Please note that as this is the first offering of this unit, the unit delivery may slightly deviate from the schedule presented in the unit profile. Please refer to Moodle for updated topic and presentation information.
Overview
Advanced Flight Theory 1 provides you with advanced aviation theoretical knowledge aligned with Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) curriculum (Part 61 Schedule 3). You will learn about the principles of local, national and international air navigation and aviation laws and regulatory frameworks in various jurisdictions. You will study aerodynamics and aircraft systems, focusing on aircraft technical systems and transonic flight in depth. The unit content is organised into various study modules corresponding to CASA Part 61 Schedule 3 exams. During the term, you are encouraged to take the CASA examinations soon after completing the relevant modules.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Prerequisites - AVAT12010 AND AVAT12011
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 - 2025
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
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- Interpret global navigation chart projections, including performing time zone and airspeed calculations
- Critique air law applying to pilots, flight crew and the aviation industry
- Analyse aerodynamic forces and aircraft systems in turbo-fan and turbo-prop aircraft
- Collaborate effectively to solve problems in air operations considering navigation, air law, and aerodynamics and aircraft systems.
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Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Online Test - 25% | ||||
| 2 - Online Test - 25% | ||||
| 3 - Online Test - 25% | ||||
| 4 - Portfolio - 25% | ||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 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 - First Nations Knowledges | ||||
| 11 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | ||||
Textbooks
There are no required textbooks.
Additional Textbook Information
Relevant aviation theory documents/texts as prescribed by the unit coordinator.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
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.
d.copley@cqu.edu.au
s.leib@cqu.edu.au
Week 1
Begin Date: 10 Mar 2025Module/Topic
Instrument Rating Theory (IREX)
Workshop 1
Introduction and Unit Overview
Air / Pressure Instruments
Gyroscopes and Compasses
Workshop 2
Ground Based Navigation Aids
Workshop 3
Radar
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 2
Begin Date: 17 Mar 2025Module/Topic
Instrument Rating Theory (IREX)
Workshop 1
IFR Pilot Qualification
Aviation Documentation
Preparing for IFR Flight
Workshop 2
IFR Departure Procedures
IFR En-route
IFR Arrival Procedures
Instrument Approaches
Workshop 3
Instrument Approaches (cont.)
Transition to Visual Segments and maneuvering
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 3
Begin Date: 24 Mar 2025Module/Topic
Instrument Rating Theory (IREX)
Workshop 1
Instrument Flying Technique
Radial Scans, selective Radial Scans
Correct Instrument Interpretation
Abnormal, Non-Normal Operation
Workshop 2
Auto Flight Systems
Performance Based Navigation (PBN)
Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM)
Workshop 3
Area Navigation (RNAV)
Inertial Navigation INS and IRS
GNSS
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 4
Begin Date: 31 Mar 2025Module/Topic
Instrument Rating Theory (IREX) and ATPL(A) Navigation ANAV
Workshop 1
IREX
Human Factors (HF) Workshop, understanding the Human condition and interpreting HF Non-Technical Standards
Workshop 2
ANAV
Introduction and Review
Review: Air / Pressure Instruments
Review: Gyroscopes and Compasses
Review: Ground Based Navigation Aids
Review: Radar
Using a Navigation computer (CR3) to calculate Mn and TAS
Workshop 3
Radio Waves
Communication VHF, HF SAT and DATA
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 5
Begin Date: 07 Apr 2025Module/Topic
ATPL(A) Navigation ANAV
Workshop 1
Introduction and Overview
Review: Inertial Navigation INS and IRS
Workshop 2
Introduction and Overview
GNSS Satellite Based Navigation
Workshop 3
Maps and Charts 1
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Vacation Week
Begin Date: 14 Apr 2025Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 6
Begin Date: 21 Apr 2025Module/Topic
ATPL(A) Navigation ANAV and Flight Rules and Air Law (AALW)
Workshop 1
ANAV
Maps and Charts 2
Workshop 2
ANAV
Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS)
Review: Performance Based Navigation (PBN)
Review: Area Navigation (RNAV)
Workshop 3
AALW
Incorporating AALW into everyday operation
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 7
Begin Date: 28 Apr 2025Module/Topic
ATPL(A), Aerodynamics, Systems and Aircraft General Knowledge (AASA)
Workshop 1
Terminology
Subsonic Aerodynamics
Aerodynamic Forces
Bernoulli's Theorem
Workshop 2
Transonic Aerodynamics
Workshop 3
Transonic Aerodynamics (cont.)
