Overview
This unit provides the basic aeronautical knowledge theory required by commercial pilot students wishing to undertake the CASA General Flying Progress Test, and the air law theory required by commercial pilot students wishing to undertake the CASA CPL examination. Topics covered include aerodynamics, aircraft systems, air law, meteorology, navigation, loading, performance, and radio telephony, and documentation, pilot licences and ratings, air service operations, aerodromes, airspace classifications, air traffic control and flight service, and handling emergencies. It also introduces students to the aviation industry, it's history, current events, and trends where it is going in the future. In addition to the recommended printed materials, students must obtain the current issues of CAO, CAR, CAAP, AIP, ERS(A). This documentation is available from Air Services Australia in Melbourne.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
There are no requisites for this unit.
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 1 - 2017
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 12-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 25 hours of study per week, making a total of 300 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback – Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Have Your Say
The lecture videos help the course to be easier to understand and like an actual physical classroom.
Increase use of videos
- Differentiate types of flying machines across the ages and provide appropriate aviation definitions.
- Explain the relevant natural laws impacting on aerodynamics, including weight and balance requirements, during all stages of flight
- Differentiate the various human factors and its impact on aviation safety
- Explain the impact of various meteorological conditions on aviation
- Identify legal requirements for aircraft and pilots
- Demonstrate appropriate aviation radio communication
- Prepare and apply basic aircraft navigation and aircraft performance
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | |
1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 7% | |||||||
2 - Online Quiz(zes) - 7% | |||||||
3 - Online Quiz(zes) - 7% | |||||||
4 - Online Quiz(zes) - 7% | |||||||
5 - Online Quiz(zes) - 7% | |||||||
6 - Online Quiz(zes) - 7% | |||||||
7 - Online Quiz(zes) - 7% | |||||||
8 - Written Assessment - 30% |
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | |
1 - Communication | |||||||
2 - Problem Solving | |||||||
3 - Critical Thinking | |||||||
4 - Information Literacy | |||||||
5 - Team Work | |||||||
6 - Information Technology Competence | |||||||
7 - Cross Cultural Competence | |||||||
8 - Ethical practice | |||||||
9 - Social Innovation | |||||||
10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures |
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | |||||||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 7% | ||||||||||
2 - Online Quiz(zes) - 7% | ||||||||||
3 - Online Quiz(zes) - 7% | ||||||||||
4 - Online Quiz(zes) - 7% | ||||||||||
5 - Online Quiz(zes) - 7% | ||||||||||
6 - Online Quiz(zes) - 7% | ||||||||||
7 - Online Quiz(zes) - 7% | ||||||||||
8 - Online Quiz(zes) - 7% | ||||||||||
9 - Online Quiz(zes) - 7% | ||||||||||
10 - Online Quiz(zes) - 7% | ||||||||||
11 - Written Assessment - 30% |
Textbooks
Basic Aeronautical Knowledge (BAK)
(2013)
Authors: David Robinson
Aviation Theory Centre
Darra Darra , Queensland , Australia
ISBN: 1-875537570
Binding: Paperback
Visual Flight Guide (VFG)
Edition: 2015 (2015)
Authors: Aviation Theory Centre
Aviation Theory Centre
Darra Darra , Queensland , Australia
ISBN: 1875537783
Binding: Hardcover
Additional Textbook Information
Thanks for choosing CQUniversity Aviation Course. If the bookstore is out you can order direct from Aviation Theory Centre online. Visual Flight Guide product code at Aviation Theory Centre is ATB42-05
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
r.bishop@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Aircraft and Terminology
Chapter
1 & 3
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Radio Communications
Chapter
2
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Aircraft General Knowledge
Chapter
4
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Aircraft General Knowledge
Chapter
4
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Aviation Law
Chapter
5
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Aerodynamics Basic
Chapter
6
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Aerodynamics Performance
Chapter
6
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Human Factors
Chapter
8
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
The Atmosphere & Meteorology
Chapter
7 & 9
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Loading
Chapter
10
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Performance
Chapter
11
Events and Submissions/Topic
Written Assessment Due: Week 11 Monday (22 May 2017) 5:00 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Navigation
Chapter
12
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
1 Online Quiz(zes)
10 Question Online Quiz with questions from chapters covered in both texts if applicable and power point slides. Quiz is modeled on Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) exams for the Commercial Pilots License.
1
Week 5 Monday (3 Apr 2017) 9:00 am AEST
Quiz will close at the exact time listed above. 30 Minutes are given for each quiz.
Results will be released after the quiz closes.
Multiple Choice questions covering text reading assignments and power point slides. Students must select the most correct answer.
- Differentiate types of flying machines across the ages and provide appropriate aviation definitions.
- Problem Solving
- Information Literacy
2 Online Quiz(zes)
10 Question Online Quiz with questions covering both texts (if applicable) and power point slides. Quiz is modeled on Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) exams for the Commercial Pilots License.
1
Weekly
Week 6 Monday (17 Apr 2017) 9:00 am AEST
Quiz will close at the exact time listed above. 30 Minutes are given for each quiz.
Results will be released after Quiz closes
Multiple Choice questions covering text reading assignments and power point slides. Students must select the most correct answer.
- Explain the relevant natural laws impacting on aerodynamics, including weight and balance requirements, during all stages of flight
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
3 Online Quiz(zes)
10 Question online quiz with questions from chapters covered in both texts (if applicable) and power point slides. Quiz is modeled on Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) exams for the Commercial Pilots License.
1
Week 7 Monday (24 Apr 2017) 9:00 am AEST
Quiz will close at the exact time listed above. 30 Minutes are given for each quiz.
Results will be available when the quiz closes.
Mulitple choice quiz with student selecting the most correct answer. The quiz is based on CASA requirements for the Commercial Pilots License.
