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 Summer |
Hawthorn HB1 HE Block 1 | |
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Hawthorn Higher Ed. Semester 1 |
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Hawthorn HT2 Term 2 |
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Aims and objectives
practical flying training to obtain a Private Pilot Licence (PPL).
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
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
Practical Flight Instruction in Aircraft and Simulator
Assessment
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 |
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
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, 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
Cessna Aircraft Corporation, C172S Pilot Operating Handbook