Air Transport Pilot Licence Theory 2
Overview
To provide students with the required aviation theoretical knowledge in the areas of Flight Planning and Performance & Loading for the Air Transport Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) as detailed in the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Part 61 Manual of Standards (MOS).
Requisites
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AVT20003 Commercial Pilot Licence Theory 2
02-November-2025
31-May-2026
Unit learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Explain the flight planning and performance considerations that affect flying operations at the Air Transport Pilot Level
- Safely and accurately plan a flight, including performance & loading calculations, for the Boeing 727 according to CASA flight planning requirements
- Apply an understanding of the unit content sufficient to pass the CASA Air Transport Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Theory Examinations for Flight Planning and Performance & Loading
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Campus Lecture |
9.00 | 12 weeks | 108 |
| Unspecified Activities Independent Learning |
3.50 | 12 weeks | 42 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| CASA ATPL Flight Planning (AFPA) Examination | Individual | 20-50% | 1,2,3 |
| CASA ATPL Performance and Loading (APLA) Examination | Individual | 20-50% | 1,2,3 |
| Flight Planning Test | Individual | 5-20% | 1,2,3 |
| Performance and Loading Test | Individual | 5-20% | 1,2,3 |
Hurdle
To pass this unit and achieve all Unit Learning Outcomes to a minimum standard, a student must:
(i) sit in all the assessments;
(ii) pass all the CASA exams, and
(iii) 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 two of the seven subjects required for the award of an Air Transport Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) by CASA. It consists of the following areas of aviation theoretical knowledge:
- Flight Planning; and
- Performance & Loading
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.