CQUniversity Unit Profile
AVAT13028 Advanced Flight Theory 1
Advanced Flight Theory 1
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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.

General 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

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 3
Credit Points: 12
Student Contribution Band: 8
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.25

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

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 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

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

Assessment Overview

1. Online Test
Weighting: 25%
2. Online Test
Weighting: 25%
3. Online Test
Weighting: 25%
4. Portfolio
Weighting: 25%

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. Interpret global navigation chart projections, including performing time zone and airspeed calculations
  2. Critique air law applying to pilots, flight crew and the aviation industry
  3. Analyse aerodynamic forces and aircraft systems in turbo-fan and turbo-prop aircraft
  4. Collaborate effectively to solve problems in air operations considering navigation, air law, and aerodynamics and aircraft systems.

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
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 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

There are no required textbooks.

Additional Textbook Information

Relevant aviation theory documents/texts as prescribed by the unit coordinator. 

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
David Copley Unit Coordinator
d.copley@cqu.edu.au
Steve Leib Unit Coordinator
s.leib@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 10 Mar 2025

Module/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 2025

Module/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 2025

Module/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 2025

Module/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

IREX Test Due: Week 4 Friday (4 Apr 2025) 11:59 pm AEST
Week 5 Begin Date: 07 Apr 2025

Module/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 2025

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 6 Begin Date: 21 Apr 2025

Module/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 2025

Module/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 2025

Module/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

Navigation & Law Test Due: Week 8 Friday (9 May 2025) 11:59 pm AEST
Week 9 Begin Date: 12 May 2025

Module/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 2025

Module/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 2025

Module/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 2025

Module/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 2025

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Systems Test Due: Review/Exam Week Friday (13 June 2025) 11:59 pm AEST
Portfolio Due: Review/Exam Week Friday (13 June 2025) 11:59 pm AEST
Exam Week Begin Date: 16 Jun 2025

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Term Specific Information

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.

Assessment Tasks

1 Online Test

Assessment Title
IREX Test

Task Description

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.  


Assessment Due Date

Week 4 Friday (4 Apr 2025) 11:59 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Weighting
25%

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Assessment Criteria

This test is a combination of multiple choice and short answer questions.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Submit through the relevant portal in Moodle

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Interpret global navigation chart projections, including performing time zone and airspeed calculations

2 Online Test

Assessment Title
Navigation & Law Test

Task Description

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.  


Assessment Due Date

Week 8 Friday (9 May 2025) 11:59 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Weighting
25%

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Assessment Criteria

This test is a combination of multiple choice and short answer questions.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Submit through the relevant portal in Moodle

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Critique air law applying to pilots, flight crew and the aviation industry

3 Online Test

Assessment Title
Systems Test

Task Description

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.  


Assessment Due Date

Review/Exam Week Friday (13 June 2025) 11:59 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Weighting
25%

Assessment Criteria

This test is a combination of multiple choice and short answer questions.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Analyse aerodynamic forces and aircraft systems in turbo-fan and turbo-prop aircraft

4 Portfolio

Assessment Title
Portfolio

Task Description

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. 


Assessment Due Date

Review/Exam Week Friday (13 June 2025) 11:59 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Weighting
25%

Assessment Criteria

You will be assessed on the quality and depth of your answers for each of the exercises.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Submit via the relevant portal on Moodle

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • 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.

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.

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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.

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