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AVAT11007 Flight Planning, Performance and Operation (Private Pilot Licence)

Flight Planning, Performance and Operation (Private Pilot Licence)

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General Information

Overview

This unit will provide you with the aeronautical knowledge of flight planning, navigation, performance, loading and operations pertaining to small general aviation aircraft. You will calculate basic flight plans and fuel plans. You will also study meteorological and navigational factors that affect flying, including aerodrome forecasts and area forecasts. You will develop knowledge of planning flights on navigational charts and airspace requirements. You will also study the flight rules and procedures relevant to a Private Pilot. In this unit, you will cover the aeronautical knowledge requirements of Schedule 3 of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority's Part 61, Manual of Standards (Aeronautical Knowledge Standards) applicable to the Private Pilot Licence. This will allow you to sit the Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Examination which is a prerequisite for attempting the flight test for the Private Pilot Licence.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate

Unit Level: Level 1

Credit Points: 12

Student Contribution Band: 8

Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.25

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Prerequisite unit: AVAT11002 Basic Aeronautical Knowledge

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 2 - 2022

Bundaberg

Cairns

Online

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).

Website

This unit has a website, within the Moodle system, which is available two weeks before the start of term. It is important that you visit your Moodle site throughout the term. Please visit Moodle for more information.

Class and Assessment Overview

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

Regional Campuses

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville

Metropolitan Campuses

Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. Online Quiz(zes)

Weighting: 40%

2. Examination

Weighting: 60%

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.

CQUniversity Policies

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.

Previous Student Feedback

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 DDLT

Feedback

Spend less time in lectures and more interactive time with the students.

Recommendation

1. As the main teaching tool, continue with the teacher-centered style of learning (lectures) 2. Introduce and encourage student-centered style of learning using work books 3. Develop work books for T222 as a self-directed study tool used in conjunction with quizzes 4. Have more discussion around topics to encourage student engagement

Feedback from Self

Feedback

Identify learning gaps

Recommendation

1. Obtain results from formative weekly quizzes and identify learning gaps 2. Spend time before each new lectures addressing learning gaps

Unit Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

Extract and apply relevant information from aviation documents and charts in the Civil Aviation Publications, Civil Aviation Advisory Publications, Civil Aviation Legislation, and Notices to Airmen
Explain the basic human factors considerations for a Private Pilot
Convert between time standards using beginning and end of civil twilight graphs or charts
Describe the principle of operation of Global Navigation Satellite Systems navigation, its advantages, disadvantages, limitations, and restrictions
Demonstrate basic knowledge of the atmosphere including heat, temperature, humidity, pressure, clouds and precipitation, local weather, meteorological forecasts and reports, and their effect on planning a basic navigation exercise
Complete a basic flight plan with an Equi-Time Point including take-off and landing, cruise, climb and descent performance, and weight and balance using available weather forecasts and operational briefing documents
Demonstrate a knowledge of the Private Pilot Licence competencies in Schedule 3 of Part 61, Manual of Standards.

There is no external accreditation for aviation awards however, there are legal requirements to be met under the Civil Aviation Act and Civil Aviation Regulations.

Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes

N/A Level

Introductory Level

Intermediate Level

Graduate Level

Professional Level

Advanced Level

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes

Assessment Tasks	Learning Outcomes
	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 40%
2 - Examination - 60%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes	Learning Outcomes
	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
	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 40%
2 - Examination - 60%

Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

Prescribed

Aerodynamics for the private & commercial pilot licences.

Edition: 1st (2015)

Authors: David Robson

Aviation Theory Centre (NZ)

Darra Darra , QLD , Australia

ISBN: 9781875537839

Binding: Paperback

Prescribed

Aircraft General Knowledge for the Private and Commercial Pilot Licences

2nd Edition (2018)

Authors: David Robson

Aviation Theory Centre Pty Ltd

Narrangba Narrangba , QLD , Australia

ISBN: 978_1_875537_14_3

Binding: Paperback

Prescribed

Aircraft Operation, Performance and Planning for the Private and Commercial Pilot Licences

6th Edition (2022)

Authors: David Robson

Aviation Theory Centre Pty Ltd

Narrangba Narrangba , QLD , Australia

ISBN: 978-1-875537-27-3

Binding: Paperback

Prescribed

Flight Rules and Air Law : For the Private and Commercial Pilot Licences

22nd Edition (2022)

