of 80% of the scheduled classes.
Content
This unit of study satisfies the theoretical knowledge requirements specified in the CASA Part 61 MOS for three of the seven subjects required for the award of a Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane), as well as the award of an Instrument Rating by CASA. It consists of the following areas of aviation theoretical knowledge:
- Navigation
- Operations, Performance & Planning
- Flight Rules & Air Law and
- Instrument Rating
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.