CQUniversity Unit Profile
AVAT13010 Aerodynamics and Aircraft General Knowledge (Air Transport Pilot Licence)
Aerodynamics and Aircraft General Knowledge (Air Transport Pilot Licence)
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General Information

Overview

Aerodynamics and Aircraft General Knowledge (Air Transport Pilot Licence) will provide you with advanced knowledge of transonic and supersonic aerodynamics, and heavy aircraft power plants and systems. You will cover the aeronautical knowledge requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Air Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) aircraft general knowledge syllabus. You will study high speed aerodynamics and aircraft electrical and mechanical systems. Ice and rain protection systems will be examined. You will also study navigation and automatic control systems.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 3
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 8
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Prerequisites: AVAT12006 Aerodynamics (Commercial Pilot Licence) and AVAT12007 General Aeronautical Knowledge (Commercial Pilot Licence).

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 - 2024

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).

Class and Assessment Overview

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

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. Written Assessment
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.

Previous Student Feedback
Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Analyse the aerodynamic forces and performance in normal, asymmetric and high speed flight
  2. Apply the principles of aerodynamics to high-speed flight
  3. Evaluate large transport aircraft electrical and mechanical systems
  4. Compare the operation and construction of turbo-fan and turbo-prop power plants
  5. Examine the function of engine instruments
  6. Explain the function and purpose of a large transport aircraft's automatic flight control system
  7. Describe the principles of operation of a Global Navigation Satellite System.

N/A

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 - Written Assessment - 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 - Written Assessment - 40%
2 - Examination - 60%
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

Prescribed

Aerodynamics, Engines & Airframe Systems for the Air Transport Pilot

3rd edition (2019)
Authors: Robson, D
Aviation Theory Centre
Brisbane Brisbane , QLD , Australia
ISBN: 9781875537273
Binding: Paperback
Prescribed

Avionics and Flight Management Systems for the Air Transport Pilot

Edition: 1st edn (2009)
Authors: Robson, D
Aviation Theory Centre
Brisbane Brisbane , QLD , Australia
ISBN: 978-1-875-53743-3
Binding: Paperback

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:
  • CQUniversity Student Email
  • Internet
  • Unit Website (Moodle)
  • Recommended text books: 1. ATC Aerodynamics, Engines and Airframe Systems for the Air Transport Pilot. 2. ATC Avionics and Flight Management Systems for the Air Transport Pilot.
Referencing Style

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

For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts
Doug Drury Unit Coordinator
d.drury@cqu.edu.au
Simon Gould Unit Coordinator
s.m.gould@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 04 Mar 2024

Module/Topic

Atmosphere
Terminology
Aerodynamic forces
Shockwaves

Chapter

ATC Advanced Aerodynamics, Engines and Airframe systems
 
ATC Avionics and Flight Management Systems

 

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 2 Begin Date: 11 Mar 2024

Module/Topic

 

Coffin corner
Performance and speed
Performance and altitude
Airframe and systems
Landing gear
Brakes
Steering

 

Chapter

ATC Advanced Aerodynamics, Engines and Airframe systems

 

ATC Avionics and Flight Management Systems

 

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 3 Begin Date: 18 Mar 2024

Module/Topic

Actuating systems
Hydraulic systems
Airconditioning
Pressurisation

 

Chapter

ATC Advanced Aerodynamics, Engines and Airframe systems
 
 
ATC Avionics and Flight Management Systems

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 4 Begin Date: 25 Mar 2024

Module/Topic

Ice and rain protection
Carriage of fuel
Power plants
Turbine engines
 

 