Authors: David Robson

Aviation Theory Centre Pty Ltd

Hamilton Hamilton , QLD , Australia

ISBN: 978-0-949499-41-7

Binding: Paperback

Prescribed

Human Factors for the Private and Commercial Pilot Licences

5th Edition (2021)

Authors: David Robson

Aviation Theory Centre Pty Ltd

Narrangba Narrangba , QLD , Australia

ISBN: 978-0-949499-18-9

Binding: Paperback

Prescribed

Meteorology : for the private and commercial pilot licenses

3rd Edition (2021)

Authors: David Robson

Aviation Theory Centre Pty Ltd

Hamilton Hamilton , QLD , Australia

ISBN: 978-0-949499-32-5

Binding: Paperback

Additional Textbook Information

Paper copies can be purchased at the CQUni Bookshop here: http://bookshop.cqu.edu.au (search on the Unit code).

View textbooks at the CQUniversity Bookshop

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:

CQUniversity Student Email
Internet
Unit Website (Moodle)

Referencing Style

All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)

Robson's Navigation:Chapters 5

Robson's Navigation: Chapters 1-9

Events and Submissions/Topic

Quiz 9

Quiz 10

Vacation Week Begin Date: 15 Aug 2022

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 6 Begin Date: 22 Aug 2022

Module/Topic

Performance – Airspace and Aerodromes

Performance--p-charts, loading, PNR, ETP Loading, PNR, ETP(CP)

Chapter

Robson's Aircraft Operation, Performance and Planning: Chapter 1

Robson's Flight Rules and Air Law: Chapters 5,6,7,8

Robson's Aircraft Operation, Performance and Planning: Chapters

1,2, 5,6

Events and Submissions/Topic

Quiz 11

Quiz 12

Week 7 Begin Date: 29 Aug 2022

Module/Topic

Aeronautical knowledge-Systems

Aeronautical knowledge-Radio

Chapter

Robson's Aircraft General Knowledge: Chapters 2,6,13,14,15

Robson's Flight Rules and Air Law: Chapter 4,6,7,8

–VFG Radio telephony, https://vfrg.casa.gov.au/general/

–AIP GEN 3.4

–AIP GEN 1.5

–CAAP 166-01

Events and Submissions/Topic

Quiz 13

Quiz 14

Week 8 Begin Date: 05 Sep 2022

Module/Topic

Aeronautical knowledge -GNSS

Aeronautical knowledge-Props, Take-off and Landing performance, Density alt -Pressure alt p-charts

Chapter

Revision

Chapter

Robson's Human Factors: Chapters 5,6,7,8

Assessment Title

Assessment 1

Task Description

10 weekly quizzes will be given each comprising 20 questions. Students have 30min to complete the multiple choice quiz. The day and time of the quizzes are yet to be advised.

Number of Quizzes

Frequency of Quizzes

Weekly

Assessment Due Date

Return Date to Students

Weighting

40%

Assessment Criteria

The quizzes cover content taught in the first 20 lectures and tutorials. The weighting of the quizzes is 40%.

Referencing Style

Harvard (author-date)

Submission

Online

Submission Instructions

submit online once quiz is complete

Learning Outcomes Assessed

Extract and apply relevant information from aviation documents and charts in the Civil Aviation Publications, Civil Aviation Advisory Publications, Civil Aviation Legislation, and Notices to Airmen
Explain the basic human factors considerations for a Private Pilot
Convert between time standards using beginning and end of civil twilight graphs or charts
Describe the principle of operation of Global Navigation Satellite Systems navigation, its advantages, disadvantages, limitations, and restrictions
Demonstrate basic knowledge of the atmosphere including heat, temperature, humidity, pressure, clouds and precipitation, local weather, meteorological forecasts and reports, and their effect on planning a basic navigation exercise
Complete a basic flight plan with an Equi-Time Point including take-off and landing, cruise, climb and descent performance, and weight and balance using available weather forecasts and operational briefing documents
Demonstrate a knowledge of the Private Pilot Licence competencies in Schedule 3 of Part 61, Manual of Standards.

Graduate Attributes

Communication
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Information Technology Competence
Ethical practice
Social Innovation

Examination

Outline

Complete an invigilated examination

Date

During the examination period at a CQUniversity examination centre

Weighting

60%

Length

150 minutes

Minimum mark or grade

50%

Exam Conditions

Restricted

Materials

Dictionary - non-electronic, concise, direct translation only (dictionary must not contain any notes or comments).
Calculator - non-programmable, no text retrieval, silent only

Academic Integrity Statement

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.