Overview
This unit provides the operation, performance and planning theory, and the human performance and limitations theory, required by commercial pilot students wishing to undertake the CASA CPL examination. Topics covered include the aerodromes and ALA's, takeoff and landing Performance, climb, cruise and descent performance, weight and balance consideration, and the Alpha, Bravo, Charlie and Echo Loading Systems, and airspace consideration, weather Consideration, topography consideration, aircraft performance, flight plan preparation and submission, and basic health and fitness, hyperventilation, atmospheric pressure changes, anatomy of the ear, vision, illusions, motion sickness, hypoxia, and first aid and survival. In addition to the recommended printed materials, students must obtain current charts (WAC, ERC-L, VTC) and current documents (ERSA). The documentation is available from Air Services Australia in Melbourne or at select flight schools throughout Australia.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Prerequisite: AVAT 11001
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
First quizzes seem to start well after the course delivery. Later quizzes seemed a little compressed. Not sure about the practicality of group work assignments for distant students
Reflect on the design of the group assignment
- Determine the safe and legal use for aerodrome or aeroplane landing areas (ALA) for take off and landing of an aircraft
- Calculate take-off and landing requirements using the Take-Off Performance Chart and Landing Performance Chart in ISA conditions
- Determine weight limits for maximum aeroplane climb performance and calculate power and velocity parameters to achieve minimum legal and safe performance for take off and climb out
- Determine maximum aeroplane climb performance, including calculation power, velocity, best angle of climb, rate of climb and cruise climb
- Evaluate Alpha, Bravo, Charlie and Echo loading systems for maximum fuel load and payload return
- Prepare and submit a flight plan
- Evaluate impact of human factors on safety, including other aircrew and passengers and determine appropriate responses
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) - 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
Aircraft Operation Performance and Planning (ATB42-03)
(2009 or newer)
Authors: Aviation Theory Centre
Aviation Theory Centre
Brisbane Brisbane , Qld , Australia
ISBN: 9781875537679
Binding: Paperback
Human Factors for CASA PPL/CPL Day VFR Syllabus (ATB42-06)
(2009 or newer)
Authors: Aviation Theory Centre
Aviation Theory Centre
Brisbane Brisbane , Qld , Australia
ISBN: 9781875537778
Binding: Paperback
Additional Textbook Information
Thank you for choosing our aviation program. If you have any questions please contact me. Ron Bishop
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
Aerodromes and ALA's
Chapter
AOPP 1
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Aircraft Take-Off Performance
Chapter
AOPP 2
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Aircraft Landing Performance
Chapter
AOPP 2
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Take-Off Climb Performance
Chapter
AOPP 3
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Climb Performance Angle, Rate and Cruise
Chapter
AOPP 3
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Flight Planning
Chapter
AOPP 4
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Flight Plan submission & Operational Considerations
Chapter
AOPP 4 & 5
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Aircraft Loading Alpha & Bravo Loading Systems
Chapter
AOPP 6
Events and Submissions/Topic
Written Assessment Due: Week 8 Friday (5 May 2017) 9:00 am AEST
Module/Topic
Aircraft Loading Charlie & Echo
Chapter
AOPP 6 & 7
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Human Performance Limitations & Recognition
Chapter
HPL 1 to 3
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Human Performance Limitations & Recognition
Chapter
HPL 4 to 6
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Human Performance First Aid & Survival
Chapter
HPL 9
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 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 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 available after Quiz closes
Multiple choice questions covering text reading assignments and power point slides. Students must select the most correct answer.
- Determine the safe and legal use for aerodrome or aeroplane landing areas (ALA) for take off and landing of an aircraft
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Ethical practice
2 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 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 available after Quiz closes
Multiple choice questions covering text reading assignments and power point slides. Students must select the most correct answer.
- Calculate take-off and landing requirements using the Take-Off Performance Chart and Landing Performance Chart in ISA conditions
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Ethical practice
3 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 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 after Quiz closes
Multiple choice questions covering text reading assignments and power point slides. Students must select the most correct answer.
- Determine weight limits for maximum aeroplane climb performance and calculate power and velocity parameters to achieve minimum legal and safe performance for take off and climb out
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
4 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 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 after Quiz closes
Multiple choice questions covering text reading assignments and power point slides. Students must select the most correct answer.
- Determine maximum aeroplane climb performance, including calculation power, velocity, best angle of climb, rate of climb and cruise climb
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
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.
1
Week 9 Monday (8 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 after Quiz closes
Multiple choice questions covering text reading assignments and power point slides. Students must select the most correct answer.
- Evaluate Alpha, Bravo, Charlie and Echo loading systems for maximum fuel load and payload return
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
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) 9:00 am AEST
Quiz will close at the exact time listed above. 30 Minutes are given for each quiz.
Results will be available after Quiz closes
Multiple choice questions covering text reading assignments and power point slides. Students must select the most correct answer.
- Prepare and submit a flight plan
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
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 available after Quiz closes
Multiple choice questions covering text reading assignments and power point slides. Students must select the most correct answer.
- Evaluate impact of human factors on safety, including other aircrew and passengers and determine appropriate responses
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
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 available 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
- Information Technology Competence
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 available 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
- Information Literacy
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 available 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
- Information Literacy
11 Written Assessment
Week 8 Friday (5 May 2017) 9:00 am AEST
Must be submitted on Moodle before the above date/time
Week 12 Friday (2 June 2017)
Flight plan will be graded on a pass fail basis based on your ability to flight plan using information online for Cessna 172N aircraft. Minimum standard to pass will be a successful heading within 3 degrees for inbound and outbound routes of flight. Estimated Time of arrival for Coffs Harbor and back in to Bundaberg will be within 3 minutes. True Airspeed (TAS) within 5 knots. Groundspeed (GS) within 5 knots.
Written team Assessment Criteria:
Written Team Assessment Criteria:
Demonstrates conceptual/theoretical knowledge and understanding
Pass
Good demonstration of assessing teamwork, interpersonal communication, and giving corrective feedback in professional contexts
Demonstrates the ability to assess what works and what doesn’t in a team environment
Demonstrates application of sensitivity towards actions and behaviours in assessing a group activity
Fail
Limited or no demonstration of assessing teamwork, interpersonal communication, and giving corrective feedback in professional contexts
Limited or no ability to assess what works and what doesn’t in a team environment
Limited or no sensitivity towards actions and behaviours in assessing a group activity
- Prepare and submit a flight plan
- Evaluate impact of human factors on safety, including other aircrew and passengers and determine appropriate responses
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Team Work
- Information Technology Competence
- 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?
