CQUniversity Unit Profile
AVAT20002 Aeronautical Practice 2
Aeronautical Practice 2
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General Information

Overview

In Aeronautical Practice 2 you will receive basic navigation flight training and basic instrument flight training. The flight training will be delivered by an approved external flight training provider. This unit will require you to synthesise the theory you have learnt in earlier study with flight practice while engaging in up to 30 hours of cross country navigation experience in a small general aviation aeroplane. Before departure, you will develop a flight plan for your cross country exercise. You will practise flight navigation techniques which will allow you to fly solo on cross country navigation exercises. Upon the completion of your training flights, you will analyse and reflect on your navigation to improve your skills. You will also develop communication, analytical and presentation skills to review your flight training. You will be required to attend residential school in order to satisfy part of the assessment.

Details

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

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Prerequisite: AVAT20001 Aeronautical Practice 1

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 3 - 2021

Cairns
Mixed Mode

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).

Residential Schools

This unit has a Compulsory Residential School for distance mode students and the details are:
Click here to see your Residential School Timetable.

Class and Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Postgraduate 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. Practical Assessment
Weighting: Pass/Fail
2. Presentation
Weighting: Pass/Fail

Assessment Grading

This is a pass/fail (non-graded) unit. To pass the unit, you must pass all of the individual assessment tasks shown in the table above.

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 Student Evaluation

Feedback

Students enjoyed the flight practicals.

Recommendation

Ensure ongoing satisfaction by keeping the standards through regular quality audits.

Feedback from Unit Coordinator observation Student Evaluation

Feedback

Students experience difficulties in writing academic papers.

Recommendation

Students will be navigated to the Academic Learning Centre for assistance and help in this matter. The importance of prerequisite knowledge for this unit will be clearly articulated through Moodle.

Feedback from Student Evaluation

Feedback

Assignment requirements could be more clear.

Recommendation

This issue has been addressed for all flight units. Instructions on the Moodle page have been changed and made clear and a video was uploaded outlining what is expected. Example papers have been provided as well as the APA 7 guide for referencing.

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Pilot an aeroplane solo under supervision on a navigation exercise
  2. Perform basic instrument flight navigation tracking
  3. Analyse and reflect critically on your navigation flight training
  4. Synthesise navigation theory and flight practice
  5. Develop a flight plan for a cross country exercise.

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
1 - Practical Assessment - 0%
2 - Presentation - 0%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5
1 - Knowledge
2 - Communication
3 - Cognitive, technical and creative skills
4 - Research
5 - Self-management
6 - Ethical and Professional Responsibility
7 - Leadership
8 - 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
1 - Practical Assessment - 0%
2 - Presentation - 0%
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

There are no required textbooks.

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: American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition)

For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts
Arno Mueckenhausen Unit Coordinator
a.mueckenhausen@cqu.edu.au
Carl Gu Unit Coordinator
y.gu@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 08 Nov 2021

Module/Topic

Pre flight preparation

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Lecture to discuss preparation for flight training by flight provider.

Week 2 Begin Date: 15 Nov 2021

Module/Topic

In flight navigation lecture

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Lectures to be delivered by individual flight providers.

Week 3 Begin Date: 22 Nov 2021

Module/Topic

Decide on your Flight Provider

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Advise the administration staff of your flight provider

Week 4 Begin Date: 29 Nov 2021

Module/Topic

Solo Revision

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Flight Provider

Vacation Week Begin Date: 06 Dec 2021

Module/Topic

Introduction to Flight Provider specific Navigation Exercises

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Mass briefing at flight provider

Week 5 Begin Date: 13 Dec 2021

Module/Topic

Recreational Pilot Licence Test 

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Flight provider

Week 6 Begin Date: 20 Dec 2021

Module/Topic

Navigation Exercises

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Flight practicals

Vacation Week Begin Date: 27 Dec 2021

Module/Topic

Introduction to Flight Provider specific Navigation Exercises

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Mass briefing at flight provider

Week 7 Begin Date: 03 Jan 2022

Module/Topic

Navigation Exercises

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Flight practicals

Week 8 Begin Date: 10 Jan 2022

Module/Topic

Solo Navigation Exercises

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Flight practicals

Week 9 Begin Date: 17 Jan 2022

Module/Topic

ADF/VOR GNS Tracking

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Flight practicals

Week 10 Begin Date: 24 Jan 2022

Module/Topic

Solo Navigation Exercise

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Flight practicals

Week 11 Begin Date: 31 Jan 2022

Module/Topic

Revision Navigation Exercise

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Flight practicals

Week 12 Begin Date: 07 Feb 2022

Module/Topic

Residential School Cairns

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Presentations

Exam Week Begin Date: 14 Feb 2022

Module/Topic

Final paper

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Paper Submission

Assessment Tasks

1 Practical Assessment

Assessment Title
Practical Flight Examination

Task Description

Assessment of flight ability at the end of the flight unit


Assessment Due Date

Return Date to Students

Weighting
Pass/Fail

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Assessment Criteria

No Assessment Criteria


Referencing Style

Submission

No submission method provided.


Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Pilot an aeroplane solo under supervision on a navigation exercise
  • Perform basic instrument flight navigation tracking
  • Develop a flight plan for a cross country exercise.


Graduate Attributes
  • Knowledge
  • Communication
  • Cognitive, technical and creative skills
  • Self-management
  • Ethical and Professional Responsibility

2 Presentation

Assessment Title
Critical analysis paper and presentation of a topic regarding a flight lesson.

Task Description

Workshop, presentation to the class and final paper discussing a critical analysis of a topic of a particular flight lesson undertaken in the unit.

This assessment involves a paper on the critical analysis and reflection of one of your flight lessons in the unit. The paper and PowerPoint presentation will need to be uploaded through turn it in on the Moodle site.


Assessment Due Date

Turn it in


Return Date to Students

Weighting
Pass/Fail

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Assessment Criteria

The assessment criteria will be in the form of a marking rubric for the presentation and a template and assessment criteria for the paper. These will be available on the Moodle site.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Analyse and reflect critically on your navigation flight training
  • Synthesise navigation theory and flight practice


Graduate Attributes
  • Knowledge
  • Communication
  • Cognitive, technical and creative skills
  • Research
  • Self-management
  • Ethical and Professional Responsibility

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?