Private Pilot Licence Practicum
Duration
1 Semester
Contact hours
- 89 Hours
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
2023 teaching periods
| Hawthorn Higher Ed. Semester 2 |
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Aims and objectives
To consolidate the theory taught in AVT10001 or AVT10005 and integrate this theory into the
practical flying training to obtain a Private Pilot Licence (PPL).
practical flying training to obtain a Private Pilot Licence (PPL).
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
2. Demonstrate that they can conduct themselves in a responsible and accountable manner as the pilot in command of a cross country flight that could carry passengers.
3. Conduct aircraft pre-flight determining complete aircraft serviceability, fuel requirements and loading procedures
4. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to plan and conduct a flight from departure aerodrome to a destination aerodrome, or alternative aerodrome, navigating the aircraft under the applicable flight rules. This includes pre-flight planning, compliance with airspace procedures and departure and arrival procedures, and navigation under normal and abnormal conditions.
5. Demonstrate that they can manage aircraft systems, passengers and air traffic control requirements during normal and abnormal operations
6. Demonstrate English language proficiency to a minimum of ICAO level 4 standard
7. Demonstrate the practical application of non-technical skills in the area of threat and error management during flying operations
8. Apply the theory and practical knowledge gained to attain a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane).
8. Apply the theory and practical knowledge gained to attain a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane).
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
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.
Note it is a CASA requirement that the student have successfully passed the CASA Private Pilot Licence Theory examination prior to undertaking the flight test, which forms the practical examination for this unit.
Note it is a CASA requirement that the student have successfully passed the CASA Private Pilot Licence Theory examination prior to undertaking the flight test, which forms the practical examination for this unit.
| Types | Individual or Group task | Weighting | Assesses attainment of these ULOs |
| Flight Test | Individual | 100% | 1-8 inclusive |
Minimum requirements to pass this Unit
1. Complete all syllabus lessons to at least the required level of competency
2. Complete the total hour requirement of the Practicum; Solo (10 hrs), Simulator (1.0 hr), dual hours (35 hours) and PPL Test.
3. Pass the PPL Flight Test to both CASA and COAA standards.
2. Complete the total hour requirement of the Practicum; Solo (10 hrs), Simulator (1.0 hr), dual hours (35 hours) and PPL Test.
3. Pass the PPL Flight Test to both CASA and COAA standards.
General skills outcomes
- Analysis skills
- Ability to work independently
- Communication skills
- Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems
Content
This unit contains 35 dual hours, one hour simulator and 10 hours solo flight time consisting of general aircraft handling, and cross country flight exercises.
The unit concludes with a 3 hour Private Pilot Licence flight test.
During the semester a minimum of 1.0 hour pre-flight and post flight briefing is delivered for each of the exercises.
Additionally the student will require at least 2 hours per exercise for flight planning and pre-flight preparation
During the semester a minimum of 1.0 hour pre-flight and post flight briefing is delivered for each of the exercises.
Additionally the student will require at least 2 hours per exercise for flight planning and pre-flight preparation
Study resources
- Reading materials and text books.
Reading materials
Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Part 61 Manual Of Standards
Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Civil Aviation Regulations
Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Civil Aviation Orders
Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Aeronautical Information Publication
Airservices Australia, En Route Supplement Australia
Airservices Australia, WAC, PCA, VTC, VNC, ERC (Low) and TAC
Civil Aviation Safety Authority PPL test form
Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Approved Testing Officers Manual
Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Civil Aviation Regulations
Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Civil Aviation Orders
Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Aeronautical Information Publication
Airservices Australia, En Route Supplement Australia
Airservices Australia, WAC, PCA, VTC, VNC, ERC (Low) and TAC
Civil Aviation Safety Authority PPL test form
Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Approved Testing Officers Manual
Text books
CAE Oxford Aviation Academy, CAE Oxford Aviation VFR Standard Operating Procedures
Cessna Aircraft Corporation, C172S Pilot Operating Handbook
Cessna Aircraft Corporation, C172S Pilot Operating Handbook