Private Pilot Licence Additional Practicum
Contact hours
- 11 hours
2020 teaching periods
Hawthorn
| HB8 HE Block 8 | Higher Ed. Semester 2 | |
|---|---|---|
Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: |
Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: |
Prerequisites
Nil
Aims and objectives
To endorse the student on the PPL (A) test aircraft. To consolidate the procedural aspects of cross country flight. To further develop proficiency in departure, en-route and arrival procedures in the conduct of private operations under VFR.
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment, general skills outcomes and content.
Teaching methods
Pre and Post-flight briefing
Practical Flight Instruction in Aircraft and Simulator
Practical Flight Instruction in Aircraft and Simulator
Assessment
Practical Examination: 100%.
Training for the private pilots licence is competency based and while progressive
assessment is recorded in the training syllabus the licence is granted on successful
completion of the flight test.
Training for the private pilots licence is competency based and while progressive
assessment is recorded in the training syllabus the licence is granted on successful
completion of the flight test.
General skills outcomes
Expected Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this unit of study students will:
- Be able to determine ones individual fitness to conduct a cross country flight within Australia
- Be able to plan the flight considering all legal operational requirements based on accurate meteorological analysis including en-route and take off and landing performance
- Be able to prepare the aircraft including determining complete aircraft serviceability, fuel requirements and loading procedures
- Be able to manage passengers during normal and emergency operations
- Be able to safely conduct a cross flight of approximately 3 hours duration according to GFS standard operating procedures for normal and non-normal in-flight scenarios complying with all airspace requirements
- Attain a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane)
Graduate Attributes:
This unit of study helps to prepare the students who are:
- Are capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
- Are aware of environments in which they will be contributing
- Are adaptable and manage change
Content
The Additional Practicum will be utilised by students, to complete any additional flight hours required to meet competency within the associated practicum. This will constitute of 11 hours dual flight in a C172 aircraft.
Study resources
- Text books and references.
Text books
GFS VFR Standard Operating Procedures.
GFS Private Pilot Notes.
C172S Pilot Operating Handbook
GFS Private Pilot Notes.
C172S Pilot Operating Handbook
References
Civil Aviation Safety Authority, VFR Day Syllabus
Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Civil Aviation Orders.
Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Aeronautical Information Publication.
Civil Aviation Safety Authority, En Route Supplement Australia.
Air Services, WAC, PCA, VTC, VNC, ERC (Low) and TAC.
Civil Aviation Safety Authority form 077 10/1999 (PPL test form).
Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Civil Aviation Orders.
Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Aeronautical Information Publication.
Civil Aviation Safety Authority, En Route Supplement Australia.
Air Services, WAC, PCA, VTC, VNC, ERC (Low) and TAC.
Civil Aviation Safety Authority form 077 10/1999 (PPL test form).