- Differentiate the various human factors and its impact on aviation safety
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Ethical practice
4 Online Quiz(zes)
10 Question online quiz with questions from chapters covered in both texts (if applicable) and power point slides. Quiz is modeled on Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) exams for the Commercial Pilots License.
1
Week 8 Monday (1 May 2017) 9:00 am AEST
Quiz will close at the exact time listed above. 30 Minutes are given for each quiz.
Results will be available when the quiz closes.
Multiple choice questions covering text reading assignments and power point slides. Students must select the most correct answer.
- Explain the impact of various meteorological conditions on aviation
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Ethical practice
5 Online Quiz(zes)
10 Question online quiz with questions from chapters covered in both texts (if applicable) and weekly power point slides. Quiz is modelled on Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) exams for the Commercial Pilots License. 30 minutes is given for each quiz.
10 Question online quiz with questions from chapters covered in both texts (if applicable) and weekly power point slides. Quiz is modelled on Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) exams for the Commercial Pilots License. 30 minutes is given for each quiz.
10 Question online quiz with questions from chapters covered in both texts (if applicable) and weekly power point slides. Quiz is modelled on Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) exams for the Commercial Pilots License. 30 minutes is given for each quiz.
1
Week 9 Monday (8 May 2017) 1:11 pm AEST
Quiz will close at the exact time listed above. 30 Minutes are given for each quiz.
Results will be available when the quiz closes.
Multiple choice questions covering text reading assignments and power point slides. Students must select the most correct answer.
Multiple choice questions covering text reading assignments and power point slides. Students must select the most correct answer.
Multiple choice questions covering text reading assignments and power point slides. Students must select the most correct answer.
- Identify legal requirements for aircraft and pilots
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Ethical practice
6 Online Quiz(zes)
10 Question online quiz with questions from chapters covered in both texts (if applicable) and weekly power point slides. Quiz is modelled on Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) exams for the Commercial Pilots License. 30 minutes is given for each quiz.
1
Week 10 Monday (15 May 2017) 1:16 pm AEST
Quiz will close at the exact time listed above. 30 Minutes are given for each quiz.
Results will be released after the quiz closes.
Multiple choice questions covering text reading assignments and power point slides. Students must select the most correct answer.
- Demonstrate appropriate aviation radio communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Ethical practice
7 Online Quiz(zes)
10 Question online quiz with questions from chapters covered in both texts (if applicable) and weekly power point slides. Quiz is modelled on Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) exams for the Commercial Pilots License. 30 minutes is given for each quiz.
1
Week 11 Monday (22 May 2017) 9:00 am AEST
Quiz will close at the exact time listed above. 30 Minutes are given for each quiz.
Results will be released after Quiz closes
Multiple choice questions covering text reading assignments and power point slides. Students must select the most correct answer.
- Prepare and apply basic aircraft navigation and aircraft performance
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Ethical practice
8 Online Quiz(zes)
10 Question online quiz with questions from chapters covered in both texts (if applicable) and weekly power point slides. Quiz is modelled on Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) exams for the Commercial Pilots License. 30 minutes is given for each quiz.
1
Week 12 Monday (29 May 2017) 9:00 am AEST
Quiz will close at the exact time listed above. 30 Minutes are given for each quiz.
Results will be released after Quiz closes
Multiple choice questions covering text reading assignments and power point slides. Students must select the most correct answer.
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
9 Online Quiz(zes)
10 Question online quiz with questions from chapters covered in both texts (if applicable) and weekly power point slides. Quiz is modelled on Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) exams for the Commercial Pilots License. 30 minutes is given for each quiz.
1
Review/Exam Week Monday (5 June 2017) 9:00 am AEST
Quiz will close at the exact time listed above. 30 Minutes are given for each quiz.
Results will be released after Quiz closes
Multiple choice questions covering text reading assignments and power point slides. Students must select the most correct answer.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Ethical practice
10 Online Quiz(zes)
10 Question online quiz with questions from chapters covered in both texts (if applicable) and weekly power point slides. Quiz is modelled on Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) exams for the Commercial Pilots License. 30 minutes is given for each quiz.
1
Exam Week Monday (12 June 2017) 9:00 am AEST
Quiz will close at the exact time listed above. 30 Minutes are given for each quiz.
Results will be released after Quiz closes
Multiple choice questions covering text reading assignments and power point slides. Students must select the most correct answer.
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Ethical practice
11 Written Assessment
Week 11 Monday (22 May 2017) 5:00 pm AEST
Must be submitted on Moodle before the above date.
Exam Week Friday (16 June 2017)
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the historical development of aviation and aircraft Extensive knowledge and understanding of the historical development of aviation as demonstrated by a well informed and critical discussion of the conditions and technological advances which led to the expansion and development of aviation. Excellent and appropriate use of examples and milestones. HD Considerable knowledge and understanding of the historical development of aviation as demonstrated by a well informed and critical discussion of the conditions and technological advances which led to the expansion and development of aviation. Very good use of examples and milestones. D Good knowledge and understanding of the historical development of aviation as demonstrated by a well informed and critical discussion of the conditions and technological advances which led to the expansion and development of aviation. Appropriate use of examples and milestones. C Basic knowledge and understanding of the historical development of aviation as demonstrated by a well informed and critical discussion of the conditions and technological advances which led to the expansion and development of aviation. Some use of examples and milestones. P Little knowledge and understanding of the historical development of aviation as demonstrated by a well informed and critical discussion of the conditions and technological advances which led to the expansion and development of aviation. F
- Differentiate types of flying machines across the ages and provide appropriate aviation definitions.
- Identify legal requirements for aircraft and pilots
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Team Work
- Information Technology Competence
- Ethical practice
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Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
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What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.