Textbooks
Flight Rules and Air Law for the Private and Commercial Licences
21st Edition (2021)
Authors: Aviation Theory Centre
Aviation Theory Centre
Australia
ISBN: SBN (Printed) 978-0-949499-25-7
Binding: Paperback
Additional Textbook Information
-- IMPORTANT NOTE --
If intending to complete the CASA (CLWA/CLWH) exam post-unit, candidates are strongly encouraged to purchase the required regulatory documents (listed below) prior to commencement of AVAT11006. While it is indeed possible for students to complete the unit using the free PDF copies, all candidates must supply their own hard-copy materials for the CASA exam. A common-sense decision to obtain these prior to AVAT11006 not only yields better learning outcomes for students also anecdotally better CASA exam results.
- Please see HERE for more information on the permitted materials for the CLWA & CLWH CASA exams.
- The AVAT11006 uses 'Airservices List' Documents which are available from a variety of Aviation Supply shops.
- For any queries, please contact Unit Coordinator Craig Needham c.needham@cqu.edu.au
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
1 Written Assessment
Part 1 (1000 words +/- 10% in Essay Format)
Define the individual roles of both the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and Australian Transportation Safety Bureau (ATSB). Using examples of accidents/incidents and their outcomes explain how, together, they contribute to the safety of Australian aviation.
Part 2 (1000 words +/- 10%)
- the format of this part of the written assignment can be in written in the style of a manual rather than strict essay format
- Students are strongly encouraged to speak to their flying instructor and discuss the operations manual of their flying school for the best learnings
You have been appointed as the Head of Flying Operations/Chief Pilot for a small company conducting Day-VFR operations with 10 x Single-Pilot aircraft with a MTOW under 5700 kg. Using Civil Aviation Documents (CAR, CASR, CAO and AIP), write a section for your Operations Manual guiding new pilots through your expectations of them under the following headings;
- Authority & Responsibility of Pilot In Command
- Responsibilities Before Flight
- Recent Experience
- Logbooks & Licences
- Fitness to Fly
- Safety Reporting
- Amplified Role of Pilot in Command (i.e. your 'mission statement' empowering them & expectations of them as company representatives).
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This written assignment is worth 40% of the total marks for the course.
Your submission must be produced in electronic format, either as;
(a) a word-processed document,
(b) document saved in a pdf format,
and should be submitted through the assessment link in Moodle, by uploading your file following the on-screen instructions.
*Note that all submissions are processed through the similarity detection software (called Turnitin). You must ensure that all the work is your own, in line with University requirements.
*Failure to provide the minimum words or exceeding the maximum word count will lead to a penalty being applied
*A guide to writing Aviation essays will be given to you at the start of the Unit.
Week 7 Friday (7 Jan 2022) 5:00 pm AEST
Week 10 Friday (28 Jan 2022)
Will be returned as soon as practicable with feedback to help you enhance learning.
Students will be assessed according to the following Rubric/Marking Matrix.
- Discuss law relevant to aviation staff and management
- Identify aviation industry conduct which would be considered negligence, breach of contract or a criminal offense
- Explain how the international civil aviation organisation regulates international flight safety
- Compare the various international conventions which affect the aviation industry such as the Warsaw and Montreal Conventions
- Discuss the specific air laws, rules and procedures that apply to pilots and flight crew.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
2 Online Test
40 multiple choice questions on the course. Students will be permitted access to their aviation regulatory documents (or extracts of them provided). To ensure the best results in CASA exams, It is strongly suggested students consider taking it as soon as practicable afterwards.
Exam Week Monday (14 Feb 2022) 9:00 am AEST
Exam Week Friday (18 Feb 2022)
Multiple Choice answers with higher weighting towards Flight & Duty Time Limitations questions.
- Discuss law relevant to aviation staff and management
- Identify aviation industry conduct which would be considered negligence, breach of contract or a criminal offense
- Explain how the international civil aviation organisation regulates international flight safety
- Compare the various international conventions which affect the aviation industry such as the Warsaw and Montreal Conventions
- Discuss the specific air laws, rules and procedures that apply to pilots and flight crew.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
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.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
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.
What can you do to act with integrity?
