Private Pilot Theory for Managers
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 72 Hours
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
Prerequisites
Aims and objectives
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Explain the environmental, legal, engineering, and human factors that impact on flying operations at the Private Pilot level.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the principals involved in the safe and accurate, planning operations at the Private Pilot level
3. Apply the principles of flight planning and performance in managerial or operational roles to maximise operational benefit to an airline.
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment, general skills outcomes and content.
Teaching methods
* Scheduled synchronous online learning events (N/A)
Non-scheduled online learning events and activities (N/A)
Other non-scheduled learning events and activities including independent study (approx. 68 hours)
Assessment
| Types | Individual or Group task | Weighting | Assesses attainment of these ULOs |
| Examination | Individual | 60% | 1, 2, 3 |
| Internal Test Component | Individual | 40% | 1, 2, 3 |
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass the unit and meet all Unit Learning Outcomes to a minimum standard, a student must achieve:
(i) An aggregate mark of 50% or more, and
(ii) At least 40% in the final exam
Students who do not successfully achieve hurdle requirement (ii) will receive a maximum of 44% as the total mark for the unit and will not be eligible for a conceded pass.
General skills outcomes
• Problem solving skill
• Analysis skills
• Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems, and
• Ability to work independently
Content
This unit of study provides the student with an introduction to the following areas of aviation knowledge so that as managers they have an understanding of the level of knowledge required of a Private Pilot whose licence was issued by the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
• Aircraft general knowledge
• Flight rules and air law
• Radio telephony
• Aeroplane type knowledge
• Aerodynamics
• Navigation
• Operational performance and flight planning
• Meteorology
• Human performance and limitations
Study resources
- References.