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 8
Begin Date: 05 May 2025Module/Topic
ATPL(A), Aerodynamics, Systems and Aircraft General Knowledge (AASA)
Workshop 1
Aerodynamic Performance
Gas Turbine Theory
Workshop 2
Gas Turbine Theory
Workshop 3
Airframe and Systems
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 9
Begin Date: 12 May 2025Module/Topic
ATPL(A), Aerodynamics, Systems and Aircraft General Knowledge (AASA)
Workshop 1
Airframe and Systems
Workshop 2
Airframe and Systems
Workshop 3
Airframe and Systems
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 10
Begin Date: 19 May 2025Module/Topic
ATPL(A), Aerodynamics, Systems and Aircraft General Knowledge (AASA)
Workshop 1
Airframe and Systems
Workshop 2
Airframe and Systems
Workshop 3
Airframe and Systems
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 11
Begin Date: 26 May 2025Module/Topic
ATPL(A), Aerodynamics, Systems and Aircraft General Knowledge (AASA)
Workshop 1
Airframe and Systems
Workshop 2
Airframe and Systems
Workshop 3
Airframe and Systems
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 12
Begin Date: 02 Jun 2025Module/Topic
ATPL(A), Aerodynamics, Systems and Aircraft General Knowledge (AASA)
Workshop 1
Airframe and Systems
Workshop 2
Airframe and Systems
Workshop 3
Airframe and Systems
Unit Review
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Review/Exam Week
Begin Date: 09 Jun 2025Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Portfolio Due: Review/Exam Week Friday (13 June 2025) 11:59 pm AEST
Exam Week
Begin Date: 16 Jun 2025Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Students are reminded this is a first offering of AVAT13028 combining several units into a modular delivery. The unit provides foundation knowledge for both CASA Instrument Rating Theory and ATPL(A) Syllabus. Students are encouraged to consult the Part 61, MOS Schedule 3 -Required Aeronautical Knowledge Standards. It is expected students will undertake extensive study, revision and practice prior to undertaking external CASA(A) examinations. Feedback is encouraged.
1 Online Test
This test will cover primarily the IREX content, however any content delivered so far in the unit is testable. It will open on Monday of the week that it is due, and will close automatically on Friday at 11:59PM. Students can complete the test any time during this window and have up to 90 minutes to complete it. Please note that the test will close automatically at 11:59PM no matter how much time is remaining, so students are advised to commence the test to allow for the maximum allowed duration.
Week 4 Friday (4 Apr 2025) 11:59 pm AEST
This test is a combination of multiple choice and short answer questions.
- Interpret global navigation chart projections, including performing time zone and airspeed calculations
2 Online Test
This test will cover primarily the navigation and law content, however any content delivered so far in the unit is testable. It will open on Monday of the week that it is due, and will close automatically on Friday at 11:59PM. Students can complete the test any time during this window and have up to 90 minutes to complete it. Please note that the test will close automatically at 11:59PM no matter how much time is remaining, so students are advised to commence the test to allow for the maximum allowed duration.
Week 8 Friday (9 May 2025) 11:59 pm AEST
This test is a combination of multiple choice and short answer questions.
- Critique air law applying to pilots, flight crew and the aviation industry
3 Online Test
This test will cover primarily the aerodynamics, aircraft systems, and aircraft general knowledge, however any content delivered so far in the unit is testable.. It will open on Monday of the week that it is due, and will close automatically on Friday at 11:59PM. Students can complete the test any time during this window and have up to 90 minutes to complete it. Please note that the test will close automatically at 11:59PM no matter how much time is remaining, so students are advised to commence the test to allow for the maximum allowed duration.
Review/Exam Week Friday (13 June 2025) 11:59 pm AEST
This test is a combination of multiple choice and short answer questions.
- Analyse aerodynamic forces and aircraft systems in turbo-fan and turbo-prop aircraft
4 Portfolio
At the beginning of the term, download the Portfolio template from the assessment section of Moodle. During the term, you will be asked to complete a series of activities/exercises related to your lessons. You will record results from these exercises in your portfolio during the term and will turn it in at the end of the unit for assessment.
Review/Exam Week Friday (13 June 2025) 11:59 pm AEST
You will be assessed on the quality and depth of your answers for each of the exercises.
- Interpret global navigation chart projections, including performing time zone and airspeed calculations
- Critique air law applying to pilots, flight crew and the aviation industry
- Analyse aerodynamic forces and aircraft systems in turbo-fan and turbo-prop aircraft
- Collaborate effectively to solve problems in air operations considering navigation, air law, and aerodynamics and aircraft systems.
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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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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.
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