Chapter

ATC Advanced Aerodynamics, Engines and Airframe systems
 
 
ATC Avionics and Flight Management Systems

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 5 Begin Date: 01 Apr 2024

Module/Topic

Engine Construction
Turbines
Exhausts
Turbo-props

Chapter

ATC Advanced Aerodynamics, Engines and Airframe systems
 
 
ATC Avionics and Flight Management Systems

Events and Submissions/Topic

Vacation Week Begin Date: 08 Apr 2024

Module/Topic

Vacation Week Self Study

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 6 Begin Date: 15 Apr 2024

Module/Topic

Auxillary Power Units

Reverse thrust

Engine starting

Displays

Fuel consumption

EFIS

 

Chapter

ATC Advanced Aerodynamics, Engines and Airframe systems
 
 
ATC Avionics and Flight Management Systems

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 7 Begin Date: 22 Apr 2024

Module/Topic

Automatic flight Control Systems (AFCS)

Inertial Reference Systems (IRS) and Inertial Navigation Systeme (INS)
 
Flight Management Systems (FMS)

 

Flight Director

Auto-pilot

 

 

 

 

Chapter

ATC Advanced Aerodynamics, Engines and Airframe systems
 
 
ATC Avionics and Flight Management Systems

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 8 Begin Date: 29 Apr 2024

Module/Topic

 

Auto-flight

Overspeed warning systems

Ground Proximity Warning Systems (GPWS)

Airborne Collision Avoidance Systems (ACAS)

Traffic Collision Avoidance Systems (TCAS)

Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR)

Health Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS)

 Master warning systems

Chapter

ATC Advanced Aerodynamics, Engines and Airframe systems
 
 
ATC Avionics and Flight Management Systems

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 9 Begin Date: 06 May 2024

Module/Topic

Fire detection and warning systems

Extinguishing systems

Global; Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)

Electrical systems

Chapter

ATC Advanced Aerodynamics, Engines and Airframe systems
 
 
ATC Avionics and Flight Management Systems

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 10 Begin Date: 13 May 2024

Module/Topic

Battery and standby systems

Fault protection Unit (FPU)
Emergency Power supplies

Chapter

ATC Advanced Aerodynamics, Engines and Airframe systems
 
 
ATC Avionics and Flight Management Systems

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 11 Begin Date: 20 May 2024

Module/Topic

Revision weeks 1-5

Chapter

ATC Advanced Aerodynamics, Engines and Airframe systems
 
 
ATC Avionics and Flight Management Systems

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 12 Begin Date: 27 May 2024

Module/Topic

Revision weeks 6-10

Chapter

ATC Advanced Aerodynamics, Engines and Airframe systems
 
 
ATC Avionics and Flight Management Systems

Events and Submissions/Topic

Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 03 Jun 2024

Module/Topic

Chapter

ATC Advanced Aerodynamics, Engines and Airframe systems
ATC Avionics and Flight Management Systems

Events and Submissions/Topic

Exam Week Begin Date: 10 Jun 2024

Module/Topic

Final Exam

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment Tasks

1 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Mid-term quiz

Task Description

The mid-term quiz will cover weeks 1-5 and there will be between 15-20 questions where the marks will range from 1 mark being a simple response single answer through to 3 Marks comprising of a short answer response giving a total of 40 marks

Mid-term quiz date TBA


Assessment Due Date

Return Date to Students

Weighting
40%

Assessment Criteria

The quiz will contain both Single and short answer response type questions. The assessment will show an understanding of the concepts of topics covered in weeks 1 to 5.

 


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence
  • Cross Cultural Competence
  • Ethical practice


Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Analyse the aerodynamic forces and performance in normal, asymmetric and high speed flight
  • Apply the principles of aerodynamics to high-speed flight
  • Evaluate large transport aircraft electrical and mechanical systems
  • Compare the operation and construction of turbo-fan and turbo-prop power plants

Examination

Outline
Complete an invigilated examination

Date
During the examination period at a CQUniversity examination centre

Weighting
60%

Length
120 minutes

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Exam Conditions
Closed Book

Materials
Dictionary - non-electronic, concise, direct translation only (dictionary must not contain any notes or comments).
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.

What can you do to act with integrity?