Overview
This unit provides the Command Instrument Rating theory required by Commercial Pilot students wishing to undertake the CASA Instrument Rating Examination (IREX). Topics covered include instrumentation, radio navigation aids, IFR planning, enroute considerations, IFR arrivals and departures, and IFR meteorology.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Prerequisite: AVAT 11001 and AVAT 12002 and AVAT 12003 and AVAT 12004
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 - 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 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 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.
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- Hypothesise the outcome of flying in a range of meteorological conditions
- Critically analyse meteorological information in VOLMET (Meteorological Information for Aircraft in Flight)
- Evaluate a given radio navigation aid and undertake calculations related to aircraft tracking
- Explain limitations associated with radar operations
- Plan IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) flights in Australia in accordance with airways operations procedures as detailed in (AIP Aeronautical Information Publication) and ERSA (En-route Supplement Australia)
- Recall and determine appropriate action for a missed approach
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
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 | |
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
Command Instrument Rating
First Edition (2009)
Authors: Robinson, David
Aviation Theory Centre
Darra Darra , Queensland , Australia
ISBN: 1-921176-88-1
Binding: Hardcover
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
m.malouf@cqu.edu.au
s.thatcher@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Meteorology
Chapter
2
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Instrument Flying Technique
Chapter
4
Events and Submissions/Topic
Quizzes start this week and will occur every week for the remainder of the unit. Check Moodle for when the quiz is open.
Module/Topic
Abnormal Operations - IMC
Chapter
5
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Radar
Chapter
6
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Navigation Aids: NDB/ADF, VOR, DME
Chapter
7, 8 & 9
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
ILS
Chapter
10
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
RNAV Systems
Chapter
11
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Command Instrument Rating Privileges and Limitations
Chapter
12, 13 & CAO 40.20.1
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Preparing an IFR Flight
Chapter
14
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
IFR Preparation and Departures
Chapter
15
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
IFR En Route, Arrivals, and Holding Patterns
Chapter
16, 17 & 18
Events and Submissions/Topic
Written Assessment Due: Week 11 Monday (25 Sept 2017) 9:00 am AEST
Module/Topic
Instrument Approaches and Visual Manoeuvring
Chapter
19 & 20
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Writing Assignment
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Ensure you begin this early in the term. See Moodle for Due Date.
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
1 Online Quiz(zes)
No Assessment Task Description
1
Week 3 Monday (24 July 2017) 9:00 am AEST
Return on completion of Quiz
No Assessment Criteria
- Critically analyse meteorological information in VOLMET (Meteorological Information for Aircraft in Flight)
- Evaluate a given radio navigation aid and undertake calculations related to aircraft tracking
- Explain limitations associated with radar operations
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Ethical practice
2 Online Quiz(zes)
No Assessment Task Description
1
Week 4 Monday (31 July 2017) 9:00 am AEST
Return on completion of Quiz
No Assessment Criteria
- Recall and determine appropriate action for a missed approach
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Ethical practice
3 Online Quiz(zes)
No Assessment Task Description
1
Week 5 Monday (7 Aug 2017) 9:00 am AEST
Return on completion of Quiz
No Assessment Criteria
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
4 Online Quiz(zes)
No Assessment Task Description
1
Week 6 Monday (21 Aug 2017) 9:00 am AEST
Return on completion of Quiz
No Assessment Criteria
- Plan IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) flights in Australia in accordance with airways operations procedures as detailed in (AIP Aeronautical Information Publication) and ERSA (En-route Supplement Australia)
- Recall and determine appropriate action for a missed approach
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Ethical practice
5 Online Quiz(zes)
No Assessment Task Description
1
Week 7 Monday (28 Aug 2017) 9:00 am AEST
Return on completion of Quiz
No Assessment Criteria
- Plan IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) flights in Australia in accordance with airways operations procedures as detailed in (AIP Aeronautical Information Publication) and ERSA (En-route Supplement Australia)
- Recall and determine appropriate action for a missed approach
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
6 Online Quiz(zes)
No Assessment Task Description
1
Week 8 Monday (4 Sept 2017) 9:00 am AEST
Return on completion of Quiz
No Assessment Criteria
- Recall and determine appropriate action for a missed approach
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
7 Online Quiz(zes)
No Assessment Task Description
1
Week 9 Monday (11 Sept 2017) 9:00 am AEST
Return on completion of Quiz
No Assessment Criteria
- Hypothesise the outcome of flying in a range of meteorological conditions
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Ethical practice
8 Online Quiz(zes)
No Assessment Task Description
1
Week 10 Monday (18 Sept 2017) 9:00 am AEST
Return on completion of Quiz
No Assessment Criteria
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Ethical practice
9 Online Quiz(zes)
No Assessment Task Description
1
Week 11 Monday (25 Sept 2017) 9:00 am AEST
Return on completion of Quiz
No Assessment Criteria
- Hypothesise the outcome of flying in a range of meteorological conditions
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
10 Online Quiz(zes)
No Assessment Task Description
1
Week 12 Monday (2 Oct 2017) 9:00 am AEST
Return on completion of Quiz
No Assessment Criteria
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Ethical practice
11 Written Assessment
Week 11 Monday (25 Sept 2017) 9:00 am AEST
Within 2 weeks after due date
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the differences between IFR and VFR flying. Extensive knowledge and understanding of the differences and challenges demonstrated by a well-informed and critical discussion.
- Plan IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) flights in Australia in accordance with airways operations procedures as detailed in (AIP Aeronautical Information Publication) and ERSA (En-route Supplement Australia)
- Recall and determine appropriate action for a missed approach
- 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.
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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.